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These excerpts taken from the CAKE 10-K filed Feb 27, 2009.

Seasonality and Quarterly Results

 

Our business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Historically, our highest levels of revenues and net income for our established restaurants have occurred in the second and third quarters of the fiscal year.  Approximately 90% of our restaurants are located in shopping centers and malls that typically experience seasonal fluctuations in sales.  Patio seating represents approximately 20% of the total available productive seating for all restaurants open as of December 30, 2008 and can be subject to disruption from inclement weather. Holidays, severe weather, hurricanes, thunderstorms and similar conditions may impact restaurant sales volumes seasonally in some of the markets where we operate.  Our bakery operations are seasonal to the extent that the fourth quarter’s sales are typically higher due to holiday business.  Additionally, bakery sales comparisons may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter due to the timing and size of orders from our larger bakery customers.  Quarterly results have been and will continue to be significantly impacted by the timing of new restaurant openings and their associated preopening costs and operating inefficiencies.  As a result of these and other factors, our financial results for any given quarter may not be indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year.

 

Seasonality and Quarterly Results



 



Our business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Historically, our
highest levels of revenues and net income for our established restaurants have
occurred in the second and third quarters of the fiscal year. 
Approximately 90% of our restaurants are located in shopping centers and malls
that typically experience seasonal fluctuations in sales.  Patio seating
represents approximately 20% of the total available productive seating for all
restaurants open as of December 30, 2008 and can be subject to disruption
from inclement weather. Holidays, severe weather, hurricanes,
thunderstorms and similar conditions may impact restaurant sales volumes
seasonally in some of the markets where we operate.  Our bakery operations
are seasonal to the extent that the fourth quarter’s sales are typically higher
due to holiday business.  Additionally, bakery sales comparisons may
fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter due to the timing and size of
orders from our larger bakery customers.  Quarterly results have been and
will continue to be significantly impacted by the timing of new restaurant
openings and their associated preopening costs and operating
inefficiencies.  As a result of these and other factors, our financial
results for any given quarter may not be indicative of the results that may be
achieved for a full fiscal year.



 



Seasonality and Quarterly Results

 

Our business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Historically, our highest levels of revenues and net income for our established restaurants have occurred in the second and third quarters of the fiscal year.  Approximately two-thirds of our restaurants are located in or near shopping centers and malls that typically experience seasonal fluctuations in sales.  Patio seating represents approximately 20% of the total available productive seating for all restaurants open as of December 30, 2008 and can be subject to disruption from inclement weather.  Holidays, severe weather, hurricanes, thunderstorms and similar conditions may impact restaurant sales volumes seasonally in some of the markets where we operate.  Our bakery operations are seasonal to the extent that the fourth quarter’s sales are typically higher due to holiday business.  Additionally, bakery sales comparisons may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter due to the timing and size of orders from our larger bakery customers.  Quarterly results have been and will continue to be significantly impacted by the timing of new restaurant openings and their associated preopening costs.  As a result of these and other factors, our financial results for any given quarter may not be indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year.

 

Seasonality and Quarterly Results



 



Our business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Historically, our
highest levels of revenues and net income for our established restaurants have
occurred in the second and third quarters of the fiscal year. 
Approximately two-thirds of our restaurants are located in or near shopping centers
and malls that typically experience seasonal fluctuations in sales.  Patio
seating represents approximately 20% of the total available productive seating
for all restaurants open as of December 30, 2008 and can be subject to
disruption from inclement weather.  Holidays, severe weather, hurricanes,
thunderstorms and similar conditions may impact restaurant sales volumes
seasonally in some of the markets where we operate.  Our bakery operations
are seasonal to the extent that the fourth quarter’s sales are typically higher
due to holiday business.  Additionally, bakery sales comparisons may
fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter due to the timing and size of
orders from our larger bakery customers.  Quarterly results have been and
will continue to be significantly impacted by the timing of new restaurant
openings and their associated preopening costs.  As a result of these and
other factors, our financial results for any given quarter may not be
indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year.



 



These excerpts taken from the CAKE 10-K filed Feb 28, 2008.

Seasonality and Quarterly Results

 

Our business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Historically, our highest levels of revenues and net income for our established restaurants have occurred in the second and third quarters of the fiscal year.  Approximately two-thirds of our restaurants are located in or near shopping centers and malls that typically experience seasonal fluctuations in sales.  Patio seating represents approximately 19% of the total available productive seating for all restaurants open as of January 1, 2008 and can be subject to disruption from inclement weather.  Holidays, severe weather, hurricanes, thunderstorms and similar conditions may impact restaurant sales volumes seasonally in some of the markets where we operate.  Our bakery operations are seasonal to the extent that the fourth quarter’s sales are typically higher due to holiday business.  Additionally, bakery sales comparisons may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter due to the timing and size of orders from our larger bakery customers.  Quarterly results have been and will continue to be significantly impacted by the timing of new restaurant openings and their associated preopening costs.  As a result of these and other factors, our financial results for any given quarter may not be indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year.

 

Seasonality and Quarterly Results



 



Our business is subject to seasonal fluctuations.
Historically, our highest levels of revenues and net income for our established
restaurants have occurred in the second and third quarters of the fiscal
year.  Approximately two-thirds of our restaurants are located in or near
shopping centers and malls that typically experience seasonal fluctuations in
sales.  Patio seating represents approximately 19% of the total available
productive seating for all restaurants open as of January 1, 2008 and can
be subject to disruption from inclement weather.  Holidays, severe
weather, hurricanes, thunderstorms and similar conditions may impact restaurant
sales volumes seasonally in some of the markets where we operate.  Our
bakery operations are seasonal to the extent that the fourth quarter’s sales
are typically higher due to holiday business.  Additionally, bakery sales
comparisons may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter due to the
timing and size of orders from our larger bakery customers.  Quarterly
results have been and will continue to be significantly impacted by the timing
of new restaurant openings and their associated preopening costs.  As a
result of these and other factors, our financial results for any given quarter
may not be indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal
year.



 



This excerpt taken from the CAKE 10-K filed Feb 22, 2007.

Seasonality and Quarterly Results

Our business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Historically, our highest levels of revenues and net income for our established restaurants have occurred in the second and third quarters of the fiscal year.  Approximately two-thirds of our restaurants are located in or near shopping centers and malls that typically experience seasonal fluctuations in sales.  Patio seating represents approximately 19% of the total available productive seating for all restaurants open as of January 2, 2007 and can be subject to disruption from inclement weather.  Holidays, severe winter weather, hurricanes, thunderstorms and similar conditions may impact restaurant sales volumes seasonally in some of the markets where we operate.  Our bakery operations are seasonal to the extent that the fourth quarter’s sales are typically higher due to holiday business.  Additionally, bakery sales comparisons may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter due to the timing and size of orders from our larger bakery customers.  Quarterly results have been and will continue to be significantly impacted by the timing of new restaurant openings and their associated preopening costs.  As a result of these and other factors, our financial results for any given quarter may not be indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year.

This excerpt taken from the CAKE 10-K filed Dec 8, 2006.

Seasonality and Quarterly Results

Our business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Historically, our highest levels of revenues and net income for our established restaurants have occurred in the second and third quarters of the fiscal year.  Approximately two-thirds of our restaurants are located in or near shopping centers and malls that typically experience seasonal fluctuations in sales.  Patio seating represents approximately 18% of the total available productive seating for all restaurants open as of January 3, 2006 and can be subject to disruption from inclement weather.  Holidays, severe winter weather, hurricanes, thunderstorms and similar conditions may impact restaurant sales volumes seasonally in some of the markets where we operate.  Our bakery operations are seasonal to the extent that the fourth quarter’s sales are typically higher due to holiday business.  Additionally, bakery sales comparisons may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter due to the timing and size of orders from our larger bakery customers.  Quarterly results have been and will continue to be significantly impacted by the timing of new restaurant openings and their associated preopening costs.  As a result of these and other factors, our financial results for any given quarter may not be indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year.

This excerpt taken from the CAKE 10-K filed Feb 22, 2006.

Seasonality and Quarterly Results

          Our business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Historically, our highest levels of revenues and net income for our established restaurants have occurred in the second and third quarters of the fiscal year.  Approximately two-thirds of our restaurants are located in or near shopping centers and malls that typically experience seasonal fluctuations in sales.  Patio seating represents approximately 18% of the total available productive seating for all restaurants open as of January 3, 2006 and can be subject to disruption from inclement weather.  Holidays, severe winter weather, hurricanes, thunderstorms and similar conditions may impact restaurant sales volumes seasonally in some of the markets where we operate.  Our bakery operations are seasonal to the extent that the fourth quarter’s sales are typically higher due to holiday business.  Additionally, bakery sales comparisons may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter due to the timing and size of orders from our larger bakery customers.  Quarterly results have been and will continue to be significantly impacted by the timing of new restaurant openings and their associated preopening costs.  As a result of these and other factors, our financial results for any given quarter may not be indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year. 

ITEM 7A:

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

          The following discussion of market risks contains forward-looking statements.  Actual results may differ materially from the following discussion based on general conditions in the financial and commodity markets.

          We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates on funded debt.  This exposure relates to our $35 million revolving credit and term loan facility (the “Credit Facility”).  There were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility during fiscal 2003, 2004, 2005 and fiscal 2006 through February 21, 2006.  Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at variable rates based on either the prime rate of interest, the lending institution’s cost of funds plus 0.75% or LIBOR plus 0.75%.  A hypothetical 1% interest rate change would not have any current impact on our results of operations.

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          A change in market prices also exposes us to market risk related to our investments in marketable securities.  As of January 3, 2006, we held $146.9 million in available-for-sale marketable securities.  A hypothetical 10% decline in the market value of those securities would result in a $14.7 million unrealized loss and a corresponding decline in their fair value.  This hypothetical decline would not affect our cash flows unless the securities were disposed of.

          We purchase food and other commodities for use in our operations, based upon market prices established with our suppliers.  Many of the commodities purchased by us can be subject to volatility due to market supply and demand factors outside of our control.  To manage this risk in part, we attempt to enter into fixed price purchase commitments, with terms typically up to one year, for many of our commodity requirements.  However, we are currently unable to contract for many of our fresh commodities such as fish and dairy items (except for cream cheese used in our bakery operations) for periods longer than 30 days.  Dairy costs can also fluctuate due to government regulation.  Substantially all of our food and supplies are available from several sources, which helps to diversify our overall commodity cost risk.  In addition, we have the ability to increase certain menu prices, or vary certain menu items offered, in response to food commodity price increases.  Some of our commodity purchase arrangements may contain contractual features that limit the price paid by establishing certain price floors or caps.  We do not use financial instruments to hedge commodity prices, since our purchase arrangements with suppliers, to the extent that we can enter into such arrangements, help control the ultimate cost that we pay.

ITEM 8:

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

          The consolidated financial statements required to be filed hereunder are set forth on pages 52 through 70 of this report.

ITEM 9:

CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

          None.

ITEM 9A:

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

This excerpt taken from the CAKE 10-K filed Apr 6, 2005.

Seasonality and Quarterly Results

          Our business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Historically, our highest levels of revenues and net income for our established restaurants have occurred in the second and third quarters of the fiscal year.  Approximately two-thirds of our restaurants are located in or near shopping centers and malls that typically experience seasonal fluctuations in sales.  Patio seating represents approximately 18% of the total available productive seating for all restaurants open as of April 1, 2005 and can be subject to disruption from inclement weather.  Holidays, severe winter weather, hurricanes, thunderstorms and similar conditions may impact restaurant sales volumes seasonally in some of the markets where we operate.  Our bakery operations are seasonal to the extent that the fourth quarter’s sales are typically higher due to holiday business.  Additionally, bakery sales comparisons may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter due to the timing and size of orders from our larger bakery customers.  Quarterly results have been and will continue to be significantly impacted by the timing of new restaurant openings and their associated preopening costs.  As a result of these and other factors, the Company’s financial results for any given quarter may not be indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year.

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This excerpt taken from the CAKE 10-K filed Apr 4, 2005.

Seasonality and Quarterly Results

          Our business is subject to seasonal fluctuations. Historically, our highest levels of revenues and net income for our established restaurants have occurred in the second and third quarters of the fiscal year.  Approximately two-thirds of our restaurants are located in or near shopping centers and malls that typically experience seasonal fluctuations in sales.  Patio seating represents approximately 18% of the total available productive seating for all restaurants open as of April 1, 2005 and can be subject to disruption from inclement weather.  Holidays, severe winter weather, hurricanes, thunderstorms and similar conditions may impact restaurant sales volumes seasonally in some of the markets where we operate.  Our bakery operations are seasonal to the extent that the fourth quarter’s sales are typically higher due to holiday business.  Additionally, bakery sales comparisons may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter due to the timing and size of orders from our larger bakery customers.  Quarterly results have been and will continue to be significantly impacted by the timing of new restaurant openings and their associated preopening costs.  As a result of these and other factors, the Company’s financial results for any given quarter may not be indicative of the results that may be achieved for a full fiscal year.

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