Texas Roadhouse Raises Prices 1.9% in Q1, Opens Brunswick County Location
Texas Roadhouse raised menu prices by 1.9% in Q1 2026, following industry-wide increases of 0.2% in April and 3.6% year-over-year. The chain’s restaurant margins declined due to commodity and labor inflation but were partly offset by higher sales while it plans a new location in Brunswick County.
1. Menu Price Increases
Texas Roadhouse implemented a 1.9% increase to menu prices in Q1 2026, exceeding the industry’s 0.2% April rise and 3.6% year-over-year growth. Limited-service menus saw a 0.4% uptick in April, while full-service menus rose by 0.1%.
2. Margins and Sales Impact
Rising commodity and labor costs pressured restaurant margins during the quarter, but stronger sales volumes helped offset some of the margin compression. The chain reported sales growth that cushioned the financial impact of inflationary input costs.
3. Expansion Plans
Texas Roadhouse announced a new restaurant opening in Brunswick County, reinforcing its geographic growth strategy for 2026. The forthcoming location demonstrates confidence in expanding the brand footprint despite prevailing inflationary headwinds.