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Here are some of Kent Taylor’s best lines

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

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.

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.

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

As sales come close to pre-pandemic levels, the company is looking to licensing and e-commerce for sustained growth.

Big-name players are realigning top management to provide more flexibility and give additional attention to new revenue streams.

He assumes the job from CEO Kent Taylor, who said the move will free him to focus on new business endeavors for the company.

Included in the development plan is one location of the company's drive-thru concept, Jaggers.

As the crisis enters its fifth month, operators are still looking for insight on these matters keeping them up at night.

Deals are a draw in both quick service and casual dining, finds Technomic.

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