Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse has grown to more than 360 casual-dining restaurants with systemwide sales totaling more than $1.3 billion. Founder and chief executive Kent Taylor started the brand in 1993 and has grown it into a publicly traded company (Ticker: TXRH) known for its margaritas, hand-cut steaks, and complimentary bread and peanuts. The chain’s motto is “Legendary Food, Legendary Service.”