Businessweek

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. operates as a full-service, casual dining restaurant chain. The company offers an assortment of specially seasoned and aged steaks hand-cut daily on the premises and cooked to order over open gas-fired grills. The company also offers its guests a selection of ribs, fish, seafood, chicken, pork chops, pulled pork and vegetable plates, and an assortment of hamburgers, salads and sandwiches. The majority of its entrées includes two made-from-scratch side items, and offers all its guests a supply of roasted in-shell peanuts and made-from-scratch yeast rolls. Restaurant Locations As of December 25, 2012, the company had 320 company restaurants and 72 franchise restaurants in 47 states and 2 foreign countries. Trademarks The company has registered all of its significant marks with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. It has registered or has registrations pending for most significant trademarks and service marks in 45 foreign jurisdictions, including the European Union. Seasonality The company’s business is subject to minor seasonal fluctuations. Its sales in most of restaurants have been higher during the winter months of each year. History Texas Roadhouse, Inc. was founded in 1993.