Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse finds workers harder to come by than sales

The casual-dining operator says that labor is its biggest challenge, and it's already feeling pressure on profit margins.

Leadership

Remembering Kent Taylor

Tributes to the Texas Roadhouse co-founder and longtime leader are pouring out, often from figures far removed from restaurants.

Leadership

Here are some of Kent Taylor’s best lines

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 19, 2021

The late Texas Roadhouse CEO was a maverick, and that extended to the comments he made to investors. Here are a few of his best quotes.

Leadership

Jerry Morgan named to succeed the late Kent Taylor as CEO of Texas Roadhouse

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 19, 2021

Morgan adds the title after serving for just three months as president. Taylor's successor as chairman was not named, and no further details of his death were revealed.

Leadership

Kent Taylor's family says the Texas Roadhouse CEO took his own life

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 19, 2021

The 65-year-old was suffering from the aftereffects of COVID-19, according to a statement.

Leadership

Even in death, Kent Taylor remains a mystery

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 19, 2021

Kent Taylor, the founder and longtime CEO of Texas Roadhouse whose death was announced Thursday evening, was never one for explanations, never mind following convention.

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