THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

11. Other Supplemental Data:

Other accrued expenses consisted of (in thousands):

  December 30, 2003   December 31, 2002  
Insurance             $ 14,670               $ 11,520  
Gift cards and certificates   12,943     8,450  
Salaries and wages   7,124     6,381  
Employee benefits   5,674     4,488  
Payroll and sales taxes   5,399     5,215  
Rent and related expenses   3,895     3,906  
Other   5,853     3,279  
   Total $ 55,558   $ 43,239