Texas Roadhouse is hiking up menu prices amid inflation despite increased sales.
The steak restaurant announced that its menu prices increased by 1.9% in its first-quarter 2026 results, released on May 7. Comparable restaurant sales increased by 7.1% compared to the prior year, with average weekly sales of $174,151, compared to $163,071 in the prior year.
While the chain's restaurant margin decreased because of commodity and labor inflation, some of that decline was offset by higher sales, according to the earnings report.
Still, Texas Roadhouse stated it raised menu prices in early April.
“We kicked off 2026 with terrific momentum, thanks to the hard work and discipline of all our operators," said Jerry Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of Texas Roadhouse, Inc., in the earnings release. "Our strong traffic trends continue to fuel sales growth, and it’s clear that our commitment to delivering a legendary experience is appreciated by our guests.”
