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Brinker International vs Cheesecake Factory: EAT and CAKE compared
Brinker International is the larger company: $1.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $1.0B for Cheesecake Factory (Q3 2026). Cheesecake Factory is growing faster (+14% against +9% a year earlier). Brinker International is more profitable, with an operating margin of 10.2% against 7.2%.
Where the money goes: EAT and CAKE
Brinker International (EAT) · Q1 FY27
Brinker International, Q1 FY27: revenue $1.5B (+9% year over year), operating margin 10.2%, net earnings $113M, operating cash flow $169M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) · Q3 2026
Cheesecake Factory, Q3 2026: revenue $1.0B (+14% year over year), operating margin 7.2%, net earnings $61.3M, operating cash flow $125M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Brinker International (EAT) | Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q1 FY27 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.5B | $1.0B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +9% | +14% |
| Operating margin | 10.2% | 7.2% |
| Net earnings | $113M | $61.3M |
| Net margin | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $169M | $125M |
| Free cash flow | $106M | $66.9M |
| Market value | $9.0B | $5.5B |
| P/E | 18.4× | 25.4× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $264.73 | $106.27 |
Where the revenue comes from
Brinker International
- Company sales: $1.5B (99%)
- Franchise revenues: $14.4M (1%)
Cheesecake Factory
- The Cheesecake Factory restaurants: $754M (73%)
- Other: $95.8M (9%)
- North Italia: $93.0M (9%)
- Other FRC: $90.3M (9%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Brinker International or Cheesecake Factory?
Brinker International is the larger company: $1.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q1 FY27) against $1.0B for Cheesecake Factory (Q3 2026).
Is Brinker International or Cheesecake Factory growing faster?
Cheesecake Factory is growing faster (+14% against +9% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Brinker International or Cheesecake Factory?
Brinker International is more profitable, with an operating margin of 10.2% against 7.2%.
More: Brinker International earnings · how Brinker International makes money · Cheesecake Factory earnings · how Cheesecake Factory makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 2, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.