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Texas Roadhouse

Chick-fil-A leads limited-service chains in customer satisfaction

By Kelsey Squire on Jun. 30, 2015

Chipotle took second place, according to the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index, while Texas Roadhouse led the full-service restaurant category.

High food costs cut into Texas Roadhouse’s Q2 profit

 By Kelsey Squire on Aug. 04, 2015

Despite sales gains, rising beef costs bogged down margins, the company said.

Rising beef prices pushing burger ingenuity

By Kelsey Squire on Aug. 14, 2015

Faced with climbing commodity costs, operators can find opportunity in creating innovative offerings centered on unique, customizable add-ons, Technomic says.

As comps grow, Texas Roadhouse looks to combat labor costs

By Kelsey Squire on Nov. 03, 2015

The chain’s food-cost woes are easing, execs say.

Technology

Are you insured for a cyberattack?

By Sam Smith on Nov. 12, 2015

Restaurateurs beware. While all major commercial providers offer it, cyber liability insurance typically is not included in a general liability policy.

Consumer Trends

7 key consumer types

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 05, 2016

As consumers become more diverse and complex, it’s wise to look beyond traditional demographics—to understand behavioral patterns and attitudes—to help meet their needs and win them over.

Consumer Trends

Favorite chains by menu type

By Sara Rush Wirth on Jan. 18, 2016

Chains ranking highest in their competitive set deliver more than food. They’re winning in all aspects of the dining experience, from service to convenience.

Texas Roadhouse leans into gift card sales

By Kelsey Squire on Feb. 23, 2016

Those sales contributed to the chain’s Q4 gains, which bucked the declines seen by other casual-dining concepts.

American diners swinging back to beef

By Restaurant Business Staff on Mar. 29, 2016

Beef consumption is expected to grow for the first time since 2006.

Steakhouse pioneer Stuart Anderson dies at age 93

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 09, 2016

The founder of the Black Angus chain hit on the idea of selling a steak dinner for $2.99. His influence on the industry is still evident today.

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