Texas Roadhouse

$TRXDF500 #501
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
Locations638
Franchisee Count54
Franchise Fee$40,000
Item 7 Low$442,000
Item 7 Midpoint$4,171,750
Item 7 High$7,901,500
Royalty Fees4% of Royalty Sales
Ad / Brand Fund0.3%
Sold Not Open0
ParentTexas Roadhouse, Inc.
Founded1995
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business32
Began Franchising1995
HQLouisville, KY
Executives4
LinksWeb
Main Phone(502) 426-9984
FDD IssuedAugust 26, 2016
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2016 🔒
Franchisor

Texas Roadhouse Development Corporation offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Texas Roadhouse Restaurants, which feature a specialized menu of steaks and ribs, related food items, and full bar service.

Franchisees must use certain licensed computer software and are provided with manuals that may be revised. The franchisor's training is conducted by experienced trainers, and training materials include manuals, videos, and workbooks.

Texas Roadhouse Development Corporation offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Texas Roadhouse Restaurants, which feature a specialized menu of steaks and ribs, related food items, and full bar service.

Read Texas Roadhouse’s complete 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 3 prior years on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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