Texas Roadhouse turns digital backbone into traffic engine, posts 7.1% SSSG

Largest US casual-dining chain credits new digital kitchen and table management system for 4.5% traffic growth and 14.6% to-go share. CEO positions tech as guest-experience play, not labor replacement, as off-premise contributes $25K per store weekly across 750 units.

— Filed Fri, 15 May, 2026, 07:26 IST · Source Restaurant Business · Updated

Texas Roadhouse, largest US casual-dining chain, posted 7.1% SSSG and 4.5% traffic growth after rolling out a digital kitchen and table management system. To-go hit 14.6% of sales. CEO frames tech as guest-experience enabler, not labor cut.