Texas Roadhouse 3814709 222370892 2008-06-29T00:15:29Z 74.128.198.114 /* About */ Too opinionated {{Infobox_Company | company_name = Texas Roadhouse | company_logo = [[Image:TRoadhouselogo.gif|180px]]| company_type = Public {{NASDAQ|TXRH}} | slogan = Legendary food, Legendary Service| foundation = [[1993]] in [[Clarksville, Indiana]] | founder = Kent Tayler| location_city = [[Louisville, Kentucky]]| location_country = [[USA]] | key_people = [[Willie Nelson]](Spokesman)| industry = [[Restaurants]] | num_employees = | revenue = 183.5 Million | net_income = | products = [[Steak]], [[Ribs (food)|ribs]], [[Chicken (food)|chicken]], and [[seafood]]| homepage = [http://www.texasroadhouse.com/ Texas Roashouse.com]| }} '''Texas Roadhouse''' is a publicly traded [[chain restaurant]] on the [[NASDAQ]] that specializes in steaks and promotes a [[Western (genre)|western]] theme.<ref>[http://www.bloggingstocks.com/2007/11/15/texas-roadhouse-txrh-shares-forming-bullish-flag-pattern/ Bloggingstocks.com - Texas Roadhouse]</ref> 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. It is known for its free buckets of peanuts, much like [[Logan's Roadhouse]] ==About== [[Image:Texas Roadhouse.jpg|thumb|180px|left|First Texas Roadhouse]] The company was founded on [[February 17]], [[1993]] at the Green Tree Mall in Clarksville, Indiana by Kent Taylor.<ref>[http://www.texasroadhouse.com/content.php?menu=aboutus&display=n-history Texas Roadhouse - History]</ref> Their mascot is an [[Armadillo]] named Andy. The restaurant provides free in-shell [[peanuts]] in the waiting room and at all tables, and unlimited [[bread rolls]] to seated guests. 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.<ref name="history">[http://www.referenceforbusiness.com/history2/62/Texas-Roadhouse-Inc.html Reference for Business - Texas Roadhouse, Inc]</ref> 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.<ref name="history"/> Taylor opened Buckhead Hickory Grill in 1991 and began doing well. The chain would eventually become Buckhead Mountain Grill.<ref>[http://www.bizjournals.com/louisville/stories/1999/09/27/story6.html Bizjournal - Texas-sized growth fuels Roadhouse]</ref> 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.<ref name="history"/> 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.<ref name="history"/> The Roadhouse Corporation supports the home-building program Habitat for Humanity.<ref>[http://www.texasroadhouse.com/content.php?menu=aboutus&display=n-habitat Roadhouse Habitat for humanity]</ref> In addition to their support for that community service they sponsor a road [[cycling]] team of about 20 cyclists and [[Willie Nelson]] tours.<ref>''The South Beach Diet Dining Guide'' by Arthur Agatston (2005 Rodale) Page 129 ISBN 1594863601</ref> ==Cuisine== Texas Roadhouse serves an [[Cuisine of the United States|American Cuisine]] of [[Steak]], [[Ribs (food)|Ribs]], [[Chicken (food)|Chicken]], and [[Seafood]]. Their main source of food comes from [[Tyson Foods]] and [[Smithfield Foods]].<ref>[http://www.texasroadhouse.com/menus.php Texas Roadhouse - Menu]</ref> The chain boasts several cook-championships across the country with their Ribs and Steaks. The food follows a style with use of [[Edible mushroom|Mushrooms]], [[Cheese]], and [[Barbecue]]. ==External links== * [http://www.texasroadhouse.com Texas Roadhouse Website] * [http://www.texasroadhousecycling.com Texas Roadhouse Cycling] ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:Companies established in 1993]] [[Category:Clarksville, Indiana]] [[Category:Companies based in Louisville, Kentucky]] [[Category:Regional restaurant chains]] [[Category:Steakhouses]] [[Category:Theme restaurants]]