Texas Roadhouse: 684 Locations Across 49 States and 10 Countries (2022)

As of December 31, 2022, Texas Roadhouse, Inc. operated 684 company-owned and franchised restaurants.

Footprint

• US: 49 states (all but Hawaii). Strong in South, Midwest, Southwest.
• International: 10 countries: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Mexico, Taiwan, Philippines, South Korea.
• Growth: ~30–40 net new units/year pre-pandemic; rebounding.

Business Model

• ~90% franchised, 10% company-owned.
• Franchise fee: $40k; total investment $1.6–3M.
• Average unit volume: ~$4.5M (industry-leading).
• No lunch service (dinner-only focus), hand-cut steaks, made-from-scratch sides, line dancing.

Market Position

Largest full-service steak chain in US by units. Competitors: Outback (~700), LongHorn (~550). Known for high employee retention (culture-driven).