8-K

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 20, 2006

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INCORPORATED

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Delaware		0-20574	51-0340466
(State or other jurisdiction		(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation)
26901 Malibu Hills Road
Calabasas Hills, California 91301
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(818) 871-3000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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):
o	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14.d-2(b))
o	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 20, 2006, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated announced that it has been formally notified by the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel that the Company is now in compliance with Nasdaq’s requirements for continued listing on The Nasdaq Stock Market.

In a press release dated December 22, 2006, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated announced the opening of its 123rd Cheesecake Factory restaurant at the Galleria at Tyler Mall in Riverside, California on December 21, 2006.  The restaurant contains approximately 10,100 square feet and 285 seats.

The full text of these press releases are attached as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, to this report and are hereby incorporated by reference herein.

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SECTION 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

ITEM 9.01     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)Exhibits

99.1	Press release dated December 20, 2006 entitled, “The Cheesecake Factory Regains Compliance with The Nasdaq Stock Market”
99.2	Press release dated December 22, 2006 entitled, “The Cheesecake Factory Opens in Riverside California; Company Meets Fiscal 2006 New Restaurant Opening Target”

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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.

Date:       December 26, 2006	THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INCORPORATED
	By:	/s/ MICHAEL J. DIXON
		Michael J. Dixon
		Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit	Description
99.1	Press release dated December 20, 2006 entitled, “The Cheesecake Factory Regains Compliance with The Nasdaq Stock Market
99.2	Press release dated December 22, 2006 entitled, “The Cheesecake Factory Opens in Riverside, California”

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EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

PRESS RELEASE

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY REGAINS COMPLIANCE WITH

THE NASDAQ STOCK MARKET

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	CONTACT: JILL PETERS
	(818) 871-3000

Calabasas Hills, CA – December 20, 2006 – The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (Nasdaq: CAKE) today announced that it has been formally notified by the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Panel that the Company is now in compliance with Nasdaq’s requirements for continued listing on The Nasdaq Stock Market.

About The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates 122 upscale, casual dining restaurants under The Cheesecake Factoryâ name that offer an extensive menu of more than 200 items with an average check of approximately $17.00.  The Company also operates two bakery production facilities that produce over 50 varieties of quality cheesecakes and other baked products for the Company’s restaurants and for other leading foodservice operators, retailers and distributors.  Additionally, the Company operates eight upscale, casual dining restaurants under the Grand Lux Cafeâ name; one self-service, limited menu “express” foodservice operation under The Cheesecake Factory Express® mark inside the DisneyQuest® family entertainment center in Orlando, Florida; and licenses two bakery cafe outlets to another foodservice operator under The Cheesecake Factory Bakery Cafeâ name.  For more information about The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, please visit thecheesecakefactory.com.

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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

26901 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301 · Telephone (818) 871-3000 · Fax (818) 871-3100

EX-99.2

EXHIBIT 99.2

PRESS RELEASE

THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY OPENS IN RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA

Company Meets Fiscal 2006 New Restaurant Opening Target

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE	CONTACT: JILL PETERS
	(818) 871-3000

Calabasas Hills, CA – December 22, 2006 – The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (Nasdaq: CAKE) today announced the opening of its 123rd Cheesecake Factory restaurant at the Galleria at Tyler Mall in Riverside, California on December 21, 2006.  The restaurant contains approximately 10,100 square feet and 285 seats.

“The Riverside location marks our 21st new restaurant opening in fiscal 2006, and I am extremely proud of the exceptional work done by our team in executing on our stated development goal for the year,” said David Overton, Chairman and CEO.  “As planned, we opened 13 restaurants within an eight week period during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 and surpassed our previous Company record of building a restaurant in 100 days.  The restaurant in Riverside was built in 75 days and our Boise, Idaho location, which opened last week, was built in 77 days.  These are significant milestones given the customized design and decor, as well as the square footage, of our restaurants, and demonstrates our ongoing ability to consistently and successfully manage the design, construction and preopening processes for our restaurants at a high level of quality.”

About The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates 123 upscale, casual dining restaurants under The Cheesecake Factoryâ name that offer an extensive menu of more than 200 items with an average check of approximately $17.00.  The Company also operates two bakery production facilities that produce over 50 varieties of quality cheesecakes and other baked products for the Company’s restaurants and for other leading foodservice operators, retailers and distributors.  Additionally, the Company operates eight upscale, casual dining restaurants under the Grand Lux Cafeâ name; one self-service, limited menu “express” foodservice operation under The Cheesecake Factory Express® mark inside the DisneyQuest® family entertainment center in Orlando, Florida; and licenses two bakery cafe outlets to another foodservice operator under The Cheesecake Factory Bakery Cafeâ name.  For more information about The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated, please visit thecheesecakefactory.com.

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The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated

26901 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301 · Telephone (818) 871-3000 · Fax (818) 871-3100