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Texas Roadhouse Is Quietly Scaling To-Go Through Digital Kitchens—An Underappreciated Growth Lever!

Texas Roadhouse reported its fourth-quarter and annual results for 2025, showing both achievements and challenges. The company closed the year with revenue close to $5.9 billion and marked its 60th consecutive quarter of comparable restaurant sales growth, a streak prominently stretching back to 2010, excluding 2020. This period highlighted crucial milestones for Texas Roadhouse, including the opening of its 800th system-wide restaurant and acquiring 20 franchise locations. The company continues to drive its development agenda, adding 48 restaurants to its company-owned base during the year, with plans for further openings in 2026, including acquiring additional franchise locations in California. Technologically, Texas Roadhouse has made strides by rolling out a digital kitchen and updating guest management systems, which helped streamline operations. The company aims to test handheld tablets that allow servers to enter orders tableside, potentially enhancing operational efficiency.