Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
A casual-dining chain famous for hand-cut steaks and ribs, Texas Roadhouse also runs Bubba's 33 (burgers, pizza, wings) and Jaggers (fast-casual burgers and chicken) across dozens of states and ten foreign countries. Founder Kent Taylor opened the first location in Clarksville, Indiana, in 1993, choosing a Texas-themed name for its oversized portions and big hospitality. Managers share in each restaurant's profits through an owner-operator partnership.