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Texas Roadhouse vs Cheesecake Factory: TXRH and CAKE compared
Texas Roadhouse is the larger company: $1.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.0B for Cheesecake Factory (Q3 2026). Cheesecake Factory is growing faster (+14% against +10% a year earlier). Cheesecake Factory is more profitable, with an operating margin of 7.2% against 6.5%.
Where the money goes: TXRH and CAKE
Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) · Q3 2026
Texas Roadhouse, Q3 2026: revenue $1.6B (+10% year over year), operating margin 6.5%, net earnings $89.4M, operating cash flow $147M. 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.
| Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) | Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $1.6B | $1.0B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +10% | +14% |
| Operating margin | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Net earnings | $89.4M | $61.3M |
| Net margin | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $147M | $125M |
| Free cash flow | $11.1M | $66.9M |
| Market value | $12.2B | $5.5B |
| P/E | 28.4× | 25.4× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $209.96 | $106.27 |
Where the revenue comes from
Texas Roadhouse
- Restaurant and other sales: $1.6B (100%)
- Royalties and franchise fees: $7.2M (0%)
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, Texas Roadhouse or Cheesecake Factory?
Texas Roadhouse is the larger company: $1.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.0B for Cheesecake Factory (Q3 2026).
Is Texas Roadhouse or Cheesecake Factory growing faster?
Cheesecake Factory is growing faster (+14% against +10% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Texas Roadhouse or Cheesecake Factory?
Cheesecake Factory is more profitable, with an operating margin of 7.2% against 6.5%.
More: Texas Roadhouse earnings · how Texas Roadhouse makes money · Cheesecake Factory earnings · how Cheesecake Factory makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 2, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.