Trending this week: Texas Roadhouse founder and CEO Kent Taylor dead at 65 and more on what restaurant operators need to know about the restaurant relief grants

Texas Roadhouse founder and CEO Kent Taylor dead at 65

The cause of his death was not disclosed by company officials.

Jerry Morgan named CEO of Texas Roadhouse

Replacing the late founder and CEO Kent Taylor, who died Thursday, Morgan became president of the casual-dining chain in January.

Here’s what restaurant operators need to know about the restaurant relief grants and the rest of the American Rescue Plan

We spoke with two lawyers who broke down some of the most important details of the American Rescue Plan, from how and when operators can apply for relief grants, to how to navigate paid sick leave tax credits.

21 restaurants and franchisees that have filed for bankruptcy during the COVID-19 pandemic

See which restaurant chains and franchisees have so far declared bankruptcy during the pandemic.

IHOP corporate chef Scott Randolph on how to roll out a burrito

The family-dining chain’s vice president of culinary works on new portable options.

Restaurateur Sam Fox is set to open 3-level Nashville club with investor Justin Timberlake

The Twelve Thirty Club

Twelve Thirty lounge and music venue to open April 14 with a late-summer opening for a 400-seat Supper Club restaurant and terrace.

Texas Roadhouse CEO Kent Taylor leaves legacy of legendary generosity remembered throughout the industry

Severe symptoms related to COVID caused the casual-dining leader to take his own life.

Menu Tracker: New items from Buffalo Wild Wings, Sonic Drive-In and Shake Shack

Plus innovation at Bartaco, Black Bear Diner, Farmer Boys, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Hamburger Stand & Wienerschnitzel, Mazzio’s, Modern Market, Paris Baguette, Peet’s Coffee, Pie Five, Pinkberry , SweetFrog, Tim Horton’s, Velvet Taco and Voodoo Doughnut.

4 things you should know about Starbucks this week

Starbucks

From technological advancements for vision-impaired guests, to a rare shareholder vote against the executive pay plan, Starbucks had a busy week.

Olo CEO Noah Glass sees IPO strengthening platform’s independence

NYSE

Digital ordering and delivery solutions company goes public in $450M debut.