UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
December 5, 2005
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INCORPORATED
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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51-0340466 |
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(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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26901 Malibu Hills Road |
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: |
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(818) 871-3000 |
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Not Applicable |
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) |
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) |
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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14.d-2(b)) |
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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) |
SECTION 8 – OTHER EVENTS
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS
In a press release dated December 5, 2005, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated announced that it opened its 103rd Cheesecake Factory restaurant on December 3, 2005 at the Fashion Fair Mall in Fresno, California. The restaurant contains approximately 10,200 square feet and approximately 300 seats. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
SECTION 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
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99.1 |
Press release dated December 5, 2005 entitled, “The Cheesecake Factory Opens in Fresno, California.” |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: December 5, 2005 |
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INCORPORATED |
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/s/ MICHAEL J. DIXON |
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Michael J. Dixon |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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99.1 |
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Press release dated December 5, 2005 entitled, “The Cheesecake Factory Opens in Fresno, California.” |