THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

5. Property and Equipment:

Property and equipment consisted of (in thousands):

  December30, 2003   December31, 2002  

Land and related improvements      $ 1,783        $ 1,783  
Buildings   6,464     6,464  
Fixtures and equipment   140,416     120,863  
Leasehold improvements   271,650     209,065  
Computer equipment   20,352     16,735  
Automotive equipment   249     390  
Construction in progress   37,509     20,460  


Property and equipment, total   478,423     375,760  
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization   (118,454 )       (93,547


   Property and equipment, net $ 359,969   $ 282,213  


Repair and maintenance expenses for fiscal 2003, 2002 and 2001 were $10.5 million, $9.0 million and $5.8 million, respectively.