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Buy a Texas Roadhouse Franchise

Texas Roadhouse is a casual dining steakhouse chain built around hand-cut steaks, slow-cooked ribs, made-from-scratch sides and fresh-baked rolls, served in a lively, family-friendly setting. Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, the brand pairs a value-driven menu with a high-energy atmosphere that has built a loyal, repeat customer base across the United States.

The company trades publicly (NASDAQ: TXRH) and operates a brand family that also includes Bubba’s 33 and the Jaggers fast-casual concept. As of early 2026 the system spanned more than 800 restaurants across 49 states, a U.S. territory and ten countries, the large majority of them company-owned to protect consistency and quality.

Franchising plays a smaller role in the model: a limited number of locations are franchise-owned, and the brand now directs most new franchise growth internationally rather than to new domestic operators. For resale buyers this matters, since opportunities typically arise through the transfer of an existing franchised unit rather than a new domestic award.

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Why buy a Texas Roadhouse Franchise?

Texas Roadhouse is one of the most recognised names in American casual dining, with a value-led steakhouse positioning that has sustained strong guest traffic and brand loyalty through varied economic conditions. That scale brings established operating systems, national marketing power, vendor relationships and a menu identity that draws repeat local custom without the brand-building an independent restaurant would require.

To buy a Texas Roadhouse franchise as a resale is to acquire an operating unit inside a publicly traded, professionally managed system with a long track record. The Managing Partner equity model, structured training and centralised support give incoming owners a defined operating framework, while the brand’s consistent recognition supports customer expectations at the local level.

Texas Roadhouse Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1993

    • Franchising Since

      1995

    • New Startup Cost

      $3,894,500 – $7,901,500

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $40,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $3,500

    • Royalty Fee

      4%

      of Royalty Sales

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Royalty Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      638

    • New Units Opened *

      3

    • Units Transferred *

      0

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2023 data reported in the 2024 FDD

Texas Roadhouse – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Texas Roadhouse trains new operators through a structured programme of 175 hours of on-the-job training and 94 hours of classroom instruction, much of it delivered around its Louisville support base. Ongoing support spans operations, marketing, menu and vendor relationships, with an annual Managing Partner Conference reinforcing the brand's operating standards. Resale buyers of an existing unit should confirm what transfer training and system access the franchisor provides to incoming ownership, and which managers and Managing Partner are staying on through the handover.

  2. Ideal Owner

    The model suits experienced, hands-on operators comfortable running a complex, high-volume restaurant with large hourly teams. Restaurant or multi-unit hospitality experience is a strong advantage, as owners must manage food quality, labour, scheduling, guest experience and tight cost control while upholding brand standards. It favours operations-led leaders who can develop and retain managers, sustain a high-energy service culture and stay closely involved in daily execution rather than passive, semi-absentee investors.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Texas Roadhouse has earned consistent national recognition, including Datassential's 500 award for America's Best Restaurant Experience in both 2025 and 2026. Forbes named the Texas Roadhouse brand family among America's Best Companies and a Best-In-State employer in Kentucky for 2026, and the brand won a 2025 BBB Torch Award for Ethics in its large-business category. Its standing rests heavily on guest loyalty and value perception. For resale buyers, national recognition should be weighed alongside a location's local reviews and community reputation.

  4. Industry / Market

    Texas Roadhouse competes in the U.S. full-service restaurant market, valued at roughly $362 billion in 2025 (Mordor Intelligence), within which casual dining holds the largest share. Demand is driven by consumer preference for value, quality and a social dine-in experience, and the steakhouse segment has shown resilience even as costs and competition pressure the sector. For resale buyers, casual dining performance is highly local, so a unit's trade area, traffic patterns, labour market and competition matter as much as national category trends.

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