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UNITED STATES
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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Stockholder Meeting to Be Held on May 28, 2020. THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INCORPORATED THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INCORPORATED ATTN: STACY FEIT 26901 MALIBU HILLS ROAD CALABASAS HILLS, CA 91301 Meeting Information Meeting Type: Annual Meeting For holders as of: March 31, 2020 Date: May 28, 2020 Time: 10:00 AM PDT Location: Meeting live via the Internet-please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CAKE2020. The company will be hosting the meeting live via the Internet this year. To attend the meeting via the Internet please visit www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CAKE2020 and be sure to have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page). You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. D11647-P37153 

 

 

 

Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: NOTICE AND PROXY STATEMENT ANNUAL REPORT How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 14, 2020 to facilitate timely delivery. How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote By Internet: Before The Meeting: Go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. During The Meeting: Go to www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/CAKE2020. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. D11648-P37153 

 

 

 

Voting Items The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors Nominees: 1a. David Overton 1b. Edie A. Ames 1c. Alexander L. Cappello 1d. Jerome I. Kransdorf 1e. Janice L. Meyer 1f. Laurence B. Mindel 1g. David B. Pittaway 1h. Herbert Simon The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR proposals 2 and 3. 2. To ratify the selection of KPMG LLP as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2020, ending December 29, 2020. 3. To approve, on a non-binding, advisory basis, the compensation of the Company's Named Executive Officers as disclosed pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission. NOTE: In addition, to transact such other business as may properly come before the Annual Meeting or any adjournment or postponement thereof. D11649-P37153