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The Independent
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Texas Roadhouse is opening new locations in 17 states. Here's where and when
Texas Roadhouse, a steakhouse chain known for once allowing customers to throw peanuts on the floor, is expanding after it announced plans to open more locations across 17 states. The company – named as the top casual restaurant in the country in a study by insights company Technomic in April – will open 30 new locations of Texas Roadhouse and its sister sports bar spinoff, Bubba's 33, which serves wings, steak and pizza, this year. So far in 2025, the company has opened restaurants in the following locations: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Texas and Virginia. The new restaurants will be in: Athens, Alabama; Tempe and Yuma, Arizona; Champions Gate, Trinity, and Kissimmee, Florida; Warner Robins and Kingsland, Georgia; Gurnee and Mattoon, Illinois; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Fern Creek, Kentucky; Ruston, Louisiana; Battle Creek, Michigan; Branson, Missouri; Marlton, New Jersey; Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico; Jacksonville, North Carolina; North Olmsted, Ohio; Kyle, Eagle Pass, Texas City, College Station, Avondale, Magnolia, New Braunfels and Leander, Texas; Antioch, Tennessee and Waynesboro, Virginia. The company opens roughly 30 new locations annually, a spokesperson told USA Today, while declining to outline plans for its 2026 expansion. Texas Roadhouse was founded by Kent Taylor in 1993. Its first location opened in Clarksville, Indiana. Taylor opened the first Bubba's 33 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in 2013. While Texas Roadhouse now discourages customers from tossing their peanut shells on the ground, pre-bagged peanuts are available at select locations. Several patrons filed lawsuits against the chain, claiming they'd slipped on the shells and sustained injuries as a result. A Texas woman received $43,000 in compensation in 2008 after she said an in-store accident led to extensive kneecap injuries. In 2013, another woman in Texas sued the restaurant for over $1m in a separate claim. The company settled the suit confidentially years later. Three years after that case, a man in Cedar Falls, Iowa said he also tripped on a shell and shattered his kneecap. The Independent has contacted Texas Roadhouse for information.
Associated Press
13-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Texas Roadhouse Partners with West Madison Foods to Launch Line of Ready-to-Eat, Refrigerated Dips
Fans of one of America's leading casual dining restaurant chains1 can now get the flavors of their favorite appetizers at home CHICAGO, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- West Madison Foods, producer of the country's top dairy dip, and Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TXRH), one of America's top casual dining restaurant chains1, today announced the launch of Texas Roadhouse Dairy Dips. The new line features three irresistible dips that pay tribute to Texas Roadhouse's iconic appetizers. These ready-to-eat, refrigerated dips give foodies and snackers an exciting and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of their favorite appetizers in the comfort of home or on the go. So, kick off your boots and get ready to dig in – the three new dips, featuring an incredibly rich, smooth and creamy texture, will be yours for the taking only at Walmart beginning May 12. 'Texas Roadhouse continues to explore ways to engage with loyal guests and potential guests in the retail space,' said Texas Roadhouse CEO, Jerry Morgan. 'With the success of the Mini Rolls and our Buttery Spreads, dips inspired by our legendary appetizers felt like a natural fit.' The mouth-watering dip lineup includes three authentic varieties the whole family will enjoy, each available in 12 oz. tubs: Texas Roadhouse, known for its generous portions, reasonable prices and lively atmosphere, and West Madison Foods are launching these dips at an apt time, when consumers are eating out less frequently. Consumers still want to enjoy their favorite foods but are also seeking the biggest bang for their buck. The new dips are manufactured and distributed under license by West Madison Foods. About West Madison Foods West Madison Foods, based in Chicago, IL, was formed by Brynwood Partners in July 2023 to acquire a portfolio of brands from Ventura Foods. The portfolio includes the exclusive U.S. rights to the iconic Dean's® brand's dairy dips and Marie's® category-leading salad dressings, dips and spreads. For more information on West Madison Foods, please visit About Texas Roadhouse Based in Louisville, Kentucky, founded by Kent Taylor, Texas Roadhouse opened its doors in 1993 and has more than 721 locations in 49 states and 10 foreign countries. The family-friendly restaurant is famous for Hand-Cut Steaks, Made-From-Scratch Sides, Fresh-Baked Bread, and a lively atmosphere. In 2022, Texas Roadhouse was named one of Fortune Magazine's Most Admired Companies. Texas Roadhouse was also recognized as America's Customer Service Champions by USA Today in 2024. In addition to Texas Roadhouse, the company owns and operates Bubba's 33 and Jaggers, for more information, visit 1 Technomic Top 500 ranking of largest restaurant chains in the U.S. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE West Madison Foods
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Texas Roadhouse Partners with West Madison Foods to Launch Line of Ready-to-Eat, Refrigerated Dips
Fans of one of America's leading casual dining restaurant chains1 can now get the flavors of their favorite appetizers at home CHICAGO, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- West Madison Foods, producer of the country's top dairy dip, and Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TXRH), one of America's top casual dining restaurant chains1, today announced the launch of Texas Roadhouse Dairy Dips. The new line features three irresistible dips that pay tribute to Texas Roadhouse's iconic appetizers. These ready-to-eat, refrigerated dips give foodies and snackers an exciting and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of their favorite appetizers in the comfort of home or on the go. So, kick off your boots and get ready to dig in – the three new dips, featuring an incredibly rich, smooth and creamy texture, will be yours for the taking only at Walmart beginning May 12. "Texas Roadhouse continues to explore ways to engage with loyal guests and potential guests in the retail space," said Texas Roadhouse CEO, Jerry Morgan. "With the success of the Mini Rolls and our Buttery Spreads, dips inspired by our legendary appetizers felt like a natural fit." The mouth-watering dip lineup includes three authentic varieties the whole family will enjoy, each available in 12 oz. tubs: Cactus Blossom™ Dip—This dip tastes like a full bite of the fried onion dipped in Texas Roadhouse's famous Blossom sauce – a delightful Cajun style blend of onion, spices, and garlic! Rattlesnake Bites™ Dip—This dip tastes like the restaurant's jalapeno and cheese appetizer – a spicy kick of cheddar cheese, garlic, cayenne and bell peppers. Fried Pickle Dip—Tastes like the fried pickles appetizer, the mouth-watering flavor of golden-fried pickles in a dip form! Texas Roadhouse, known for its generous portions, reasonable prices and lively atmosphere, and West Madison Foods are launching these dips at an apt time, when consumers are eating out less frequently. Consumers still want to enjoy their favorite foods but are also seeking the biggest bang for their buck. The new dips are manufactured and distributed under license by West Madison Foods. About West Madison FoodsWest Madison Foods, based in Chicago, IL, was formed by Brynwood Partners in July 2023 to acquire a portfolio of brands from Ventura Foods. The portfolio includes the exclusive U.S. rights to the iconic Dean's® brand's dairy dips and Marie's® category-leading salad dressings, dips and spreads. For more information on West Madison Foods, please visit About Texas RoadhouseBased in Louisville, Kentucky, founded by Kent Taylor, Texas Roadhouse opened its doors in 1993 and has more than 721 locations in 49 states and 10 foreign countries. The family-friendly restaurant is famous for Hand-Cut Steaks, Made-From-Scratch Sides, Fresh-Baked Bread, and a lively atmosphere. In 2022, Texas Roadhouse was named one of Fortune Magazine's Most Admired Companies. Texas Roadhouse was also recognized as America's Customer Service Champions by USA Today in 2024. In addition to Texas Roadhouse, the company owns and operates Bubba's 33 and Jaggers, for more information, visit 1 Technomic Top 500 ranking of largest restaurant chains in the U.S. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE West Madison Foods
Yahoo
10-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Where was Texas Roadhouse founded? The answer may surprise you
(SavorNation) – Step inside any Texas Roadhouse, and it's easy to spot the numerous references to the Lone Star State. Menu items include Texas Red Chili and a Fort Worth Ribeye; there's a whole corner dedicated to Texas icon Willie Nelson; and it's quite possible a waiter will boot-scoot over to someone's table at any given moment. What you won't see, though, are many mentions of Clarksville, Indiana. Why is Ruth's Chris Steak House called 'Ruth's Chris Steak House'? Despite its 'Texas' moniker, the first-ever Texas Roadhouse opened at a mall in Clarksville, Indiana, in 1993, just over the Ohio river from founder Kent Taylor's hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. So where exactly did Taylor get the idea to go all-in on Texas? According to a spokesperson for the restaurant chain, Taylor had wanted to recreate the roadhouse-style eateries that he observed during previous visits to Texas. 'He wanted to create a value-based restaurant with food he could be proud of, featuring steak, ribs, and made-from-scratch sides and sauces. A spot with a jukebox full of country tunes (originally this was a live band) and an energetic atmosphere,' a spokesperson for the company wrote in a statement shared with Nexstar. Opening up a Texas-style roadhouse, however, wasn't Taylor's first idea. Before settling on a Texas-themed restaurant, Taylor tried opening a seafood restaurant and a 'Florida salad company,' he told the Louisville Business Journal. But one of his first major entrepreneurial successes came after he launched a Colorado-themed restaurant called Buckhead Hickory Grill (later the Buckhead Mountain Grill), having developed a love for Colorado — and skiing — while managing nightclubs and restaurants in the state, he once said in a 2009 interview. Taylor launched the concept in Kentucky, thanks in part to finally finding an investor in former Kentucky Governor John Y. Brown, he wrote in 'Made From Scratch,' a memoir published after his death in 2021. He had also pitched Brown his idea for a Texas-themed steakhouse, but couldn't come to a deal on financing. So he secured his own funding (after being turned down by dozens of other potential investors) to open the first Texas Roadhouse in 1993, and he sold his stake in the Buckhead Mountain Grill a year later, the Louisville Business Journal reported. Within years, the Texas Roadhouse expanded to include dozens of locations. And in 1998, just about five years after its founding, a Texas Roadhouse finally opened in Texas. The first Applebee's had a wildly different name Taylor didn't exactly give up on his dream of a Colorado-themed restaurant, though. He opened the first Aspen Creek Grill in 2009, aiming to offer a wider range of menu items in 'a more upscale atmosphere,' he once told Nation's Restaurant News. (Texas Roadhouse later sold its Aspen Creek concept to a company called Ultra Steak in 2013.) In the decade that followed, Taylor oversaw the opening of additional restaurant chains, including his Bubba's 33 sports bars, as well as a burger chain called Jaggers. And if he were alive today, it's not unthinkable that he'd be developing additional restaurant concepts — perhaps even a few inspired by his time in Indiana or Kentucky. 'I have this creative problem,' he told the Louisville Business Journal in 2020. 'Every few years I have to create something. … I think I might have to go to therapy someday.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Bird flu suspected in deaths of nearly 100 mallards in Little Chute
LITTLE CHUTE, Wis. (WFRV) – Nearly 100 dead birds were removed from a stormwater pond in Little Chute, with authorities suspecting an outbreak of bird flu as the cause. According to Kent Taylor, the Village of Little Chute's Director of Public Works, employees recovered 90 dead mallard carcasses from the pond at Buchanan Street. Wisconsin to end frozen road declaration amid warming temperatures The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was notified, and testing suggests the deaths were linked to Avian Influenza A (H5N1), commonly known as bird flu. The Village of Little Chute continues to work with the Wisconsin DNR on the incident. No further details have been released. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
