The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated · NASDAQ:CAKE

The Cheesecake Factory — Cheesecake Factory — Investor Presentation (April 2018)

33 slides from The Cheesecake Factory's investor presentation, Apr 25, 2018

  1. Slide 1: Safe Harbor Statement

    Safe Harbor Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements about our current and presently expected performance trends, growth plans, business goals and other matters. These statements are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act

  2. Slide 2: A Compelling Investment Opportunity

    A Compelling Investment Opportunity •Highly differentiated concepts delivering a unique guest experience •Diversified growth drivers •Sustained track record of consistent financial performance •Robust cash flow to support growth and maximize shareholder value 3

  3. Slide 3: Company Overview and Key Competitive Advantages

    Company Overviewand KeyCompetitive Advantages4

  4. Slide 4: Our Global Footprint

    Our Global Footprint High quality, high profile locations worldwide Toronto Company-Owned: 214 Lebanon (1) Bahrai n (1) Kuwait (3) Qatar (3) Beijing Shanghai Saudi Arabia (1) UAE (5) Hong Kong Guadalajara Mexico City (2) Company-Owned 199 13 2 International - Licensed Middle East14 Mexico3 China, In

  5. Slide 5: International Licensed Presence

    International Licensed Presence Guadalajara Shanghai Dubai Festival CityAbu Dhabi 6

  6. Slide 6: The Cheesecake Factory - A Highly Differentiated Concept

    The Cheesecake Factory - A Highly Differentiated Concept Leader in Menu Innovation Ambiance, Service and Hospitality Best-in-Class Operational Execution Integrated Bakery 7

  7. Slide 7: Industry Leader in Menu Innovation

    Industry Leader in Menu Innovation Breadth of Menu Is a Key Competitive Advantage Quality •250 menu items made fresh from scratch in-house Relevance •No veto vote – something for everyone across price points •Menu updated twice a year Performance •Drives sales •Continued market share gains Profit •I

  8. Slide 8: Dining With Us Is an Experience

    Dining With Us Is an Experience Ambiance, Service and Hospitality Drive Sales 9

  9. Slide 9: Leveraging Technology to Drive Sales

    Leveraging Technology to Drive Sales Delivery Online Ordering New Guest Satisfaction Platform 10

  10. Slide 10: Integrated Bakery – The Cheesecake Magic

    Integrated Bakery – The “Cheesecake” Magic Industry-Leading Dessert Sales 16% •Produces over 70 cheesecakes and other baked desserts •Enables creativity and quality control 11

  11. Slide 11: Broad Consumer Appeal

    Broad Consumer Appeal 2017 #1 Food Quality A division of Vice Media LLC $10.6 Highest Unit Volumes ($ in millions) With a Moderate Average Check $32 $8.3$8.1 $5.6 $5.0$4.7 $3.4$3.3$3.0$2.9 $28 $25 $22$22$21$21 $18$17 $15 Maggianos Yard BJ'sTexas Olive Outback LongHorn Bonefish Carrabbas Yard Maggian

  12. Slide 12: Strong Consumer Engagement Across Channels

    Strong Consumer Engagement Across Channels 5M+ fans It takes more than 30 minutes to prepare a small batch of our Sake Butter Sauce, and that’s just one of dozens of sauces that we prepare fresh in-house every day. 375K followers 640K followers Millions of Viewers 13

  13. Slide 13: Capitalizing on the Power of the Brand

    Capitalizing on the Power of the Brand The Cheesecake Factory At HomeTM 14

  14. Slide 14: Best-in-Class Operational Execution

    Best-in-Class Operational Execution Dual Management Structure Above 4-Walls Average Tenure by Position Industry-Leading Retention ---------Area Director of Operations GMGMGMGMGMGM ---------Area Kitchen Operations Manager EKMEKMEKMEKMEKMEKM Senior VP of Operations Regional Vice President Area Directo

  15. Slide 15: Leveraging Technology to Manage Costs

    Leveraging Technology to Manage Costs Market-Based Labor Analytics Kitchen Management System Automated Production Call Dashboards 16

  16. Slide 16: Diversified Growth Drivers

    Diversified GrowthDrivers 17

  17. Slide 17: Returns-Focused Growth Opportunity for Cheesecake Factory

    The Cheesecake Factory – Returns-Focused Growth Opportunity for 300 Domestic & 8 - 10 Canadian Locations Over Time Average Unit Economics* Sales $10.6 ~18% $8+ 20% - 25% EBITDA % Cash Capex Investment Cash-on-Cash Return •Focused on premier locations – high street, lifestyle centers and A malls •Inf

  18. Slide 18: Expanding International Licensed Presence

    The Cheesecake Factory – Expanding International Licensed Presence •Continued expansion within current geographies •Potential for additional geographies with current licensees •Opportunity to add licensees and territories +1¢ Per Restaurant in EPS, on Average $0 Capital Expenditure 19 Shanghai

  19. Slide 19: CAKE 2022 Multi-Concept Growth

    …CAKE 2022 •Multi-concept with segment, price point/occasion, real estate and labor model diversification •Leveraging brand power, operational excellence, scale, supply chain and real estate development expertise Illustrative Unit Growth Roadmap Potential Acq. 1* Incremental Growth Opportunities Pot

  20. Slide 20: CAKE 5-Year Plan

    CAKE 5-Year Plan Top-Line Growth Drivers Comparable Sales Growth~1% - 2% Unit Growth~5% Total Top-Line Growth6% - 7% 2022 Financial Targets Revenues~$3 billion Net Income Margin 6%+ EPS$4.50 ROIC15%+ 21

  21. Slide 21: Creating Value for Shareholders

    Creating Value for Shareholders Long-Term Objective: 13% - 14% Total Return to Shareholders, on Average (EPS + Dividend) Total Return to Shareholders Company-Owned Restaurants~6% - 7% Comparable Sales Growth ~1% - 2% Unit Growth~5% International Licensed~2% Share Repurchases~3% Dividend~2% 22

  22. Slide 22: Track Record of Consistent Financial Performance

    TrackRecordofConsistent FinancialPerformance 23

  23. Slide 23: Continuing to Outperform the Industry

    Continuing to Outperform the Industry Comparable Sales - Historical 2-year Stack 20112012201320142015201620171Q18 4.0%4.2% 2.0% 3.3% 2.6% 4.1% 3.8% 2.4% 1.0% 0.8% 0.4% (0.9)% (0.4)% (0.8)% (1.6)% (2.2)% Knapp-Track Index 24

  24. Slide 24: Leveraged Sales and Managed Costs to Support Profitability

    Leveraged Sales and Managed Costs to Support Profitability Adjusted Earnings Per Share* $1.42 $1.64 $1.88 $2.10 $1.97 $2.37 $2.83 $2.60 20102011201220132014201520162017 *Please see Appendix for GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations.25

  25. Slide 25: Our Restaurants Generate Significant Cash Flow

    Our Restaurants Generate Significant Cash Flow Free Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Provide Significant Financial Flexibility ($ millions) $158 $128 $120 $112$107 $135 $94 $100 $44 201020112012201320142015201620171Q18 Free cash flow defined as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures/i

  26. Slide 26: Effective Capital Allocation Supports Our Financial Objectives

    Effective Capital Allocation Supports Our Financial Objectives $1+ Billion in Share Repurchases Reducing WASO 3% Per Year Committed to Continuing to Grow Dividend 60,446 ($ millions) $172 $13 $101 $27 $184 $30$36 $109 $141 $42 $146 48,152 $50 $123 $52 $42 $77$86$106$114 $154$158$139 2010201120122013

  27. Slide 27: Disciplined, Returns-Focused Growth Has Paid Off

    Disciplined, Returns-Focused Growth Has Paid Off Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) 17% 13% 13% 14% 15% 14% 15% 15% 20102011201220132014201520162017 ROIC = NOPAT / Average invested capital NOPAT = Income from operations excluding non-recurring expenses (-) income tax provision Invested Capital = Prop

  28. Slide 28: 2018 Outlook

    2018 Outlook 2018E Company-Owned Restaurant OpeningsAs many as 4 - 6 International Licensed Restaurant OpeningsAs many as 4 Comparable Sales1% – 2% Adjusted EPS$2.62 - $2.74 Free Cash Flow~$150 million 2018 guidance provided April 25, 2018.29

  29. Slide 29: A Compelling Investment Opportunity

    A Compelling Investment Opportunity •Highly differentiated concepts delivering a unique guest experience •Diversified growth drivers •Sustained track record of consistent financial performance •Robust cash flow to support growth and maximize shareholder value 30

  30. Slide 30: Non-GAAP Reconciliation

    Non-GAAP Reconciliation In addition to the results provided in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) in this presentation, the Company is providing non-GAAP measurements which present diluted net income per share excluding the impact of certain items and free cash flo

  31. Slide 31: Non-GAAP Reconciliation

    Non-GAAP Reconciliation The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures ($ in thousands, except per share data) Fiscal Year - Partial IRS settlement (2) - (1,506) - - - - - - - Unwinding of interest rate collars (3) 4,425 - - - - - - - - Proceeds from variable life

  32. Slide 32: Non-GAAP Reconciliation

    Non-GAAP Reconciliation The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures ($ in millions) Fiscal Year (1) The excess tax benefit related to stock options exercised is no longer reclassified from cash flows from operating activities to cash flows from financing activit

  33. Slide 33: Non-GAAP Reconciliation

    Non-GAAP Reconciliation The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures ($ in millions) Fiscal Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 20171018 Cash Flow from Operations $ 170 $ 197 $ 198 $ 23 $ 29 $§ 28 $ 316 239 5 Capital Expenditures / Investments 2 77 6 106 114

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