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Texas Roadhouse is coming to Moline, with 200 new jobs planned. Moline is getting a new Texas Roadhouse. Officials broke ground Wednesday morning on the new restaurant, which will be located at 3434 38th Avenue, just north of John Deere Road. Moline Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati joined representatives from Texas Roadhouse and Scout Capital Group for the groundbreaking celebration. Even Andy the Armadillo made an appearance. Location of the new Texas Roadhouse. The approximately $8 million restaurant is expected to seat about 360 guests and bring roughly 200 jobs to Moline. Currently under construction. Construction is already underway, with hiring expected to begin in March 2027. The restaurant is currently expected to open in summer 2027. The new location will add another popular dining option to the 38th Avenue corridor, just north of John Deere Road. City officials say they are excited about the investment and the jobs the restaurant is expected to bring to the community. For Texas Roadhouse fans in the Quad Cities, there is now a new spot to look forward to next summer. Photos of the Mississippi Valley Fair. Here are some of the best photos from the Mississippi Valley Fair 2026! From the rides and food to the concerts, crowds and unforgettable moments, take a look at how Quad Cities locals captured this year's fair.

Texas Roadhouse responds to food-tampering, racism allegations on TikTok. Knoxville News Sentinel Updated Aug. 24, 2026, 12:53 p.m. CT * Texas Roadhouse responded to unverified social media claims of racism and food tampering by its servers. * The restaurant stated it does not tolerate discrimination and is investigating the allegations. * Social media users say the Texas Roadhouse response is due to allegations that servers and employees were treating Black diners differently. Over the weekend, Texas Roadhouse responded to unverified social media allegations claiming employees at some of its restaurants discriminated against Black customers. The chain said it is investigating the claims and remains committed to treating guests with respect. Texas Roadhouse made two TikTok posts on Aug. 23. The first said the restaurant is dedicated to welcoming every guest. "We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or mistreatment of any kind, and we expect our Roadies to treat every guest with dignity and care," Texas Roadhouse said in its post. The second post seemed to address a video circulating on social media alleging discrimination. The video Texas Roadhouse referenced could not be independently verified. "We believe it to be completely unfounded and we take every accusation toward our brand seriously. We are investigating this alleged abhorrent behavior and remain committed to treating every guest with respect, dignity, and the Legendary Service they deserve," the second post said. Texas Roadhouse said it lost its verification badge on TikTok. It is unclear whether that is related to the controversy. What was Texas Roadhouse accused of? Social media users say the Texas Roadhouse response is due to allegations that servers and employees were treating Black diners differently. The allegations stem from a screenshot of a Facebook post made on an existing group called "White and Proud." The post claimed servers at Texas Roadhouse and Logan's Roadhouse were tampering with food prepared for Black customers. The post appears to no longer be up on Facebook, though a screenshot has been widely shared. "To mess with someone's food is the highest level of disrespect," a TikTok user said while discussing the allegations in a video. The accusations of food tampering have sparked fear among Black Texas Roadhouse customers, with many people expressing in TikTok comments that they will no longer dine at the restaurant. "As a black woman who loves Texas Roadhouse, I will NEVER eat here again bc I cannot be sure that my food is being handled safely," one user responded to the restaurant's posts. In an email, a spokesperson for Texas Roadhouse said the allegations were an "online hoax." "Our current investigation points to this being an online hoax. We have found no credible evidence of food tampering, and the Facebook post has since been deleted. We have engaged with a third-party firm to help us attempt to locate the source of this unfounded allegation. Several online channels are stating that there is no credible evidence supporting the claims," the email said. Texas Roadhouse locations in Tennessee. Texas Roadhouse, surprisingly, did not begin in Texas. The first location was opened on Feb. 17, 1993, by Kent Taylor in Clarksville, Indiana. In 2004, Texas Roadhouse became a publicly traded company, according to the restaurant's website. Texas Roadhouse, based in Louisville, Kentucky, has grown to 755 locations nationally and internationally. The restaurant has been around in Tennessee since the 2000s, according to previous coverage. The chain has continued to expand in Tennessee. In 2016, Texas Roadhouse had 13 locations. It has added seven more since then, bringing its total to 20 locations across the state. * 1125 Frank St., Alcoa, Tennessee * 3017 Century Farms Circle, Antioch, Tennessee * 2020 Hamilton Place Blvd., Chattanooga, Tennessee * 2702 Wilma Rudolph Blvd., Clarksville, Tennessee * 1275 Interstate Drive, Cookeville, Tennessee * 3450 E. Andrew Johnson Highway, Greenville, Tennessee * 309 Indian Lake Blvd., Hendersonville, Tennessee * 5362 Highway 153, Hixson, Tennessee * 1203 Vann Drive, Jackson, Tennessee * 120 Morrell Road, Knoxville, Tennessee * 11001 Turkey Drive, Knoxville, Tennessee * 3071 Kinzel Way, Knoxville, Tennessee * 2810 New Brunswick Road, Memphis, Tennessee * 4332 Erica Greene Circle, Morristown, Tennessee * 116 John R. Rice Blvd., Murfreesboro, Tennessee * 3786 Parkway, Pigeon Forge, Tennessee * 7559 Conner Road, Powell, Tennessee * 180 Collier Drive, Sevierville, Tennessee * 1065 Crossings Circle, Spring Hill, Tennessee * 105 Bear Crossing, Mt. Juliet, Tennessee

Texas Roadhouse and Brinker International have the recipe rivals are missing. August 15, 2026 Key points. * While chains like Sweetgreen and Papa John's struggled in 2026, Texas Roadhouse and Brinker International managed to grow both comps and margins. * Texas Roadhouse shares rallied nearly 30% year-to-date and reached a new all-time high after management cut its fiscal 2026 beef inflation forecast to 5%. * Brinker International stock surged 80% over three months as Chili's same-store sales growth of 5.6% drove an upbeat fiscal 2027 outlook despite Maggiano's weakness. * MarketBeat previews the top five stocks to own by September 1st. The restaurant sector has been a mixed bag so far in 2026. Commodity prices like beef and oil have been a major pressure point, and several fast casual chains like Sweetgreen Inc. NYSE: SG and Papa John's International Inc. NASDAQ: PZZA recently reported disastrous earnings. But the industry has its fair share of winners as well, and the following two companies are pulling off an impressive double-feat: growing comps and margins. With commodity pressures (hopefully) in the rearview and consumer sentiment bouncing off historic lows, these three restaurant stocks look like good candidates for a strong second-half finish. Texas Roadhouse: margins expected to improve as commodity pressures fade. Texas Roadhouse today. Texas Roadhouse $207.10 +0.09 (+0.04%) As of 08/14/2026 04:00 PM Eastern * 52-Week Range - $153.82 | $216.30 * Dividend Yield - 1.45% * P/E Ratio - 33.14 * Price Target - $208.48 Texas Roadhouse Inc. NASDAQ: TXRH was hit hardest by soaring beef prices, and its stock went nearly two years between all-time highs. The company sells its steaks at thinner margins than most casual chains and makes up the difference by upselling add-ons, sides, and drinks. This strategy gave them little room to absorb soaring beef costs, which peaked in Q4 2025 when the company reported 9.5% commodity inflation in its quarterly earnings. At the time, management gave commodity guidance of 7% for fiscal 2026, which was expected to pressure margin growth through the rest of the year. Discover more ETF screener access But when the company released its fiscal Q2 2026 results on Aug. 6, some of those fears were put to rest. The commodity inflation outlook was lowered to 5% for fiscal 2026, with a predicted decline to 2%-3% by Q3. Beef relief is the primary reason investors remain committed to the company despite negative year-over-year (YOY) earnings growth. Margin rates have yet to reflect these falling costs, but Q2 saw sales outgrow the commodity pressure, which helps explain why profitability eroded despite 6.2% comps and 11.1% revenue growth. However, declines in margin rates are slowing, and food and beverage costs as a percentage of sales should turn negative YOY if current pricing trends hold. The stock received several price target boosts following the earnings report, including a new Street-high target of $235 from Robert Baird and Royal Bank of Canada. TXRH shares are now up nearly 30% year-to-date (YTD), with nearly half the gain coming in the last six weeks. The stock broke above the 50- and 200-day moving averages in June as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) crept into bullish territory. A Golden Cross confirmed the breakout, and the stock made its first new all-time high since 2024 on July 29. With cost relief in sight and consumer sentiment improving, the stock may have further upside. Brinker International: 2027 guidance boost pops stock another 10%. Brinker International today. Brinker International $237.42 -1.19 (-0.50%) As of 08/14/2026 03:59 PM Eastern * 52-Week Range - $100.30 | $253.71 * P/E Ratio - 21.80 * Price Target - $234.35 Brinker International Inc. NYSE: EAT has been one of the industry's surprise turnaround stories, driven mostly by growth in its flagship Chili's restaurants. And unlike Texas Roadhouse, the company began seeing its margins expand before cost relief entered the picture, which is why its stock chart looks more like that of an AI hyperscaler than a casual sit-down dining chain. Shares are up 80% in the last three months alone, and got yet another bump following the company's latest numbers. Brinker International reported its fiscal Q4 2026 results before the bell on Aug. 12, with fairly milquetoast headline numbers: earnings per share (EPS) of $3.07, slightly below consensus, and revenue of $1.54 billion, slightly above consensus. But the proof was in the composition, which again shows very strong underlying economics. Same-store sales at Chili's grew 5.6%, which helped offset a 2.5% comp decline from Maggiano's. Restaurant operating margins grew 40 basis points YOY and 20 basis points sequentially, indicating that dollar economics were improving even at the zenith of commodity pressure. Maggiano's remains an anchor, with foot traffic declining 5.3%, but it accounts for less than 10% of total company sales. It was the full-year fiscal 2027 guidance boost that sent the stock soaring after the release. Management guided annual revenue of $6.2 billion to $6.3 billion, and EPS of $12.60 to $13.40. At the midpoint, these figures represent YOY growth of 6.9% and 21%. However, there's a caveat: a 53rd week, which should be removed for a complete comparison. Without the 53rd week, revenue growth estimates are 4.9%, and the EPS range is $11.90 to $12.70. Still impressive growth, but not as shocking as the headline figures. The EAT stock chart reflects the margin gains TXRH has yet to achieve. An 80% gain in a quarter has already baked in much of the cost relief, and EAT faces less pressure from beef prices anyway. The long-term uptrend remains healthy, with price firmly above the 50- and 200-day moving averages, which formed a bullish Golden Cross in June. But a short-term pullback wouldn't be surprising with the RSI above 75, which indicates an overbought stock. However, if investors take profits over the next few sessions, the pullback could create a better entry point for new investors, especially since the stock still trades at a discount to TXRH at 24 times earnings. Continue following MarketBeat Before you consider Brinker International, you'll want to hear this. MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. 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Companies mentioned in this article. | Company | MarketRank(TM) | Current Price | Price Change | Dividend Yield | P/E Ratio | Consensus Rating | Consensus Price Target | | Brinker International (EAT) | 2.9082 of 5 stars | $237.42 | -0.5% | 0.64% | 21.80 | Moderate Buy | $234.35 | | Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) | 4.7242 of 5 stars | $207.10 | 0.0% | 1.45% | 33.14 | Hold | $208.48 | | Darden Restaurants (DRI) | 3.1652 of 5 stars | $225.32 | 0.8% | 2.88% | 21.71 | Moderate Buy | $228.88 |