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title: "Texas Roadhouse remains cheaper than Outback as costs climb"
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description: "Texas Roadhouse continues to offer lower prices than Outback on similar menu items despite a 1.9% price increase due to rising commodity and labor costs. Record beef prices, influenced by drought and supply constraints, are expected to keep restaurant and grocery prices high."
datetime: "2026-05-22T00:53:18.000Z"
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# Texas Roadhouse remains cheaper than Outback as costs climb

Price gap persists: Texas Roadhouse undercuts Outback on most similar menu items, from starters to desserts. Costs on the rise: Rising commodity and labor expenses in early 2026 led to a 1.9% menu price hike at Texas Roadhouse. Beef prices surge: Record beef costs, driven by drought and supply constraints, may keep restaurant and grocery prices elevated.

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