Cheesecake Factory reported Q3 revenue of $1.03 billion, above the $1 billion analyst estimate, and adjusted EPS of $1.02, beating the 96-cent consensus. Comparable sales at its namesake restaurants rose 15.2%, while North Italia comps fell 3%. Net income was $61.3 million, up from $31.9 million a year ago. The company opened six new restaurants in the quarter and still expects up to 26 for the year.
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