Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Announces the Passing of Kent Taylor
March 18 2021 - 7:15PM
Texas Roadhouse, Inc., today announced the passing of its founder
and Chief Executive Officer, Kent Taylor.
Greg Moore, Lead Director, provided this statement on behalf of
the Board of Directors: “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Kent
Taylor. He founded Texas Roadhouse and dedicated himself to
building it into a legendary experience for “Roadies” and
restaurant guests alike. During the pandemic, he gave up his entire
compensation package to help support his frontline workers. This
selfless act was no surprise to anyone who knew Kent and his strong
belief in servant leadership. He was without a doubt, a
people-first leader. His entrepreneurial spirit will live on in the
company he built, the projects he supported and the lives he
touched.”
Kent Taylor founded Texas Roadhouse in 1993 and held various
positions, including most recently Chairman of the Board and
CEO.
About the Company
Texas Roadhouse is a casual dining concept with over 630
restaurants system-wide in 49 states and ten foreign countries. For
more information, please visit the Company’s Web site at
www.texasroadhouse.com.
Contacts:
MediaTravis Doster(502) 638-5457
Investor RelationsMichael Bailen(502)
515-7298
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