The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated · NASDAQ:CAKE

The Cheesecake Factory — Cheesecake Factory — Investor Presentation (November 2017)

29 slides from The Cheesecake Factory's investor presentation, Nov 14, 2017

  1. Slide 1: Safe Harbor Statement

    Safe Harbor Statement This presentation contains forward-looking statements about our financial condition, results of operations, performance, plans, goals and other matters. These statements are based on our current expectations and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause o

  2. Slide 2: A Compelling Investment Opportunity

    A Compelling Investment Opportunity • Highly differentiated concepts delivering experience a unique guest • • 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 Overview and Key Competitive Advantages 4

  4. Slide 4: Our Global Footprint

    Our Global Footprint High quality, high profile locations worldwide Kuwait Bahra in (2) UAE Saudi China (2) (3) 5 Company-Owned 196 13 1 International - Licensed Middle East13 Mexico3 China25 Mexico Guadalajara Mexico City (2) Shanghai ng Kong Lebanon (1) (3) Qatar (1) Arabia(5) (1) Ho U.S.A. (Compa

  5. Slide 5: The Cheesecake Factory - A Highly Differentiated Concept

    The Cheesecake Factory - A Highly Differentiated Concept Bakery 6 Integrated Ambiance, Service and Hospitality Best-in-Class Operational Execution Leader in Menu Innovation

  6. Slide 6: 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 Prof

  7. Slide 7: Dining With Us Is an Experience

    Dining With Us Is an Experience Ambiance, Service and Hospitality Drive Sales 8

  8. Slide 8: Leveraging Technology to Drive Sales

    Leveraging Technology to Drive Sales 9 Online ordering expected to be in pilot by the end of fiscal 2017. Online Ordering New Guest Satisfaction Platform Delivery

  9. Slide 9: Integrated Bakery – The "Cheesecake" Magic

    Integrated Bakery – The “Cheesecake” Magic • Produces over 70 cheesecakes and other baked desserts Industry-Leading Dessert Sales 16% • Enables creativity and quality control 10

  10. Slide 10: Broad Consumer Appeal

    Broad Consumer Appeal A division of Vice Media LLC The women and men behind The Cheesecake Factory reveal the untold story of how a tiny Beverly Hills restaurant known for its brown bread became a global chain mentioned in Drake songs and on “Keeping up with the Kardashians.” With $32 a Moderate Ave

  11. Slide 11: Strong Consumer Engagement Across Channels

    Strong Consumer Across Channels Engagement 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. 5M+ fans 370K followers Millions of Viewers 560K followers 12

  12. Slide 12: Best-in-Class Operational Execution

    Best-in-Class Operational Execution Average Tenure by Position Industry-Leading Retention Dual Management Structure Above 4-Walls 28 years 19 years 18 years 17 years 12 years 12 Senior VP of Operations Regional Vice President Area Director of Operations Area Kitchen Operations Manager General Manage

  13. Slide 13: Leveraging Technology to Manage Costs

    Leveraging Technology to Manage Costs 14 Dashboards Automated Production Call Market-Based Labor Analytics Kitchen Management System

  14. Slide 14: Diversified Growth Drivers

    Diversified Growth Drivers 15

  15. Slide 15: The Cheesecake Factory – Returns-Focused Domestic Growth

    The Cheesecake Factory – Returns-Focused Domestic Growth Opportunity for 300 domestic locations over time • • Site-based strategy Focused on premier locations – high street, lifestyle centers and A malls Infill and new markets Target 7,500 – 10,000 sq. ft. Expect to open as many as 4 - 6 Company-own

  16. Slide 16: The Cheesecake Factory – Expanding International Licensed Presence

    The Cheesecake Factory – Expanding International Licensed Presence • Expect as many as 4 - 5 restaurants to open under licensing agreements internationally in fiscal 2018 Continued expansion within current geographies Potential for additional geographies with current licensees Opportunity to add lic

  17. Slide 17: Incremental Growth Opportunities

    Incremental Growth Opportunities North Italia and Flower Child investment Bringing The Cheesecake Factory to Canada Further leveraging the power of The Cheesecake Factory brand in the CPG channel Measured growth of Grand Lux Cafe and RockSugar Internal development of a fast casual concept 18

  18. Slide 18: Track Record of Consistent Financial Performance

    Track Record of Consistent Financial Performance 19

  19. Slide 19: Continuing to Outperform the Industry

    Continuing to Outperform the Industry 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2.6% 2016 3Q17 YTD 2.2% 2.0% 2.0% 1.5% 1.5% 1.2% 1.1% 1.0% 0.5% (0.2)% (0.5)% (0.8)% (1.2)% (1.4)% (1.4)% Knapp-Track Index 20

  20. Slide 20: Managing Costs to Support Profitability

    Managing Costs to Support Profitability Adjusted Earnings Per Share* $1.97 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017E** 2018E** * Please see Appendix for GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations. ** Midpoint of guidance ranges provided November 1, 2017. 21 $2.83 $2.59$2.63 $2.37 $2.10 $1.88 $1.64 $1.42

  21. Slide 21: Our Restaurants Generate Significant Cash Flow

    Our Restaurants Generate Significant Cash Flow Cash Flow and Strong Balance Sheet Provide Significant Financial ($ millions) $172 Flexibility $173 $148 ~$145 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017E* 2018E* Free Cash Flow Proceeds from Exercise of Stock Options Free cash flow defined as cash flow fr

  22. Slide 22: Effective Capital Allocation Supports Our Financial Objectives

    Effective Capital Allocation Supports Our Financial Objectives ~$1 Billion in Share Repurchases Reducing WASO 3% Per Year Committed to Continuing ($ millions) to Grow Dividend 60,446 $13 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Dividend 2016 2017E* Capex / Investment Share Repurchases WASO 23 *2017 guidance pr

  23. Slide 23: Creating Value for Shareholders

    Creating Value for Shareholders Long-Term Objective: Mid-Teens Total Return to Shareholders (EPS + Dividend) • 2017-2018 represents down cycle impact on margins Historical average of 8% - 8.5% operating margin Targeting recapture of 1%+ comparable sales growth at The Cheesecake Factory Support opera

  24. Slide 24: A Compelling Investment Opportunity

    A Compelling Investment Opportunity • Highly differentiated concepts delivering experience a unique guest • • Diversified growth drivers Sustained track record of consistent financial performance • Robust cash flow to support growth and maximize shareholder value 26

  25. Slide 25: A Compelling Investment Opportunity

    A Compelling Investment Greate 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

  26. Slide 26: 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

  27. Slide 27: Non-GAAP Reconciliation

    Non-GAAP Reconciliation The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures ($ in thousands, except per share data) Fiscal Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Net Income (GAAP) After-tax impact from: - Impairment of assets and lease terminations (1) - Partial IRS se

  28. Slide 28: 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 Cash Flow from Operations Capital Expenditures / Investments Free Cash Flow $ 167 42 $ 196 77 $ 195 86 $ 205 106 $ 240 114 $ 235 15

  29. Slide 29: Non-GAAP Reconciliation

    Non-GAAP Reconciliation The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (8 in millions) Fiscal Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Cash Flow from Operations $ 167 $ 19% $ 19% $ 205 240 235 «=$ «303 Capital Expenditures / Investments 42 7 86 106 114 154 158 Free

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