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title: "Texas Roadhouse forecasts 6%-7% 2026 commodity inflation while targeting ~35 company openings"
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description: "Texas Roadhouse forecasts 6%-7% commodity inflation for 2026, down from 7%. The company plans approximately 35 openings this year, with 9 expected in Q2. Q1 2026 saw a revenue increase to over $1.6 billion, driven by a 7.1% rise in same-store sales. The restaurant margin decreased to 16.3% due to food cost pressures, while cash flow from operations reached $259 million. Management remains optimistic about traffic and sales, despite challenges in the beef supply chain."
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# Texas Roadhouse forecasts 6%-7% 2026 commodity inflation while targeting ~35 company openings

Earnings Call Insights: Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) Q1 2026 Management view "We are proud of the results our operators delivered for the first quarter of 2026, driven by a same-store sales increase of 7.1%, including 4.5% traffic growth. Revenue surpassed $1.6 billion for the quarter," said "Gerald Morgan (CEO & Executive Vice Chairman)." "On the devel...

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