Texas Roadhouse
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| Type | Public NASDAQ: TXRH |
| Founded | 1993 in Clarksville, Indiana |
| Founder | Kent Tayler |
| Headquarters | Louisville, Kentucky, USA |
| Key people | Willie Nelson(Spokesman) |
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Products | Steak, ribs, chicken, and seafood |
| Revenue | 183.5 Million |
| Website | Texas Roashouse.com |
Texas Roadhouse is a publicly traded chain restaurant on the NASDAQ that specializes in steaks and promotes a western theme.[1] Texas Roadhouse Corporation is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. The first restaurant was opened in Clarksville, Indiana in 1993 at the Green Tree Mall across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. The chain operates about 280 locations in 44 states.
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[edit] About
The company was founded on February 17, 1993 at the Green Tree Mall in Clarksville, Indiana by Kent Taylor.[2] Their mascot is an Armadillo named Andy. While you wait you have an unlimited supply of peanuts. Once seated you will have unlimited access to Bread rolls. Texas Roadhouse rolls are known as some of the nation's best.
Founder Kent Taylor is from Colorado and worked at night clubs and restaurants there. In 1990 he divorced his wife and returned to his hometown of Louisville.[3] He began work as a KFC manager and had dreams to open a Colorado themed restaurant. Former Kentucky Governor John Y. Brown, Jr. helped fulfill his dream by backing him with $80,000.[3] Taylor opened Buckhead Hickory Grill in 1991 and began doing well. The chain would eventually become Buckhead Mountain Grill.[4] Brown invested more money and wanted to open a second store in Clarksville. Complications in the partnership caused it to fall apart as they were preparing to open the Clarksville location.[3] Taylor found new partners and was forced to use a new name, Texas Roadhouse. A year later he sold his shares in the Buckhead restaurant. The second Roadhouse opened in Gainesville, Florida.
The restaurant chain struggled with its competition with Outback Steakhouse, Longhorn Steakhouse, and Lone Star Steakhouse early on. However, Roadhouse would expand rapidly in the late 1990s and by the end of 1999 there were 67 restaurants. In 2004, the chain began public offerings.[3]
The Roadhouse Corporation supports the home-building program Habitat for Humanity.[5] In addition to their support for that community service they sponsor a road cycling team of about 20 cyclists and Willie Nelson tours.[6]
[edit] Cuisine
Texas Roadhouse serves an American Cuisine of Steak, Ribs, Chicken, and Seafood. Their main source of food comes from Tyson Foods and Smithfield Foods.[7] The chain boasts several cook-championships across the country with their Ribs and Steaks. The food follows a style with use of Mushrooms, Cheese, and Barbecue.
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ Bloggingstocks.com - Texas Roadhouse
- ^ Texas Roadhouse - History
- ^ a b c d Reference for Business - Texas Roadhouse, Inc
- ^ Bizjournal - Texas-sized growth fuels Roadhouse
- ^ Roadhouse Habitat for humanity
- ^ The South Beach Diet Dining Guide by Arthur Agatston (2005 Rodale) Page 129 ISBN 1594863601
- ^ Texas Roadhouse - Menu
