The Cheesecake Factory — Jul 23, 2026 release

  During the second quarter of fiscal 2026, the Company repurchased approximately 158,600 shares of its stock at a cost of $9.3 million. In addition, the Company’s Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share to be paid on August 25, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 11, 2026.   Conference Call and Webcast   The Company will hold a conference call to review its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. The conference call will be webcast live on the Company’s website at investors.thecheesecakefactory.com.   About The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated   The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a leader in experiential dining. We are culinary forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality. Delicious, memorable experiences created by passionate people—this defines who we are and where we are going. We currently own and operate 375 restaurants throughout the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory ® , North Italia ® , Flower Child ® and a collection of other FRC brands. Internationally, 36 The Cheesecake Factory ® restaurants operate under licensing agreements. Our bakery division operates two facilities that produce quality cheesecakes and other baked products for our restaurants, international licensees and third-party bakery customers. In 2026, we were named to the