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Casual DiningLimited DataItem 19: ✓ DisclosedQuality: 75/100

Texas Roadhouse

Based on 2024 FDD · 4 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
61
C
Moderate Risk
Composite score based on SBA default rate, unit growth, disclosure quality & investment efficiency.
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Total Investment Range$3.9M – $7.9M
MinMid: $5.9MMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$40K
Royalty Rate
4%
Ad Fund Rate
30%
Total Burden
4.3%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
56
Net Unit Growth
→ —
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
~8–15%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
~5–12 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
~3–8%
Fewer than 50 loans on record
Median Revenue
~$800K–$2M
Item 19 disclosed
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Texas Roadhouse vs. Casual Dining Average

MetricTexas RoadhouseCasual Dining Avg
SBA Default Rate—7.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return—15.5%
Total Investment$5.9M$250K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

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Questions to Ask Before You Sign

5 data-driven questions every Texas Roadhouse franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Texas Roadhouse's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Texas Roadhouse disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.