Texas Roadhouse

Based on the company’s menu and reporting, its protein offerings remain consistent with prior disclosures and include beef, chicken, seafood, pork, eggs, and dairy. In its 2024 annual report (AR) the company reiterates that beef represents the most material protein in its supply chain, noting that beef accounts for almost half of its food and beverage costs and that changes in consumer preferences related to beef could harm its business. It confirms that the majority of its beef supply is sourced from the United States and Canada. It does not provide any information related to the extent of its exposure to other animal proteins that appear on its menus.

Texas Roadhouse discloses in the company’s 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR) that it sources 100% of its salmon from Norway and that this salmon is raised antibiotic-free. The company does not disclose an antibiotic policy for any of its other animal proteins or seafood offerings. While the company states that all of its sourced animal products comply with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations regarding responsible antibiotic use, it does not restrict or prohibit the use of medically important antimicrobials (MIAs) in accordance with the World Health Organisation’s guidelines. Therefore, FAIRR does not consider this a formal antibiotics policy, as Texas Roadhouse does not go beyond compliance with local regulations. For other proteins, the company reiterates its sourcing partnerships with suppliers who adhere to the North American Meat Institute (NAMI) and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) programs, the National Chicken Council (NCC) guidelines for poultry, and the Pork Quality Assurance Plus (PQA+) principles. These affiliations reflect an industry-standard approach but fall short of demonstrating a proactive or restrictive policy on antibiotics use.

Texas Roadhouse continues to disclose that it serves 100% antibiotic-free Norwegian salmon, but it remains unclear whether this applies exclusively to Texas Roadhouse locations or also extends to the company’s Bubba’s 33 and Jaggers brands. The company does not specify whether the policy applies to franchised restaurants, which accounted for 118 of the company’s 784 restaurants as of the end of 2024. Given that Texas Roadhouse restaurants represent the majority of company-owned locations (608 out of 666), it can be assumed that the policy has its primary application within that segment; however, the lack of clarity regarding the scope of coverage across brands and ownership models limits the transparency of the company’s commitment.

Texas Roadhouse continues to report that it serves 100% antibiotic-free Norwegian salmon but does not provide evidence of tracking or monitoring antibiotic use across other animal proteins in its supply chain. The company’s disclosure confirms adherence to FDA regulations and supplier partnerships that support responsible use practices, yet it does not include data or specific metrics related to antibiotics usage. As such, there is no indication that Texas Roadhouse is actively measuring or disclosing antibiotic use across its broader protein supply chain beyond salmon.

The company provides no new evidence that it conducts third-party audits focused specifically on antibiotic use within its supply chain. While the 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report references food safety and sanitation audits performed by third-party teams, there is no mention of audits related to antibiotic use compliance. This absence of dedicated audit practices limits the ability to assess the company’s oversight of its antibiotic sourcing policies.

Texas Roadhouse does not disclose a formal policy for managing non-compliance related to antibiotic use among its suppliers.

Texas Roadhouse has not set any time-bound targets to reduce antibiotic use in its protein supply chain. While the company continues to communicate its commitment to responsible sourcing and references adherence to FDA regulations, it has not established specific goals or timelines aimed at reducing the use of antibiotics.

This is not applicable as Texas Roadhouse has not set any targets to reduce antibiotic use in its supply chain.

This is not applicable as Texas Roadhouse has not set any targets to reduce antibiotic use in its supply chain.