Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) 10-K 28 Feb 14 2013 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 19, 2014	Jun. 25, 2013
Document and Entity Information	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'Texas Roadhouse, Inc.	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001289460	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$1,528,082,277
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	69,967,867	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$94,874	$81,746
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4 in 2013 and $22 in 2012	25,391	16,416
Inventories, net	11,954	10,909
Prepaid income taxes	421	3,374
Prepaid expenses	10,250	7,191
Deferred tax assets	2,853	2,836
Total current assets	145,743	122,472
Property and equipment, net	586,192	531,654
Goodwill	116,468	113,435
Intangible assets, net	8,625	9,264
Other assets	20,616	14,429
Total assets	877,644	791,254
Current liabilities:	'	'
Current maturities of long-term debt and obligations under capital leases	243	338
Accounts payable	38,404	32,374
Deferred revenue - gift cards	62,723	53,041
Accrued wages	28,994	25,030
Accrued taxes and licenses	17,434	13,253
Dividends payable	'	13,135
Other accrued liabilities	27,382	21,491
Total current liabilities	175,180	158,662
Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases, excluding current maturities	50,990	51,264
Stock option and other deposits	5,311	4,718
Deferred rent	23,742	20,168
Deferred tax liabilities	5,774	6,102
Fair value of derivative financial instruments	2,696	4,016
Other liabilities	20,091	15,587
Total liabilities	283,784	260,517
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries stockholders' equity:	'	'
Preferred stock ($0.001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding)	'	'
Common stock ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 70,352,257 and 68,977,045 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively)	70	69
Additional paid-in-capital	215,051	199,967
Retained earnings	374,190	327,509
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-1,652	-2,461
Total Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries stockholders' equity	587,659	525,084
Noncontrolling interests	6,201	5,653
Total equity	593,860	530,737
Total liabilities and equity	$877,644	$791,254

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Consolidated Balance Sheets	'	'
Receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars)	$4	$22
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Preferred stock, shares authorized	1,000,000	1,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.00	$0.00
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	70,352,257	68,977,045
Common stock, shares outstanding	70,352,257	68,977,045

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011
Revenue:	'	'	'
Restaurant sales	$1,410,118	$1,252,358	$1,099,475
Franchise royalties and fees	12,467	10,973	9,751
Total revenue	1,422,585	1,263,331	1,109,226
Restaurant operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below):	'	'	'
Cost of sales	492,306	423,615	367,385
Labor	411,394	367,763	326,233
Rent	28,978	25,797	23,150
Other operating	224,882	204,318	184,073
Pre-opening	17,891	12,399	11,534
Depreciation and amortization	51,562	46,717	42,709
Impairment and closure	399	1,624	1,201
Gain on sale of other concept	-1,800	'	'
General and administrative	77,258	70,640	57,702
Total costs and expenses	1,302,870	1,152,873	1,013,987
Income from operations	119,715	110,458	95,239
Interest expense, net	2,201	2,347	2,413
Equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates	-713	-428	-366
Income before taxes	118,227	108,539	93,192
Provision for income taxes	34,140	34,738	26,765
Net income including noncontrolling interests	84,087	73,801	66,427
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	3,664	2,631	2,463
Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries	80,423	71,170	63,964
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of tax of $(0.5) million, $(0.1) million and $0.8 million, respectively	809	148	-1,271
Total comprehensive income	$81,232	$71,318	$62,693
Net income per common share attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries:	'	'	'
Basic (in dollars per share)	$1.15	$1.02	$0.90
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$1.13	$1	$0.88
Weighted average shares outstanding:	'	'	'
Basic (in shares)	70,089	70,026	70,829
Diluted (in shares)	71,362	71,485	72,278
Cash dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$0.48	$0.46	$0.32

Consolidated_Statements_of_Inc1

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income	'	'	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, tax	($0.50)	($0.10)	$0.80

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)	Total	Total Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in-Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Noncontrolling Interests
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Balance at Dec. 28, 2010	$499,382	$496,616	$72	$250,874	$247,008	($1,338)	$2,766
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 28, 2010	'	'	72,222,991	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	66,427	63,964	'	'	63,964	'	2,463
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of tax of ($0.5) million, ($0.1) million and $0.8 million for the year 2013, 2012 and 2011 respectively	-1,271	-1,271	'	'	'	-1,271	'
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	-2,270	'	'	'	'	'	-2,270
Noncontrolling interests contribution	959	'	'	'	'	'	959
Noncontrolling interests liquidation adjustments	-37	-37	'	-37	'	'	'
Dividends declared and paid ($0.48, $0.27 and $0.24 per share for the year 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively)	-17,012	-17,012	'	'	-17,012	'	'
Dividends declared ($0.19 and $0.08 per share for the year 2012 and 2011, respectively)	-5,535	-5,535	'	'	-5,535	'	'
Shares issued under stock option plans including tax effects	7,283	7,283	'	7,283	'	'	'
Shares issued under stock option plans including tax effects (in shares)	'	'	477,525	'	'	'	'
Repurchase of shares of common stock	-59,147	-59,147	-4	-59,143	'	'	'
Repurchase of shares of common stock (in shares)	'	'	-3,972,100	'	'	'	'
Settlement of restricted stock units	'	'	1	-1	'	'	'
Settlement of restricted stock units (in shares)	'	'	674,392	'	'	'	'
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdings	-3,482	-3,482	'	-3,482	'	'	'
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdings (in shares)	'	'	-215,841	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	10,525	10,525	'	10,525	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 27, 2011	495,822	491,904	69	206,019	288,425	-2,609	3,918
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 27, 2011	'	'	69,186,967	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	73,801	71,170	'	'	71,170	'	2,631
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of tax of ($0.5) million, ($0.1) million and $0.8 million for the year 2013, 2012 and 2011 respectively	148	148	'	'	'	148	'
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	-2,712	'	'	'	'	'	-2,712
Noncontrolling interests contribution	1,816	'	'	'	'	'	1,816
Noncontrolling interests liquidation adjustments	-368	-368	'	-368	'	'	'
Dividends declared and paid ($0.48, $0.27 and $0.24 per share for the year 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively)	-18,951	-18,951	'	'	-18,951	'	'
Dividends declared ($0.19 and $0.08 per share for the year 2012 and 2011, respectively)	-13,135	-13,135	'	'	-13,135	'	'
Shares issued under stock option plans including tax effects	14,277	14,277	1	14,276	'	'	'
Shares issued under stock option plans including tax effects (in shares)	'	'	1,115,278	'	'	'	'
Repurchase of shares of common stock	-29,421	-29,421	-2	-29,419	'	'	'
Repurchase of shares of common stock (in shares)	'	'	-1,786,855	'	'	'	'
Settlement of restricted stock units	'	'	1	-1	'	'	'
Settlement of restricted stock units (in shares)	'	'	683,614	'	'	'	'
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdings	-3,733	-3,733	'	-3,733	'	'	'
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdings (in shares)	'	'	-221,959	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	13,193	13,193	'	13,193	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 25, 2012	530,737	525,084	69	199,967	327,509	-2,461	5,653
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 25, 2012	68,977,045	'	68,977,045	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	84,087	80,423	'	'	80,423	'	3,664
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, net of tax of ($0.5) million, ($0.1) million and $0.8 million for the year 2013, 2012 and 2011 respectively	809	809	'	'	'	809	'
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	-3,116	'	'	'	'	'	-3,116
Noncontrolling interests liquidation adjustments	36	36	'	36	'	'	'
Dividends declared and paid ($0.48, $0.27 and $0.24 per share for the year 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively)	-33,742	-33,742	'	'	-33,742	'	'
Shares issued under stock option plans including tax effects	20,028	20,028	1	20,027	'	'	'
Shares issued under stock option plans including tax effects (in shares)	'	'	1,173,945	'	'	'	'
Repurchase of shares of common stock	-12,761	-12,761	-1	-12,760	'	'	'
Repurchase of shares of common stock (in shares)	'	'	-461,600	'	'	'	'
Settlement of restricted stock units	'	'	1	-1	'	'	'
Settlement of restricted stock units (in shares)	'	'	991,446	'	'	'	'
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdings	-6,958	-6,958	'	-6,958	'	'	'
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdings (in shares)	'	'	-328,579	'	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	14,740	14,740	'	14,740	'	'	'
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	$593,860	$587,659	$70	$215,051	$374,190	($1,652)	$6,201
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	70,352,257	'	70,352,257	'	'	'	'

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sto1

Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives, tax	$0.50	$0.10	($0.80)
Dividends declared and paid per share (in dollars per share)	$0.48	$0.27	$0.24
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$0.48	$0.46	$0.32

Consolidated_Statements_of_Cas

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:	'	'	'
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$84,087	$73,801	$66,427
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	51,562	46,717	42,709
Deferred income taxes	-947	-2,166	70
Loss on disposition of assets	3,794	2,805	2,378
Gain on sale of other concept	-1,800	'	'
Impairment and closure costs	278	1,459	1,127
Equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates	-713	-428	-366
Distributions of income received from investments in unconsolidated affiliates	444	429	336
Provision for doubtful accounts	86	17	183
Share-based compensation expense	14,740	13,193	10,525
Changes in operating working capital:	'	'	'
Receivables	-9,063	-4,953	-3,139
Inventories	-1,057	-119	-1,533
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	-3,066	-146	159
Other assets	-4,720	-2,773	-3,497
Accounts payable	5,712	1,736	3,785
Deferred revenue - gift cards	9,555	8,842	4,893
Accrued wages	3,964	1,329	2,651
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	-4,887	-3,605	-2,255
Prepaid income taxes and income taxes payable	7,931	806	2,055
Accrued taxes and licenses	4,088	872	63
Other accrued liabilities	5,891	3,842	5,262
Deferred rent	3,453	3,035	2,676
Other liabilities	4,504	3,353	1,910
Net cash provided by operating activities	173,836	148,046	136,419
Cash flows from investing activities:	'	'	'
Capital expenditures - property and equipment	-111,478	-86,985	-79,663
Acquisition of franchise restaurants, net of cash acquired	'	-4,297	'
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates	-1,180	'	'
Proceeds from sale of other concept, net	1,387	'	'
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment, including insurance proceeds	23	1,128	188
Net cash used in investing activities	-111,248	-90,154	-79,475
Cash flows from financing activities:	'	'	'
(Repayments of) proceeds from revolving credit facility	'	-10,000	10,000
Repurchase of shares of common stock	-12,761	-29,421	-59,147
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest contributions and other	'	1,285	'
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	-3,116	-2,712	-2,270
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation	4,887	3,605	2,255
Proceeds from stock option and other deposits, net	593	172	494
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdings	-6,958	-3,733	-3,482
Principal payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations	-369	-303	-275
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	15,141	10,670	5,016
Dividends paid to shareholders	-46,877	-24,486	-17,012
Net cash used in financing activities	-49,460	-54,923	-64,421
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	13,128	2,969	-7,477
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year	81,746	78,777	86,254
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year	94,874	81,746	78,777
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:	'	'	'
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	2,400	2,478	2,368
Income taxes paid	27,156	36,096	24,641
Capital expenditures included in accounts payable	$1,383	$1,065	$3,171

Description_of_Business

Description of Business	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Description of Business	'
Description of Business	'
	(1) Description of Business
	The accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Texas Roadhouse, Inc. ("TRI"), our wholly-owned subsidiaries and subsidiaries in which we own more than 50 percent interest (collectively, the "Company", "we", "our" and/or "us") as of and for the 53 weeks ended December 31, 2013 and 52 weeks ended December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011. Our wholly-owned subsidiaries include: Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC ("Holdings"), Texas Roadhouse Development Corporation ("TRDC"), Texas Roadhouse Management Corp ("Management Corp.") and Strategic Restaurant Concepts, LLC ("Strategic Concepts"). We and our subsidiaries operate restaurants primarily under the Texas Roadhouse name. Holdings also provides supervisory and administrative services for certain other franchise Texas Roadhouse restaurants. TRDC sells franchise rights and collects the franchise royalties and fees. Management Corp. provides management services to the Company and certain other franchise Texas Roadhouse restaurants. All significant balances and transactions between the consolidated entities have been eliminated.
	As of December 31, 2013, we owned and operated 346 restaurants and franchised an additional 74 restaurants in 48 states and three foreign countries. Of the 420 restaurants that were operating at December 31, 2013, (i) 346 were Company-owned restaurants, 331 of which were wholly-owned and 15 of which were majority-owned and (ii) 74 were franchise restaurants.
	As of December 25, 2012, we owned and operated 320 restaurants and franchised or licensed an additional 72 restaurants in 47 states and two foreign countries. Of the 392 restaurants that were operating at December 25, 2012, (i) 320 were Company-owned restaurants, 305 of which were wholly-owned and 15 of which were majority-owned, (ii) 71 were franchise restaurants and (iii) one was a license restaurant.

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	(a)    Principles of Consolidation
	As of December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, we owned a 5.0% to 10.0% equity interest in 23 restaurants. The unconsolidated restaurants are accounted for using the equity method. While we exercise significant control over these franchise restaurants, we do not consolidate their financial position, results of operations or cash flows as it is immaterial to our consolidated financial position, results of operations and/or cash flows. Our investments in these unconsolidated affiliates are included in Other assets in our consolidated balance sheets, and we record our percentage share of net income earned by these unconsolidated affiliates in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income under Equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates. All significant intercompany balances and transactions for these unconsolidated restaurants as well as the companies whose accounts have been consolidated have been eliminated.
	(b)    Fiscal Year
	We utilize a 52 or 53 week accounting period that ends on the last Tuesday in December. We utilize a 13 week accounting period for quarterly reporting purposes, except in years containing 53 weeks when the fourth quarter contains 14 weeks. Fiscal year 2013 was 53 weeks in length. In fiscal 2013, the 53rd week added approximately $32.0 million to restaurant sales and total revenues and an estimated $0.03 to $0.04 to diluted earnings per share in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. Fiscal years 2012 and 2011 were 52 weeks in length.
	(c)    Cash and Cash Equivalents
	For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, we consider all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Book overdrafts are recorded in accounts payable and are included within operating cash flows. Cash and cash equivalents also included receivables from credit card companies, which amounted to $7.7 million and $19.7 million at December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively, because the balances are settled within two to three business days.
	(d)    Receivables
	Receivables consist principally of amounts due from retail gift card providers, certain franchise restaurants for reimbursement of labor costs, pre-opening and other expenses, and amounts due for royalty fees from franchise restaurants.
	Receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in our existing accounts receivable. We determine the allowance based on historical write-off experience. We review our allowance for doubtful accounts quarterly. Past due balances over 120 days and a specified amount are reviewed individually for collectability. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.
	(e)    Inventories
	Inventories, consisting principally of food, beverages and supplies, are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market.
	(f)    Pre-opening Expenses
	Pre-opening expenses are charged to operations as incurred. These costs include wages, benefits, travel and lodging for the training and opening management teams, rent and food, beverage and other restaurant operating expenses incurred prior to a restaurant opening for business.
	(g)    Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments are capitalized while expenditures for maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is computed on property and equipment, including assets located on leased properties, over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the related assets or the underlying lease term using the straight-line method. In some cases, assets on leased properties are depreciated over a period of time which includes both the initial term of the lease and one or more option periods. See note 2(p). Depreciation and amortization expense as shown on our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income is substantially all attributable to restaurant-level assets.
	The estimated useful lives are:
	Land improvements	10 - 25 years
	Buildings and leasehold improvements	10 - 25 years
	Equipment and smallwares	3 - 10 years
	Furniture and fixtures	3 - 10 years
	The cost of purchasing transferable liquor licenses through open markets in jurisdictions with a limited number of authorized liquor licenses are capitalized and indefinite-lived assets and included in Property and equipment, net.
	Repairs and maintenance expense amounted to $15.9 million, $13.8 million and $12.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011, respectively. These costs are included in other operating costs in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
	(h)    Impairment of Goodwill
	Goodwill represents the excess of cost over fair value of assets of businesses acquired. In accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other ("ASC 350"), we perform tests to assess potential impairments at the end of each fiscal year or during the year if an event or other circumstance indicates that it may be impaired. Our assessment is performed at the reporting unit level, which is at the individual restaurant level. In the first step of the review process, we compare the estimated fair value of the restaurant with its carrying value, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value of the restaurant exceeds its carrying amount, no further analysis is needed. If the estimated fair value of the restaurant is less than its carrying amount, the second step of the review process requires the calculation of the implied fair value of the goodwill by allocating the estimated fair value of the restaurant to all of the assets and liabilities of the restaurant as if it had been acquired in a business combination. If the carrying value of the goodwill associated with the restaurant exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized for that excess amount.
	The valuation approaches used to determine fair value are subject to key judgments and assumptions that are sensitive to change such as judgment and assumptions about appropriate revenue growth rates, operating margins, weighted average cost of capital and comparable company and acquisition market multiples. In estimating the fair value using the capitalization of earnings method or discounted cash flows, we consider the period of time the restaurant has been open, the trend of operations over such period and future periods, expectations of future sales growth and terminal value. Assumptions about important factors such as trend of future operations and sales growth are limited to those that are supportable based upon the plans for the restaurant and actual results at comparable restaurants. When developing these key judgments and assumptions, we consider economic, operational and market conditions that could impact fair value. The judgments and assumptions used are consistent with what we believe hypothetical market participants would use. However, estimates are inherently uncertain and represent only our reasonable expectations regarding future developments. If the estimates used in performing the impairment test prove inaccurate, the fair value of the restaurants may ultimately prove to be significantly lower, thereby causing the carrying value to exceed the fair value and indicating impairment has occurred.
	In 2013, as a result of our annual goodwill impairment analysis, we determined that there was no goodwill impairment. In 2012, as a result of our annual goodwill impairment analysis, we determined that goodwill related to one restaurant was impaired as discussed further in note 15. Refer to note 6 for additional information related to goodwill and intangible assets.
	(i)    Other Assets
	Other assets consist primarily of deferred compensation plan assets, investments in foreign operations, deposits and costs related to the issuance of debt. The debt issuance costs are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the related debt. For further discussion of the deferred compensation plan, see note 14.
	(j)    Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets
	In accordance with ASC 360-10-05, Property, Plant and Equipment, long-lived assets related to each restaurant to be held and used in the business, such as property and equipment and intangible assets subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a restaurant may not be recoverable. When we evaluate restaurants, cash flows are the primary indicator of impairment. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the restaurant to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the restaurant. Under our policies, trailing 12-month cash flow results below $300,000 at the individual restaurant level signals potential impairment. In our evaluation of restaurants that do not meet the cash flow threshold, we estimate future undiscounted cash flows from operating the restaurant over its estimated useful life, which can be for a period of over 20 years. In the estimation of future cash flows, we consider the period of time the restaurant has been open, the trend of operations over such period and future periods and expectations of future sales growth. Assumptions about important factors such as trend of future operations and sales growth are limited to those that are supportable based upon the plans for the restaurant and actual results at comparable restaurants. If the carrying amount of the restaurant exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the assets. We generally measure fair value by discounting estimated future cash flows or by independent third party appraisal, if available. When fair value is measured by discounting estimated future cash flows, the assumptions used are consistent with what we believe hypothetical market participants would use. We also use a discount rate that is commensurate with the risk inherent in the projected cash flows. The adjusted carrying amounts of assets to be held and used are depreciated over their remaining useful life. In 2013, we recorded $0.2 million of impairment related to one previously closed restaurant. In 2012, as a result of our impairment analysis, we determined that the building, equipment, furniture and fixtures at one restaurant was impaired. For further discussion regarding closures and impairments recorded in 2013, 2012 and 2011, including the impairments of goodwill and other long-lived assets, refer to note 15.
	(k)    Insurance Reserves
	We self-insure a significant portion of expected losses under our workers compensation, general liability, employment practices liability, property insurance and employee healthcare programs. We purchase insurance for individual claims that exceed the amounts listed below:
	Employment practices liability	$	250,000
	Workers compensation	$	350,000
	General liability	$	250,000
	Property	$	50,000
	Employee healthcare	$	150,000
	We record a liability for unresolved claims and for an estimate of incurred but not reported claims at our anticipated cost based on estimates provided by management, a third party administrator and/or actuary. The estimated liability is based on a number of assumptions and factors regarding economic conditions, the frequency and severity of claims and claim development history and settlement practices. Our assumptions are reviewed, monitored, and adjusted when warranted by changing circumstances. The workers compensation and general liability reserves are discounted as we consider the amount and timing of cash payments reliably determinable. The discount is not significant.
	(l)    Segment Reporting
	We consider our restaurant and franchising operations as similar and have aggregated them into a single reportable segment. The majority of the restaurants operate in the U.S. within the casual dining segment of the restaurant industry, providing similar products to similar customers. The restaurants also possess similar pricing structures, resulting in similar long-term expected financial performance characteristics. As of December 31, 2013, we operated 346 restaurants, each as a single operating segment, and franchised an additional 74 restaurants. Revenue from external customers is derived principally from food and beverage sales. We do not rely on any major customers as a source of revenue.
	(m)    Revenue Recognition
	Revenue from restaurant sales is recognized when food and beverage products are sold. Deferred revenue primarily represents our liability for gift cards that have been sold, but not yet redeemed. When the gift cards are redeemed, we recognize restaurant sales and reduce deferred revenue.
	For some of the gift cards that were sold, the likelihood of redemption is remote. When the likelihood of a gift card's redemption is determined to be remote, we record a breakage adjustment and reduce deferred revenue by the amount never expected to be redeemed. We use historic gift card redemption patterns to determine when the likelihood of a gift card's redemption becomes remote and have determined that approximately 5% of the value of gift cards will never be redeemed. The methodology we use to match the expected redemption value of unredeemed gift cards to our historic redemption patterns is to amortize the historic 5% rate of breakage over a three year period. As a result, the amount of unredeemed gift card liability included in deferred revenue is the full value of unredeemed gift cards less the amortized portion of the 5% rate of breakage. We recorded our gift card breakage adjustment as a reduction of other operating expense in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. We review and adjust our estimates on a quarterly basis.
	We franchise Texas Roadhouse restaurants. We execute franchise agreements for each franchise restaurant which sets out the terms of our arrangement with the franchisee. Our franchise agreements typically require the franchisee to pay an initial, non-refundable fee and continuing fees based upon a percentage of sales. Subject to our approval and payment of a renewal fee, a franchisee may generally renew the franchise agreement upon its expiration. We collect ongoing royalties of 2.0% to 4.0% of sales from our domestic franchisees, along with royalties paid to us by our international franchisee. These ongoing royalties are reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income as franchise royalties and fees. We recognize initial franchise fees as revenue after performing substantially all initial services or conditions required by the franchise agreement, which is generally upon the opening of a restaurant. We received initial franchise fees of $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. We received initial franchise fees of $0.2 million for both of the years ended December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011. Continuing franchise royalties are recognized as revenue as the fees are earned. We also perform supervisory and administrative services for certain franchise restaurants for which we receive management fees, which are recognized as the services are performed. Revenue from supervisory and administrative services is recorded as a reduction of general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. Total revenue from supervisory and administrative services recorded for the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011 was approximately $0.7 million, $0.6 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
	Sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis and therefore are excluded from revenue in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
	(n)    Income Taxes
	We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, under which deferred assets and liabilities are recognized based upon anticipated future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying values of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. We recognize both interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits as part of income tax expense. A valuation allowance is established to reduce the carrying value of deferred tax assets if it is considered more likely than not that such assets will not be realized. Any change in the valuation allowance would be charged to income in the period such determination was made.
	(o)    Advertising
	We have a domestic system-wide marketing and advertising fund. We maintain control of the marketing and advertising fund and, as such, have consolidated the fund's activity for the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011. Domestic company and franchise restaurants are required to remit a designated portion of sales, currently 0.3%, to the advertising fund. These reimbursements do not exceed the costs incurred by the advertising fund throughout the year associated with various marketing programs which are developed internally by us. Therefore, the net amount of the advertising costs incurred less amounts remitted by company and franchise restaurants is included in general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
	The company-owned restaurant contribution and other costs related to local restaurant area marketing initiatives are included in other operating costs in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. These costs amounted to approximately $10.1 million, $9.1 million and $8.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011, respectively.
	(p)    Leases and Leasehold Improvements
	We lease land, buildings and/or certain equipment for the majority of our restaurants under non-cancelable lease agreements. Our land and/or building leases typically have initial terms ranging from 10 to 15 years, and certain renewal options for one or more five-year periods. We account for leases in accordance with ASC 840, Leases, and other related authoritative guidance. When determining the lease term, we include option periods for which failure to renew the lease imposes a penalty on us in such an amount that a renewal appears, at the inception of the lease, to be reasonably assured. The primary penalty to which we are subject is the economic detriment associated with the existence of leasehold improvements which might become impaired if we choose not to continue the use of the leased property.
	Certain of our operating leases contain predetermined fixed escalations of the minimum rent during the original term of the lease. For these leases, we recognize the related rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term and record the difference between the amounts charged to operations and amounts paid as deferred rent. We generally do not receive rent concessions or leasehold improvement incentives upon opening a restaurant that is subject to a lease. We may receive rent holidays, which would begin on the possession date and end when the lease commences, during which no cash rent payments are typically due under the terms of the lease. Rent holidays are included in the lease term when determining straight-line rent expense.
	Additionally, certain of our operating leases contain clauses that provide for additional contingent rent based on a percentage of sales greater than certain specified target amounts. We recognize contingent rent expense prior to the achievement of the specified target that triggers the contingent rent, provided achievement of the target is considered probable. This may result in some variability in rent expense as a percentage of sales over the term of the lease in restaurants where we pay contingent rent.
	The judgment regarding the probable term for each restaurant property lease impacts the classification and accounting for a lease as capital or operating, the rent holiday and/or escalation in payments that are taken into consideration when calculating straight-line rent and the term over which leasehold improvements for each restaurant are amortized. The material factor we consider when making this judgment is the total amount invested in the restaurant at the inception of the lease and whether management believes that renewal appears reasonably assured. While a different term may produce materially different amounts of depreciation, amortization and rent expense than reported, our historical lease renewal rates support the judgments made. We have not made any changes to the nature of the assumptions used to account for leases in any of the fiscal years presented in our consolidated financial statements.
	(q)    Use of Estimates
	We have made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reporting of revenue and expenses during the period to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the carrying amount of property and equipment, goodwill, obligations related to insurance reserves, share-based compensation expense and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	(r)    Comprehensive Income
	ASC 220, Comprehensive Income, establishes standards for reporting and presentation of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of financial statements. Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income (loss) items that are excluded from net income under GAAP in the United States. The effective unrealized portion of changes in fair value of cash flow hedges is our only other comprehensive income item.
	(s)    Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Fair value is determined based on the present value of expected future cash flows considering the risks involved and using discount rates appropriate for the duration and considers counterparty performance risk.
	(t)    Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
We do not use derivative instruments for trading purposes. Currently, our only free standing derivative instruments are two interest rate swap agreements.
We account for derivatives and hedging activities in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, which requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on the consolidated balance sheet at their respective fair values. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument is dependent upon whether the derivative has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship. Our current derivatives have been designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transactions affect earnings. There was no hedge ineffectiveness recognized during the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011.
(u)    Reclassifications
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified in our consolidated financial statements to conform with current year presentation.
(v)    Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Comprehensive Income
(Accounting Standards Update 2013-02, "ASU 2013-2")
In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-2, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, that requires an organization to present the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI"), but only if the item reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. ASU 2013-02 was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012 (our 2013 fiscal year). The adoption of this new guidance had no impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Divestitures_and_Acquisitions

Divestitures and Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Divestitures and Acquisitions	'
Divestitures and Acquisitions	'
	(3) Divestitures and Acquisitions
	On December 31, 2013, we sold our Aspen Creek concept, including two restaurants, and, pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement, we received two Texas Roadhouse franchise restaurants in Ohio and $1.5 million in cash, for an aggregate transaction value of $6.0 million. We recorded a $1.8 million gain in conjunction with the sale of the Aspen Creek concept and restaurants. The acquisition of the two franchise restaurants did not have a significant net revenue or accretive impact since the restaurants were acquired on the last day of our fiscal year. The acquisition is consistent with our long-term strategy to increase net income and earnings per share.
	The acquisition of the two franchise restaurants was accounted for using the purchase method as defined in ASC 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"). Based on a purchase price of $4.5 million, $3.0 million of goodwill was generated by the acquisition, which is not amortizable for book purposes, but is deductible for tax purposes.
	The purchase price has been preliminary allocated as follows:
	Current assets	$	64
	Property and equipment, net		558
	Goodwill		3,013
	Intangible asset		1,154
	Current liabilities		(139	)
	Other liabilities		(150	)
		$	4,500
	As a result of this acquisition, we recorded an intangible asset associated with reacquired franchise rights of $1.2 million in accordance with ASC 805. ASC 805 requires that a business combination between two parties that have a preexisting relationship be evaluated to determine if a settlement of a preexisting relationship exists. ASC 805 also requires that certain reacquired rights (including the rights to the acquirer's trade name under a franchise agreement) be recognized as intangible assets apart from goodwill.
	The fair value of $1.2 million assigned to the intangible asset acquired was determined primarily using valuation methods that discount expected future cash flow to present value using estimates and assumptions determined by management. The intangible asset has a weighted-average life of approximately 3.7 years based on the remaining terms of the franchise agreements. We expect the annual expense for the next four years to average approximately $0.3 million.
	On December 25, 2012, we acquired two franchise restaurants in Illinois, which had no significant net revenue or accretive impact since the restaurants were acquired on the last day of our fiscal year. Pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement, we paid a purchase price of $4.2 million. This acquisition is consistent with our long-term strategy to increase net income and earnings per share.
	This transaction was accounted for using the purchase method as defined in ASC 805. Based on a purchase price of $4.2 million, $2.8 million of goodwill was generated by the acquisition, which is not amortizable for book purposes, but is deductible for tax purposes.
	The purchase price has been allocated as follows:
	Current assets	$	64
	Property and equipment, net		304
	Goodwill		2,759
	Intangible asset		1,342
	Current liabilities		(195	)
	Other liabilities		(64	)
		$	4,210
	As a result of this acquisition, we recorded an intangible asset associated with reacquired franchise rights of $1.3 million in accordance with ASC 805. The fair value of $1.3 million assigned to the intangible asset acquired was determined primarily using valuation methods that discount expected future cash flow to present value using estimates and assumptions determined by management. The intangible asset has a weighted-average life of approximately 2.6 years based on the remaining terms of the franchise agreements. We recorded amortization expense relating to the intangible asset of $0.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. We expect the annual expense to be $0.5 million for 2014, $0.2 million for 2015 and $0.1 million for 2016.
	Pro forma results of operations have not been presented because the effects of the acquisitions were not material to our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Longterm_Debt_and_Obligations_

Long-term Debt and Obligations Under Capital Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Long-term Debt and Obligations Under Capital Leases	'
Long-term Debt and Obligations Under Capital Leases	'
	(4) Long-term Debt and Obligations Under Capital Leases
	Long-term debt and obligations under capital leases consisted of the following:
		December 31,		December 25,
		2013		2012
	Installment loans, due 2014 - 2020	$	1,233	$	1,473
	Obligations under capital leases		—		129
	Revolver		50,000		50,000
			51,233		51,602
	Less current maturities		243		338
		$	50,990	$	51,264
	Maturities of long-term debt at December 31, 2013 are as follows:
	2014	$	243
	2015		283
	2016		157
	2017		159
	2018		50,177
	Thereafter		214
		$	51,233
	The weighted average interest rate for installment loans outstanding at December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012 was 10.54% and 10.56%, respectively. The debt is secured by certain land and buildings and is subject to certain prepayment penalties.
	On November 1, 2013, we entered into Omnibus Amendment No. 1 and Consent to Credit Agreement and Guaranty with respect to our revolving credit facility dated as of August 12, 2011 with a syndicate of commercial lenders led by JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., PNC Bank, N.A., and Wells Fargo, N.A. The revolving credit facility remains an unsecured, revolving credit agreement under which we may borrow up to $200.0 million. The amendment provides us with the option to increase the revolving credit facility by $200.0 million, up to $400.0 million, subject to certain limitations. The original revolving credit facility provided an option to increase the borrowing amount by $100.0 million, up to $300.0 million. The amendment also extends the maturity date of the revolving credit facility until November 1, 2018.
	The terms of the amended revolving credit facility require us to pay interest on outstanding borrowings at the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus a margin of 0.875% to 1.875%, depending on our leverage ratio, or the Alternate Base Rate, which is the higher of the issuing bank's prime lending rate, the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50% or the Adjusted Eurodollar Rate for a one month interest period on such day plus 1.0%. We are also required to pay a commitment fee of 0.125% to 0.30% per year on any unused portion of the revolving credit facility, depending on our leverage ratio. The weighted-average interest rate for the revolving credit facility at both December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012 was 3.96%, including the impact of interest rate swaps. At December 31, 2013, we had $50.0 million outstanding under the revolving credit facility and $145.3 million of availability, net of $4.7 million of outstanding letters of credit.
	The lenders' obligation to extend credit under the revolving credit facility depends on us maintaining certain financial covenants, including a minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of 2.00 to 1.00 and a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 3.00 to 1.00. The revolving credit facility permits us to incur additional secured or unsecured indebtedness outside the facility, except for the incurrence of secured indebtedness that in the aggregate exceeds 15% of our consolidated tangible net worth or circumstances where the incurrence of secured or unsecured indebtedness would prevent us from complying with our financial covenants. We were in compliance with all covenants as of December 31, 2013.
	On October 22, 2008, we entered into an interest rate swap, starting on November 7, 2008, with a notional amount of $25.0 million to hedge a portion of the cash flows of our variable rate borrowings. We have designated the interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge of our exposure to variability in future cash flows attributable to interest payments on a $25.0 million tranche of floating rate debt borrowed under our revolving credit facility. Under the terms of the swap, we pay a fixed rate of 3.83% on the $25.0 million notional amount and receive payments from the counterparty based on the 1-month LIBOR rate for a term ending on November 7, 2015, effectively resulting in a fixed rate on the $25.0 million notional amount. Changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap will be reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
	On January 7, 2009, we entered into an interest rate swap, starting on February 7, 2009, with a notional amount of $25.0 million to hedge a portion of the cash flows of our variable rate borrowings. We have designated the interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge of our exposure to variability in future cash flows attributable to interest payments on a $25.0 million tranche of floating rate debt borrowed under our revolving credit facility. Under the terms of the swap, we pay a fixed rate of 2.34% on the $25.0 million notional amount and receive payments from the counterparty based on the 1-month LIBOR rate for a term ending on January 7, 2016, effectively resulting in a fixed rate on the $25.0 million notional amount. Changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap will be reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

Property_and_Equipment_Net

Property and Equipment, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property and Equipment, Net	'
Property and Equipment, Net	'
	(5) Property and Equipment, Net
	Property and equipment were as follows:
		December 31,			December 25,
		2013			2012
	Land and improvements	$	100,456		$	99,536
	Buildings and leasehold improvements		457,139			418,412
	Equipment and smallwares		229,621			203,313
	Furniture and fixtures		71,329			62,686
	Construction in progress		25,516			10,167
	Liquor licenses		6,667			6,592
			890,728			800,706
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(304,536	)		(269,052	)
		$	586,192		$	531,654
	The amount of interest capitalized in connection with restaurant construction was approximately $0.5 million, $0.4 million and $0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011, respectively.

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
	(6) Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and intangible assets are as follows:
		Goodwill			Intangible Assets
	Balance as of December 27, 2011		110,946			9,042
	Additions		2,741			1,511
	Amortization expense		—			(1,076	)
	Disposals and other, net		—			—
	Impairment		(252	)		(213	)
	Balance as of December 25, 2012		113,435			9,264
	Additions		3,033			985
	Amortization expense		—			(1,624	)
	Disposals and other, net		—			—
	Impairment		—			—
	Balance as of December 31, 2013		116,468			8,625
	Intangible assets consist of reacquired franchise rights. The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of the intangible assets at December 31, 2013 were $16.1 million and $7.5 million, respectively. As of December 25, 2012, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of the intangible assets was $15.1 million and $5.9 million. We amortize reacquired franchise rights on a straight-line basis over the remaining term of the franchise operating agreements, which varies by restaurant. Amortization expense for the next five years is expected to range from $0.9 million to $1.8 million. Refer to note 3 for discussion of the acquisition completed on December 31, 2013.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases	'
Leases	'
	(7) Leases
	The following is a schedule of future minimum lease payments required for operating leases that have initial or remaining noncancelable terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2013:
		Operating
		Leases
	2014	$	29,330
	2015		27,213
	2016		26,345
	2017		26,534
	2018		26,879
	Thereafter		385,772
	Total	$	522,073
	Rent expense for operating leases consisted of the following:
		December 31, 2013		December 25, 2012		December 27, 2011
	Minimum rent—occupancy	$	28,191	$	25,110	$	22,532
	Contingent rent		787		687		618
	Rent expense, occupancy		28,978		25,797		23,150
	Minimum rent—equipment and other		3,502		3,393		3,013
	Rent expense	$	32,480	$	29,190	$	26,163

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes	'
Income Taxes	'
	(8) Income Taxes
	Components of our income tax (benefit) and provision for the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011 are as follows:
		Fiscal Year Ended
		December 31, 2013			December 25, 2012			December 27, 2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	28,648		$	29,286		$	20,546
	State		6,439			7,618			6,149
	Total current		35,087			36,904			26,695
	Deferred:
	Federal		(919	)		(1,511	)		289
	State		(28	)		(655	)		(219	)
	Total deferred		(947	)		(2,166	)		70
	Income tax provision	$	34,140		$	34,738		$	26,765
	A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to our effective tax rate for December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011 is as follows:
		December 31,			December 25,			December 27,
		2013			2012			2011
	Tax at statutory federal rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State and local tax, net of federal benefit		3.5			3.7			3.7
	FICA tip tax credit		(6.5	)		(6.2	)		(6.0	)
	HIRE retention credit		—			—			(2.1	)
	Work opportunity tax credit		(1.7	)		(0.9	)		(1.2	)
	Incentive stock options		(0.7	)		(0.2	)		(0.2	)
	Nondeductible officer compensation		0.4			1.2			0.5
	Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(1.1	)		—			—
	Other		—			0.2			(0.2	)
	Total		28.9	%		32.8	%		29.5	%
	In prior years, we deducted net income attributable to noncontrolling interests from income before taxes as shown in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income to determine the effective tax rates shown in the table above. The impact of including the net income attributable to noncontrolling interests would have reduced our effective tax rate to 32.0% and 28.7% for the years ended December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011, respectively.
	Components of deferred tax assets (liabilities) are as follows:
		December 31, 2013			December 25, 2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Insurance reserves	$	3,876		$	3,142
	Other reserves		515			450
	Deferred rent		8,563			7,185
	Share-based compensation		5,246			5,231
	Deferred revenue—gift cards		3,860			3,135
	Deferred compensation		4,200			3,507
	Other assets and liabilities		3,311			2,456
	Total deferred tax asset		29,571			25,106
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Property and equipment		(27,585	)		(24,449	)
	Goodwill and intangibles		(3,304	)		(2,943	)
	Other assets and liabilities		(1,603	)		(980	)
	Total deferred tax liability		(32,492	)		(28,372	)
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(2,921	)	$	(3,266	)
	Current deferred tax asset	$	2,853		$	2,836
	Noncurrent deferred tax liability		(5,774	)		(6,102	)
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(2,921	)	$	(3,266	)
	We have not provided any valuation allowance as we believe the realization of our deferred tax assets is more likely than not.
	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
		Uncertain tax			Uncertain tax			Total uncertain
		positions impacting			positions not			tax positions
		tax rate			impacting tax rate
	Balance at December 27, 2011	$	124		$	—		$	124
	Additions to tax positions related to prior years		145			—			145
	Reductions due to statute expiration		(87	)		—			(87	)
	Balance at December 25, 2012		182			—			182
	Additions to tax positions related to current year		102			—			102
	Reductions due to exam settlement		(112	)		—			(112	)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	172		$	—		$	172
	We recognize both interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits as part of income tax expense. As of December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, the total amount of accrued penalties and interest related to uncertain tax provisions was immaterial.
	All entities for which unrecognized tax benefits exist as of December 31, 2013 possess a December tax year-end. As a result, as of December 31, 2013, the tax years ended December 28, 2010, December 27, 2011 and December 25, 2012 remain subject to examination by all tax jurisdictions. As of December 31, 2013, no audits were in process by a tax jurisdiction that, if completed during the next twelve months, would be expected to result in a material change to our unrecognized tax benefits. Additionally, as of December 31, 2013, no event occurred that is likely to result in a significant increase or decrease in the unrecognized tax benefits through December 30, 2014.

Preferred_Stock

Preferred Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Preferred Stock	'
Preferred Stock	'
	(9) Preferred Stock
	Our Board of Directors is authorized, without further vote or action by the holders of common stock, to issue from time to time up to an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of preferred stock in one or more series. Each series of preferred stock will have the number of shares, designations, preferences, voting powers, qualifications and special or relative rights or privileges as shall be determined by the Board of Directors, which may include, but are not limited to, dividend rights, voting rights, redemption and sinking fund provisions, liquidation preferences, conversion rights and preemptive rights. There were no shares of preferred stock outstanding at December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012.

Stockholders_Equity

Stockholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Stockholders' Equity	'
Stockholders' Equity	'
	(10) Stockholders' Equity
	On February 16, 2012, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program under which it authorized us to repurchase up to $100.0 million of our common stock. This stock repurchase program has no expiration date and replaced a previous stock repurchase program which was approved on February 17, 2011. The previous program authorized us to repurchase up to $50.0 million of our common stock and was increased by $50.0 million on August 18, 2011. Any repurchases will be made through open market transactions. The timing and the amount of any repurchases will be determined by management under parameters established by our Board of Directors, based on its evaluation of our stock price, market conditions and other corporate considerations.
	For the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011, we paid approximately $12.8 million, $29.4 million and $59.1 million to repurchase 461,600, 1,786,855 and 3,972,100 shares of our common stock, respectively.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	(11) Earnings Per Share
	The share and net income per share data for all periods presented are based on the historical weighted-average shares outstanding. The diluted earnings per share calculations show the effect of the weighted-average stock options and RSUs outstanding from our equity incentive plans as discussed in note 13.
	The following table summarizes the options and nonvested stock that were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect:
		Fiscal Year Ended
		December 31,		December 25,		December 27,
		2013		2012		2011
	Options		—		292,193		521,512
	Nonvested stock		23,520		—		—
	Total		23,520		292,193		521,512
	The following table sets forth the calculation of earnings per share and weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands) as presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income:
		Fiscal Year Ended
		December 31,		December 25,		December 27,
		2013		2012		2011
	Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries	$	80,423	$	71,170	$	63,964
	Basic EPS:
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding		70,089		70,026		70,829
	Basic EPS	$	1.15	$	1.02	$	0.9
	Diluted EPS:
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding		70,089		70,026		70,829
	Dilutive effect of stock options and nonvested stock		1,273		1,459		1,449
	Shares—diluted		71,362		71,485		72,278
	Diluted EPS	$	1.13	$	1	$	0.88

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies	'
Commitments and Contingencies	'
	(12) Commitments and Contingencies
	The estimated cost of completing capital project commitments at December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012 was approximately $65.2 million and $73.2 million, respectively.
	Effective December 31, 2013, we sold two restaurants, which operated under the name Aspen Creek, located in Irving, TX and Louisville, KY. We assigned the leases associated with these restaurants to the acquirer, but remain contingently liable if the acquirer defaults, under the terms of the lease. We are contingently liable for the initial term of the lease and any renewal periods. The Irving lease has an initial term that expires December 2019, along with three five-year renewals. The Louisville lease has an initial term that expires November 2023, along with three five-year renewals. The assignment of the Louisville lease releases us from liability after the initial lease term expiration contingent upon certain conditions being met by the acquirer. As the fair value of the guarantees is not considered significant, no liability has been recorded.
	We entered into real estate lease agreements for five franchises, listed in the table below, before granting franchise rights for those restaurants. We have subsequently assigned the leases to the franchisees, but remain contingently liable if a franchisee defaults, under the terms of the lease.
		Lease Assignment	Initial Lease Term
		Date	Expiration
	Everett, Massachusetts(1)	Sep-02	Feb-18
	Longmont, Colorado(1)	Oct-03	May-14
	Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania	Oct-04	Jun-21
	Fargo, North Dakota(1)	Feb-06	Jul-16
	Logan, Utah	Jan-09	Aug-19
	-1
	As discussed in note 17, these restaurants are owned, in whole or part, by certain officers, directors and 5% shareholders of the Company.
	We are contingently liable for the initial term of the lease and any renewal periods. All of the leases have three five-year renewals. As the fair value of the guarantees is not considered significant, no liability has been recorded.
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, we bought most of our beef from four suppliers. Although there are a limited number of beef suppliers, we believe that other suppliers could provide a similar product on comparable terms. A change in suppliers, however, could cause supply shortages and a possible loss of sales, which would affect operating results adversely. We have no material minimum purchase commitments with our vendors that extend beyond a year.
	On September 30, 2011, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission ("EEOC") filed a lawsuit styled Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Texas Roadhouse, Inc., Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC, Texas Roadhouse Management Corp. in the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts ("Court"), Civil Action Number 1:11-cv-11732. The complaint alleges that applicants over the age of 40 were denied employment in our restaurants in bartender, host, server and server assistant positions due to their age. The EEOC is seeking injunctive relief, remedial actions, payment of damages to the applicants and costs. We have filed an answer to the complaint, and the case is in discovery. We deny liability; however, in view of the inherent uncertainties of litigation, the outcome of this case cannot be predicted at this time. We cannot estimate the possible amount or range of loss, if any, associated with this matter.
	On January 19, 2011, a Massachusetts putative class action was filed styled Jenna Crenshaw, Andrew Brickley, et al, and all others similarly situated v. Texas Roadhouse, Inc., Texas Roadhouse Holdings LLC, Texas Roadhouse of Everett, LLC and Texas Roadhouse Management Corp., d/b/a Texas Roadhouse. The complaint was filed in the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts. The complaint alleged a failure to comply with Massachusetts wage laws specifically that we improperly shared pooled tips with ineligible employees. On September 5, 2012, the court approved a Settlement Agreement (the "Agreement") between the parties and dismissed the complaint. Under the Agreement, we agreed to pay $5.0 million, which includes payment of the plaintiffs' attorneys' fees, payment of expenses to administer the settlement, and individual payments to resolve the claims of servers employed in Massachusetts restaurants from January 18, 2005 through September 5, 2012, the date of final court approval. As a result of the Agreement, as previously reported, we recorded a $5.0 million charge in the first quarter of 2012 which is included in general and administrative expenses in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
	We are involved in various other claims and legal actions arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Sharebased_Compensation

Share-based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation	'
Share-based Compensation	'
	(13) Share-based Compensation
	On May 16, 2013, the Company's stockholders approved the Texas Roadhouse, Inc. 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan provides for the granting of incentive and non-qualified stock options to purchase shares of common stock, stock appreciation rights, and full value awards, including restricted stock, restricted stock units ("RSUs"), deferred stock units, performance stock and performance stock units. As a result of the approval of the Plan, no future awards will be made under the Texas Roadhouse, Inc. 2004 Equity Incentive Plan.
	Beginning in 2008, we changed the method by which we provide share-based compensation to our employees by eliminating stock option grants and, instead, granting RSUs as a form of share-based compensation. An RSU is the conditional right to receive one share of common stock upon satisfaction of the vesting requirement.
	The following table summarizes the share-based compensation recorded in the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income:
		Fiscal Year Ended
		December 31,			December 25,		December 27,
		2013			2012		2011
	Labor expense	$	5,439		$	4,570	$	3,905
	General and administrative expense		9,301			8,623		6,620
	Total share-based compensation expense	$	14,740		$	13,193	$	10,525
	Share-based compensation activity by type of grant as of December 31, 2013 and changes during the period then ended is presented below.
	Summary Details for Share Options
		Shares			Weighted-Average		Weighted-Average		Aggregate
					Exercise Price		Remaining		Intrinsic Value
							Contractual
							Term (years)
	Outstanding at December 25, 2012		2,258,921		$	13.24
	Granted		—			—
	Forfeited		(41,624	)		9.64
	Exercised		(1,173,859	)		12.9
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		1,043,438		$	13.77		2.25	$	14,637
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013		1,043,438		$	13.77		2.25	$	14,637
	No stock options were granted during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011.
	The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011 was $11.2 million, $8.7 million and $3.0 million, respectively. No stock options vested during the 53 week period ended December 31, 2013. The total grant date fair value of stock options vested during the years ended December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011 was $0.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively.
	For the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011, cash received before tax withholdings from options exercised was $15.1 million, $10.7 million and $5.0 million, respectively. The excess tax benefit realized from tax deductions associated with options exercised for the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011 was $4.9 million, $3.6 million and $2.3 million, respectively.
	Summary Details for RSUs
		Shares			Weighted-Average		Weighted-Average		Aggregate
					Grant Date		Remaining		Intrinsic Value
					Fair Value		Contractual
							Term (years)
	Outstanding at December 25, 2012		1,803,514		$	15.73
	Granted		531,355			23.57
	Forfeited		(59,561	)		17.93
	Vested		(991,446	)		15.98
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		1,283,862		$	18.68		8.53	$	35,691
	As of December 31, 2013, with respect to unvested RSUs, there was $12.4 million of unrecognized compensation cost that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.3 years. The vesting terms of the RSUs range from approximately 1.0 to 5.0 years. The total intrinsic value of RSUs vested during the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011 was $21.3 million, $11.6 million and $11.0 million, respectively.

Fair_Value_Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurement	'
Fair Value Measurement	'
	(14) Fair Value Measurement
	ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ("ASC 820"), establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. ASC 820 establishes a three-level hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs in measuring fair value. The valuation hierarchy is based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability on the measurement date.
	Level 1	Inputs based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.
	Level 2	Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the assets, either directly or indirectly.
	Level 3	Inputs that are unobservable for the asset.
	There were no transfers among levels within the fair value hierarchy during the year ended December 31, 2013.
	The following table presents the fair values for our financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis:
		Fair Value Measurements
		Level		December 31, 2013			December 25, 2012
	Interest rate swaps		2	$	(2,696	)	$	(4,016	)
	Deferred compensation plan—assets		1		11,916			9,145
	Deferred compensation plan—liabilities		1		(11,913	)		(9,160	)
	The fair values of our interest rate swaps were determined based on industry-standard valuation models. Such models project future cash flows and discount the future amounts to present value using market-based observable inputs including interest rate curves. See note 16 for discussion of our interest rate swaps.
	The Second Amended and Restated Deferred Compensation Plan of Texas Roadhouse Management Corp., as amended, (the "Deferred Compensation Plan") is a nonqualified deferred compensation plan which allows highly compensated employees to defer receipt of a portion of their compensation and contribute such amounts to one or more investment funds held in a rabbi trust. We report the accounts of the rabbi trust in our consolidated financial statements. These investments are considered trading securities and are reported at fair value based on third-party broker statements. The realized and unrealized holding gains and losses related to these investments, as well as the offsetting compensation expense, are recorded in general and administrative expense in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
	The following table presents the fair values for our assets and liabilities measured on a nonrecurring basis:
		Fair Value Measurements								Total losses
		Level		December 31,			December 25,			December 31,		December 25,
				2013			2012			2013		2012
	Long-lived assets		2	$	1,203		$	1,398		$	195	$	—
	Goodwill and intangible assets		3		—			740			—		465
	Long-lived assets include land and building related to a previously closed restaurant and are valued using Level 2 inputs, primarily discussions with the broker regarding recent offers on the property. These assets are included in Property and equipment, net in our consolidated balance sheets. Cost to market and/or sell the assets are factored into the estimates of fair value.
	At December 25, 2012, goodwill in the table above relates to one underperforming restaurant in which the carrying value of the associated goodwill was reduced to fair value, based on their historical results and anticipated future trends of operations. This charge is included in Impairment and closures in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. For further discussion of impairment charges, see note 15.
	At December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, the fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximated their carrying values based on the short-term nature of these instruments. The fair value of our revolving credit facility at December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012 approximated its carrying value since it is a variable rate credit facility (Level 2). The fair value of our installment loans is estimated based on the current rates offered to us for instruments of similar terms and maturities. The carrying amounts and related estimated fair values for our installment loans are as follows:
		December 31, 2013					December 25, 2012
		Carrying		Fair Value			Carrying			Fair Value
		Amount					Amount
	Installment loans—Level 2	$	1,233	$	1,434		$	1,473		$	1,752

Impairment_and_Closure_Costs

Impairment and Closure Costs	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Impairment and Closure Costs	'
Impairment and Closure Costs	'
	(15) Impairment and Closure Costs
	We recorded impairment charges of $0.4 million, $1.6 million and $1.2 million for the years ended 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively, related to goodwill and/or long-lived assets. These charges were measured and recognized following current accounting guidance which requires that the carrying value of these assets be tested for impairment whenever circumstances indicate that impairment may exist, or at least annually in the case of goodwill. Refer to note 2 for further discussion of the methodology used by us to test for long-lived asset and goodwill impairment.
	Impairment charges in 2013 included $0.2 million related to the write-down of a building associated with one restaurant closed in 2009. The write-down of the building was based on discussions with the broker regarding recent offers on the property. The remaining $0.2 million in expenses were ongoing closure costs associated with one restaurant that was closed in 2012 and one restaurant that was closed in 2009.
	Impairment charges in 2012 included $0.5 million associated with the impairment of goodwill and intangible assets related to one restaurant and $0.9 million related to the write-down of building, equipment and furniture and fixtures associated with one restaurant closed in 2012. The goodwill impairment charges in 2012 resulted from our annual testing which relies, in part, on the historical trends and anticipated future trends of operations of individual restaurants. The remaining $0.2 million in expenses were ongoing closure costs associated with one restaurant that was closed in 2012 and one restaurant that was closed in 2009.
	Impairment charges in 2011 included $0.8 million associated with the impairment of goodwill related to one restaurant and the $0.4 million related to the write-down of land, building, equipment and furniture and fixtures and ongoing closure costs associated with one restaurant closed in 2008. The goodwill impairment charges in 2011 resulted from our annual testing which relies, in part, on the historical trends and anticipated future trends of operations of individual restaurants.

Derivative_and_Hedging_Activit

Derivative and Hedging Activities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative and Hedging Activities	'
Derivative and Hedging Activities	'
	(16) Derivative and Hedging Activities
	We enter into derivative instruments for risk management purposes only, including derivatives designated as hedging instruments under FASB ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging ("ASC 815"). We use interest rate-related derivative instruments to manage our exposure to fluctuations of interest rates. By using these instruments, we expose ourselves, from time to time, to credit risk and market risk. Credit risk is the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. When the fair value of a derivative contract is positive, the counterparty owes us, which creates credit risk for us. We attempt to minimize the credit risk by entering into transactions with high-quality counterparties whose credit rating is evaluated on a quarterly basis. Our counterparty in the interest rate swaps is JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Market risk is the adverse effect on the value of a financial instrument that results from a change in interest rates. We minimize market risk by establishing and monitoring parameters that limit the types and degree of market risk that may be taken.
	Interest Rate Swaps
	On October 22, 2008, we entered into an interest rate swap, starting on November 7, 2008, with a notional amount of $25.0 million to hedge a portion of the cash flows of our variable rate borrowings. We have designated the interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge of our exposure to variability in future cash flows attributable to interest payments on a $25.0 million tranche of floating rate debt borrowed under our revolving credit facility. Under the terms of the swap, we pay a fixed rate of 3.83% on the $25.0 million notional amount and receive payments from the counterparty based on the 1-month LIBOR rate for a term ending on November 7, 2015, effectively resulting in a fixed rate on the $25.0 million notional amount.
	On January 7, 2009, we entered into an interest rate swap, starting on February 7, 2009, with a notional amount of $25.0 million to hedge a portion of the cash flows of our variable rate borrowings. We have designated the interest rate swap as a cash flow hedge of our exposure to variability in future cash flows attributable to interest payments on a $25.0 million tranche of floating rate debt borrowed under our revolving credit facility. Under the terms of the swap, we pay a fixed rate of 2.34% on the $25.0 million notional amount and receive payments from the counterparty based on the 1-month LIBOR rate for a term ending on January 7, 2016, effectively resulting in a fixed rate on the $25.0 million notional amount.
	We entered into the above interest rate swaps with the objective of eliminating the variability of our interest cost that arises because of changes in the variable interest rate for the designated interest payments. Changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps will be reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. Additionally, amounts related to the yield adjustment of the hedged interest payments are subsequently reclassified into interest expense in the same period which the related interest affects earnings. We will reclassify any gain or loss from accumulated other comprehensive income or loss, net of tax, in our consolidated balance sheet to interest expense in our consolidated statement of income and comprehensive income when the interest rate swap expires or at the time we choose to terminate the swap. See note 14 for fair value discussion of these interest rate swaps.
	The following table summarizes the fair value and presentation in the consolidated balance sheets for derivatives designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815:
					Derivative Assets					Derivative Liabilities
		Balance Sheet			December 31,		December 25,			December 31,		December 25,
		Location			2013		2012			2013		2012
	Derivative Contracts Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815			-1
	Interest rate swaps				$	—	$	—		$	2,696	$	4,016
	Total Derivative Contracts				$	—	$	—		$	2,696	$	4,016
	-1
	Derivative assets and liabilities are included in fair value of derivative financial instruments on the consolidated balance sheets.
	The following table summarizes the effect of our interest rate swaps in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income for the 53 and 52 weeks ended December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012:
		Fiscal Year Ended
		December 31,			December 25,		December 27,
		2013			2012		2011
	Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI, net of tax (effective portion)	$	809		$	148	$	(1,271	)
	Loss reclassified from AOCI to income (effective portion)	$	99		$	124	$	118
	The loss reclassified from AOCI to income was recognized in interest expense on our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. For each of the fiscal periods ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011, we did not recognize any gain or loss due to hedge ineffectiveness related to the derivative instruments in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	(17) Related Party Transactions
	The Longview, Texas restaurant, which was acquired by us in connection with the completion of our initial public offering, leases the land and restaurant building from an entity controlled by Steven L. Ortiz, our Chief Operating Officer. The lease term is 15 years and will terminate in November 2014. The lease can be renewed for two additional terms of five years each. Rent is approximately $19,000 per month. The lease can be terminated if the tenant fails to pay the rent on a timely basis, fails to maintain the insurance specified in the lease, fails to maintain the building or property or becomes insolvent. Total rent payments were approximately $0.2 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011.
	The Bossier City, Louisiana restaurant, of which Mr. Ortiz beneficially owns 66.0% and we own 5.0%, leases the land and building from an entity owned by Mr. Ortiz. The lease term is 15 years and will terminate on March 31, 2020. Rent is approximately $16,600 per month and escalates 10% each five years during the term. The next rent escalation is in the second quarter of 2015. The lease can be terminated if the tenant fails to pay rent on a timely basis, fails to maintain insurance, abandons the property or becomes insolvent. Total rent payments were approximately $0.2 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011.
	We have 15 franchise restaurants owned in whole or part by certain officers, directors and stockholders of the Company as of December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011. These entities paid us fees of $2.4 million, $2.3 million and $2.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011, respectively. As discussed in note 12, we are contingently liable on leases which are related to three of these restaurants.

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	'
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	'
	(18) Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
		2013
		First		Second		Third		Fourth		Total
		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter
	Revenue	$	359,676	$	352,119	$	334,770	$	376,020	$	1,422,585
	Total costs and expenses	$	321,508	$	322,322	$	309,074	$	349,966	$	1,302,870
	Income from operations	$	38,168	$	29,797	$	25,696	$	26,054	$	119,715
	Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries	$	26,171	$	19,963	$	17,170	$	17,119	$	80,423
	Basic earnings per common share	$	0.38	$	0.29	$	0.24	$	0.24	$	1.15
	Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.37	$	0.28	$	0.24	$	0.24	$	1.13
	Cash dividends declared per share	$	0.12	$	0.12	$	0.12	$	0.12	$	0.48
		2012
		First		Second		Third		Fourth		Total
		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter
	Revenue	$	324,869	$	320,275	$	308,656	$	309,531	$	1,263,331
	Total costs and expenses	$	295,467	$	289,028	$	280,922	$	287,456	$	1,152,873
	Income from operations	$	29,402	$	31,247	$	27,734	$	22,075	$	110,458
	Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries	$	18,869	$	20,310	$	18,067	$	13,924	$	71,170
	Basic earnings per common share	$	0.27	$	0.29	$	0.26	$	0.2	$	1.02
	Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.27	$	0.28	$	0.25	$	0.19	$	1
	Cash dividends declared per share	$	0.09	$	0.09	$	0.09	$	0.19	$	0.46
	In the fourth quarter of 2013, we recorded a gain of $1.8 million ($1.2 million after-tax) associated with the sale of the Aspen Creek concept, including two restaurants. The fourth quarter of 2013 also includes an estimated impact of $0.03 to $0.04 per share for the 53rd week. See Note 2 for further discussion.
	In the first quarter of 2012, we recorded a charge of $5.0 million ($3.1 million after-tax) associated with a legal settlement. In the fourth quarter of 2012, we recorded closure costs of $1.1 million ($0.7 million after-tax) primarily for fixed assets that were written off due to the closure of a restaurant. In addition, in the fourth quarter of 2012, we recorded a charge of $0.5 million ($0.3 million after-tax) associated with the impairment of goodwill related to one restaurant which the carrying value was reduced to fair value.
	See note 15 for further discussion of impairment and closure costs.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
Principles of Consolidation	'
	(a)    Principles of Consolidation
	As of December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, we owned a 5.0% to 10.0% equity interest in 23 restaurants. The unconsolidated restaurants are accounted for using the equity method. While we exercise significant control over these franchise restaurants, we do not consolidate their financial position, results of operations or cash flows as it is immaterial to our consolidated financial position, results of operations and/or cash flows. Our investments in these unconsolidated affiliates are included in Other assets in our consolidated balance sheets, and we record our percentage share of net income earned by these unconsolidated affiliates in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income under Equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates. All significant intercompany balances and transactions for these unconsolidated restaurants as well as the companies whose accounts have been consolidated have been eliminated.
Fiscal Year	'
	(b)    Fiscal Year
	We utilize a 52 or 53 week accounting period that ends on the last Tuesday in December. We utilize a 13 week accounting period for quarterly reporting purposes, except in years containing 53 weeks when the fourth quarter contains 14 weeks. Fiscal year 2013 was 53 weeks in length. In fiscal 2013, the 53rd week added approximately $32.0 million to restaurant sales and total revenues and an estimated $0.03 to $0.04 to diluted earnings per share in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. Fiscal years 2012 and 2011 were 52 weeks in length.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	(c)    Cash and Cash Equivalents
	For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, we consider all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Book overdrafts are recorded in accounts payable and are included within operating cash flows. Cash and cash equivalents also included receivables from credit card companies, which amounted to $7.7 million and $19.7 million at December 31, 2013 and December 25, 2012, respectively, because the balances are settled within two to three business days.
Receivables	'
	(d)    Receivables
	Receivables consist principally of amounts due from retail gift card providers, certain franchise restaurants for reimbursement of labor costs, pre-opening and other expenses, and amounts due for royalty fees from franchise restaurants.
	Receivables are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in our existing accounts receivable. We determine the allowance based on historical write-off experience. We review our allowance for doubtful accounts quarterly. Past due balances over 120 days and a specified amount are reviewed individually for collectability. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote.
Inventories	'
	(e)    Inventories
	Inventories, consisting principally of food, beverages and supplies, are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market.
Pre-opening Expenses	'
	(f)    Pre-opening Expenses
	Pre-opening expenses are charged to operations as incurred. These costs include wages, benefits, travel and lodging for the training and opening management teams, rent and food, beverage and other restaurant operating expenses incurred prior to a restaurant opening for business.
Property and Equipment	'
	(g)    Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are stated at cost. Expenditures for major renewals and betterments are capitalized while expenditures for maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation is computed on property and equipment, including assets located on leased properties, over the shorter of the estimated useful lives of the related assets or the underlying lease term using the straight-line method. In some cases, assets on leased properties are depreciated over a period of time which includes both the initial term of the lease and one or more option periods. See note 2(p). Depreciation and amortization expense as shown on our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income is substantially all attributable to restaurant-level assets.
	The estimated useful lives are:
	Land improvements	10 - 25 years
	Buildings and leasehold improvements	10 - 25 years
	Equipment and smallwares	3 - 10 years
	Furniture and fixtures	3 - 10 years
	The cost of purchasing transferable liquor licenses through open markets in jurisdictions with a limited number of authorized liquor licenses are capitalized and indefinite-lived assets and included in Property and equipment, net.
	Repairs and maintenance expense amounted to $15.9 million, $13.8 million and $12.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011, respectively. These costs are included in other operating costs in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
Impairment of Goodwill	'
	(h)    Impairment of Goodwill
	Goodwill represents the excess of cost over fair value of assets of businesses acquired. In accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 350, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other ("ASC 350"), we perform tests to assess potential impairments at the end of each fiscal year or during the year if an event or other circumstance indicates that it may be impaired. Our assessment is performed at the reporting unit level, which is at the individual restaurant level. In the first step of the review process, we compare the estimated fair value of the restaurant with its carrying value, including goodwill. If the estimated fair value of the restaurant exceeds its carrying amount, no further analysis is needed. If the estimated fair value of the restaurant is less than its carrying amount, the second step of the review process requires the calculation of the implied fair value of the goodwill by allocating the estimated fair value of the restaurant to all of the assets and liabilities of the restaurant as if it had been acquired in a business combination. If the carrying value of the goodwill associated with the restaurant exceeds the implied fair value of the goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized for that excess amount.
	The valuation approaches used to determine fair value are subject to key judgments and assumptions that are sensitive to change such as judgment and assumptions about appropriate revenue growth rates, operating margins, weighted average cost of capital and comparable company and acquisition market multiples. In estimating the fair value using the capitalization of earnings method or discounted cash flows, we consider the period of time the restaurant has been open, the trend of operations over such period and future periods, expectations of future sales growth and terminal value. Assumptions about important factors such as trend of future operations and sales growth are limited to those that are supportable based upon the plans for the restaurant and actual results at comparable restaurants. When developing these key judgments and assumptions, we consider economic, operational and market conditions that could impact fair value. The judgments and assumptions used are consistent with what we believe hypothetical market participants would use. However, estimates are inherently uncertain and represent only our reasonable expectations regarding future developments. If the estimates used in performing the impairment test prove inaccurate, the fair value of the restaurants may ultimately prove to be significantly lower, thereby causing the carrying value to exceed the fair value and indicating impairment has occurred.
	In 2013, as a result of our annual goodwill impairment analysis, we determined that there was no goodwill impairment. In 2012, as a result of our annual goodwill impairment analysis, we determined that goodwill related to one restaurant was impaired as discussed further in note 15. Refer to note 6 for additional information related to goodwill and intangible assets.
Other Assets	'
	(i)    Other Assets
	Other assets consist primarily of deferred compensation plan assets, investments in foreign operations, deposits and costs related to the issuance of debt. The debt issuance costs are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the related debt. For further discussion of the deferred compensation plan, see note 14.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets	'
	(j)    Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets
	In accordance with ASC 360-10-05, Property, Plant and Equipment, long-lived assets related to each restaurant to be held and used in the business, such as property and equipment and intangible assets subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of a restaurant may not be recoverable. When we evaluate restaurants, cash flows are the primary indicator of impairment. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the restaurant to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the restaurant. Under our policies, trailing 12-month cash flow results below $300,000 at the individual restaurant level signals potential impairment. In our evaluation of restaurants that do not meet the cash flow threshold, we estimate future undiscounted cash flows from operating the restaurant over its estimated useful life, which can be for a period of over 20 years. In the estimation of future cash flows, we consider the period of time the restaurant has been open, the trend of operations over such period and future periods and expectations of future sales growth. Assumptions about important factors such as trend of future operations and sales growth are limited to those that are supportable based upon the plans for the restaurant and actual results at comparable restaurants. If the carrying amount of the restaurant exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the fair value of the assets. We generally measure fair value by discounting estimated future cash flows or by independent third party appraisal, if available. When fair value is measured by discounting estimated future cash flows, the assumptions used are consistent with what we believe hypothetical market participants would use. We also use a discount rate that is commensurate with the risk inherent in the projected cash flows. The adjusted carrying amounts of assets to be held and used are depreciated over their remaining useful life. In 2013, we recorded $0.2 million of impairment related to one previously closed restaurant. In 2012, as a result of our impairment analysis, we determined that the building, equipment, furniture and fixtures at one restaurant was impaired. For further discussion regarding closures and impairments recorded in 2013, 2012 and 2011, including the impairments of goodwill and other long-lived assets, refer to note 15.
Insurance Reserves	'
	(k)    Insurance Reserves
	We self-insure a significant portion of expected losses under our workers compensation, general liability, employment practices liability, property insurance and employee healthcare programs. We purchase insurance for individual claims that exceed the amounts listed below:
	Employment practices liability	$	250,000
	Workers compensation	$	350,000
	General liability	$	250,000
	Property	$	50,000
	Employee healthcare	$	150,000
	We record a liability for unresolved claims and for an estimate of incurred but not reported claims at our anticipated cost based on estimates provided by management, a third party administrator and/or actuary. The estimated liability is based on a number of assumptions and factors regarding economic conditions, the frequency and severity of claims and claim development history and settlement practices. Our assumptions are reviewed, monitored, and adjusted when warranted by changing circumstances. The workers compensation and general liability reserves are discounted as we consider the amount and timing of cash payments reliably determinable. The discount is not significant.
Segment Reporting	'
	(l)    Segment Reporting
	We consider our restaurant and franchising operations as similar and have aggregated them into a single reportable segment. The majority of the restaurants operate in the U.S. within the casual dining segment of the restaurant industry, providing similar products to similar customers. The restaurants also possess similar pricing structures, resulting in similar long-term expected financial performance characteristics. As of December 31, 2013, we operated 346 restaurants, each as a single operating segment, and franchised an additional 74 restaurants. Revenue from external customers is derived principally from food and beverage sales. We do not rely on any major customers as a source of revenue.
Revenue Recognition	'
	(m)    Revenue Recognition
	Revenue from restaurant sales is recognized when food and beverage products are sold. Deferred revenue primarily represents our liability for gift cards that have been sold, but not yet redeemed. When the gift cards are redeemed, we recognize restaurant sales and reduce deferred revenue.
	For some of the gift cards that were sold, the likelihood of redemption is remote. When the likelihood of a gift card's redemption is determined to be remote, we record a breakage adjustment and reduce deferred revenue by the amount never expected to be redeemed. We use historic gift card redemption patterns to determine when the likelihood of a gift card's redemption becomes remote and have determined that approximately 5% of the value of gift cards will never be redeemed. The methodology we use to match the expected redemption value of unredeemed gift cards to our historic redemption patterns is to amortize the historic 5% rate of breakage over a three year period. As a result, the amount of unredeemed gift card liability included in deferred revenue is the full value of unredeemed gift cards less the amortized portion of the 5% rate of breakage. We recorded our gift card breakage adjustment as a reduction of other operating expense in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. We review and adjust our estimates on a quarterly basis.
	We franchise Texas Roadhouse restaurants. We execute franchise agreements for each franchise restaurant which sets out the terms of our arrangement with the franchisee. Our franchise agreements typically require the franchisee to pay an initial, non-refundable fee and continuing fees based upon a percentage of sales. Subject to our approval and payment of a renewal fee, a franchisee may generally renew the franchise agreement upon its expiration. We collect ongoing royalties of 2.0% to 4.0% of sales from our domestic franchisees, along with royalties paid to us by our international franchisee. These ongoing royalties are reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income as franchise royalties and fees. We recognize initial franchise fees as revenue after performing substantially all initial services or conditions required by the franchise agreement, which is generally upon the opening of a restaurant. We received initial franchise fees of $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. We received initial franchise fees of $0.2 million for both of the years ended December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011. Continuing franchise royalties are recognized as revenue as the fees are earned. We also perform supervisory and administrative services for certain franchise restaurants for which we receive management fees, which are recognized as the services are performed. Revenue from supervisory and administrative services is recorded as a reduction of general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. Total revenue from supervisory and administrative services recorded for the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011 was approximately $0.7 million, $0.6 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
	Sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis and therefore are excluded from revenue in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
Income Taxes	'
	(n)    Income Taxes
	We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes, under which deferred assets and liabilities are recognized based upon anticipated future tax consequences attributable to differences between financial statement carrying values of assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. We recognize both interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits as part of income tax expense. A valuation allowance is established to reduce the carrying value of deferred tax assets if it is considered more likely than not that such assets will not be realized. Any change in the valuation allowance would be charged to income in the period such determination was made.
Advertising	'
	(o)    Advertising
	We have a domestic system-wide marketing and advertising fund. We maintain control of the marketing and advertising fund and, as such, have consolidated the fund's activity for the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011. Domestic company and franchise restaurants are required to remit a designated portion of sales, currently 0.3%, to the advertising fund. These reimbursements do not exceed the costs incurred by the advertising fund throughout the year associated with various marketing programs which are developed internally by us. Therefore, the net amount of the advertising costs incurred less amounts remitted by company and franchise restaurants is included in general and administrative expense in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
	The company-owned restaurant contribution and other costs related to local restaurant area marketing initiatives are included in other operating costs in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. These costs amounted to approximately $10.1 million, $9.1 million and $8.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011, respectively.
Leases and Leasehold Improvements	'
	(p)    Leases and Leasehold Improvements
	We lease land, buildings and/or certain equipment for the majority of our restaurants under non-cancelable lease agreements. Our land and/or building leases typically have initial terms ranging from 10 to 15 years, and certain renewal options for one or more five-year periods. We account for leases in accordance with ASC 840, Leases, and other related authoritative guidance. When determining the lease term, we include option periods for which failure to renew the lease imposes a penalty on us in such an amount that a renewal appears, at the inception of the lease, to be reasonably assured. The primary penalty to which we are subject is the economic detriment associated with the existence of leasehold improvements which might become impaired if we choose not to continue the use of the leased property.
	Certain of our operating leases contain predetermined fixed escalations of the minimum rent during the original term of the lease. For these leases, we recognize the related rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term and record the difference between the amounts charged to operations and amounts paid as deferred rent. We generally do not receive rent concessions or leasehold improvement incentives upon opening a restaurant that is subject to a lease. We may receive rent holidays, which would begin on the possession date and end when the lease commences, during which no cash rent payments are typically due under the terms of the lease. Rent holidays are included in the lease term when determining straight-line rent expense.
	Additionally, certain of our operating leases contain clauses that provide for additional contingent rent based on a percentage of sales greater than certain specified target amounts. We recognize contingent rent expense prior to the achievement of the specified target that triggers the contingent rent, provided achievement of the target is considered probable. This may result in some variability in rent expense as a percentage of sales over the term of the lease in restaurants where we pay contingent rent.
	The judgment regarding the probable term for each restaurant property lease impacts the classification and accounting for a lease as capital or operating, the rent holiday and/or escalation in payments that are taken into consideration when calculating straight-line rent and the term over which leasehold improvements for each restaurant are amortized. The material factor we consider when making this judgment is the total amount invested in the restaurant at the inception of the lease and whether management believes that renewal appears reasonably assured. While a different term may produce materially different amounts of depreciation, amortization and rent expense than reported, our historical lease renewal rates support the judgments made. We have not made any changes to the nature of the assumptions used to account for leases in any of the fiscal years presented in our consolidated financial statements.
Use of Estimates	'
	(q)    Use of Estimates
	We have made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reporting of revenue and expenses during the period to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the carrying amount of property and equipment, goodwill, obligations related to insurance reserves, share-based compensation expense and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Comprehensive Income	'
	(r)    Comprehensive Income
	ASC 220, Comprehensive Income, establishes standards for reporting and presentation of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of financial statements. Comprehensive income consists of net income and other comprehensive income (loss) items that are excluded from net income under GAAP in the United States. The effective unrealized portion of changes in fair value of cash flow hedges is our only other comprehensive income item.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	'
	(s)    Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	Fair value is determined based on the present value of expected future cash flows considering the risks involved and using discount rates appropriate for the duration and considers counterparty performance risk.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	'
	(t)    Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
	We do not use derivative instruments for trading purposes. Currently, our only free standing derivative instruments are two interest rate swap agreements.
	We account for derivatives and hedging activities in accordance with ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging, which requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on the consolidated balance sheet at their respective fair values. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative instrument is dependent upon whether the derivative has been designated and qualifies as part of a hedging relationship. Our current derivatives have been designated and qualify as cash flow hedges. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transactions affect earnings. There was no hedge ineffectiveness recognized during the years ended December 31, 2013, December 25, 2012 and December 27, 2011.
Reclassifications	'
	(u)    Reclassifications
	Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified in our consolidated financial statements to conform with current year presentation.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	(v)    Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	Comprehensive Income
	(Accounting Standards Update 2013-02, "ASU 2013-2")
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-2, Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, that requires an organization to present the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI"), but only if the item reclassified is required under GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. ASU 2013-02 was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012 (our 2013 fiscal year). The adoption of this new guidance had no impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
Schedule of estimated useful lives of property and equipment	'
	Land improvements	10 - 25 years
	Buildings and leasehold improvements	10 - 25 years
	Equipment and smallwares	3 - 10 years
	Furniture and fixtures	3 - 10 years
Schedule of type of individual claims against which there is no insurance purchase	'
	Employment practices liability	$	250,000
	Workers compensation	$	350,000
	General liability	$	250,000
	Property	$	50,000
	Employee healthcare	$	150,000

Divestitures_and_Acquisitions_

Divestitures and Acquisitions (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Franchise restaurants in Ohio	'
Acquisitions	'
Schedule of purchase price allocations	'
	Current assets	$	64
	Property and equipment, net		558
	Goodwill		3,013
	Intangible asset		1,154
	Current liabilities		(139	)
	Other liabilities		(150	)
		$	4,500
Franchise restaurants in Illinois	'
Acquisitions	'
Schedule of purchase price allocations	'
	Current assets	$	64
	Property and equipment, net		304
	Goodwill		2,759
	Intangible asset		1,342
	Current liabilities		(195	)
	Other liabilities		(64	)
		$	4,210

Longterm_Debt_and_Obligations_1

Long-term Debt and Obligations Under Capital Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Long-term Debt and Obligations Under Capital Leases	'
Schedule of long-term debt and capital lease obligations	'
		December 31,		December 25,
		2013		2012
	Installment loans, due 2014 - 2020	$	1,233	$	1,473
	Obligations under capital leases		—		129
	Revolver		50,000		50,000
			51,233		51,602
	Less current maturities		243		338
		$	50,990	$	51,264
Schedule of maturities of long-term debt	'
	2014	$	243
	2015		283
	2016		157
	2017		159
	2018		50,177
	Thereafter		214
		$	51,233

Property_and_Equipment_Net_Tab

Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property and Equipment, Net	'
Schedule of property and equipment, net	'
		December 31,			December 25,
		2013			2012
	Land and improvements	$	100,456		$	99,536
	Buildings and leasehold improvements		457,139			418,412
	Equipment and smallwares		229,621			203,313
	Furniture and fixtures		71,329			62,686
	Construction in progress		25,516			10,167
	Liquor licenses		6,667			6,592
			890,728			800,706
	Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(304,536	)		(269,052	)
		$	586,192		$	531,654

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	'
Schedule of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and intangible assets	'
		Goodwill			Intangible Assets
	Balance as of December 27, 2011		110,946			9,042
	Additions		2,741			1,511
	Amortization expense		—			(1,076	)
	Disposals and other, net		—			—
	Impairment		(252	)		(213	)
	Balance as of December 25, 2012		113,435			9,264
	Additions		3,033			985
	Amortization expense		—			(1,624	)
	Disposals and other, net		—			—
	Impairment		—			—
	Balance as of December 31, 2013		116,468			8,625

Leases_Tables

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases	'
Schedule of future minimum lease payments required for operating leases that have initial or remaining noncancelable terms in excess of one year	'
		Operating
		Leases
	2014	$	29,330
	2015		27,213
	2016		26,345
	2017		26,534
	2018		26,879
	Thereafter		385,772
	Total	$	522,073
Schedule of rent expense for operating leases	'
		December 31, 2013		December 25, 2012		December 27, 2011
	Minimum rent—occupancy	$	28,191	$	25,110	$	22,532
	Contingent rent		787		687		618
	Rent expense, occupancy		28,978		25,797		23,150
	Minimum rent—equipment and other		3,502		3,393		3,013
	Rent expense	$	32,480	$	29,190	$	26,163

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Taxes	'
Schedule of components of income tax (benefit) and provision	'
		Fiscal Year Ended
		December 31, 2013			December 25, 2012			December 27, 2011
	Current:
	Federal	$	28,648		$	29,286		$	20,546
	State		6,439			7,618			6,149
	Total current		35,087			36,904			26,695
	Deferred:
	Federal		(919	)		(1,511	)		289
	State		(28	)		(655	)		(219	)
	Total deferred		(947	)		(2,166	)		70
	Income tax provision	$	34,140		$	34,738		$	26,765
Schedule of reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the entity's effective tax rate	'
		December 31,			December 25,			December 27,
		2013			2012			2011
	Tax at statutory federal rate		35	%		35	%		35	%
	State and local tax, net of federal benefit		3.5			3.7			3.7
	FICA tip tax credit		(6.5	)		(6.2	)		(6.0	)
	HIRE retention credit		—			—			(2.1	)
	Work opportunity tax credit		(1.7	)		(0.9	)		(1.2	)
	Incentive stock options		(0.7	)		(0.2	)		(0.2	)
	Nondeductible officer compensation		0.4			1.2			0.5
	Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		(1.1	)		—			—
	Other		—			0.2			(0.2	)
	Total		28.9	%		32.8	%		29.5	%
Schedule of components of deferred tax assets (liabilities)	'
		December 31, 2013			December 25, 2012
	Deferred tax assets:
	Insurance reserves	$	3,876		$	3,142
	Other reserves		515			450
	Deferred rent		8,563			7,185
	Share-based compensation		5,246			5,231
	Deferred revenue—gift cards		3,860			3,135
	Deferred compensation		4,200			3,507
	Other assets and liabilities		3,311			2,456
	Total deferred tax asset		29,571			25,106
	Deferred tax liabilities:
	Property and equipment		(27,585	)		(24,449	)
	Goodwill and intangibles		(3,304	)		(2,943	)
	Other assets and liabilities		(1,603	)		(980	)
	Total deferred tax liability		(32,492	)		(28,372	)
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(2,921	)	$	(3,266	)
	Current deferred tax asset	$	2,853		$	2,836
	Noncurrent deferred tax liability		(5,774	)		(6,102	)
	Net deferred tax liability	$	(2,921	)	$	(3,266	)
Schedule of reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for unrecognized tax benefits	'
		Uncertain tax			Uncertain tax			Total uncertain
		positions impacting			positions not			tax positions
		tax rate			impacting tax rate
	Balance at December 27, 2011	$	124		$	—		$	124
	Additions to tax positions related to prior years		145			—			145
	Reductions due to statute expiration		(87	)		—			(87	)
	Balance at December 25, 2012		182			—			182
	Additions to tax positions related to current year		102			—			102
	Reductions due to exam settlement		(112	)		—			(112	)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	172		$	—		$	172

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share	'
Summary of options and nonvested stock that were outstanding but not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share	'
		Fiscal Year Ended
		December 31,		December 25,		December 27,
		2013		2012		2011
	Options		—		292,193		521,512
	Nonvested stock		23,520		—		—
	Total		23,520		292,193		521,512
Schedule of calculation of earnings per share and weighted average shares outstanding	'
	The following table sets forth the calculation of earnings per share and weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands) as presented in the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income:
		Fiscal Year Ended
		December 31,		December 25,		December 27,
		2013		2012		2011
	Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries	$	80,423	$	71,170	$	63,964
	Basic EPS:
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding		70,089		70,026		70,829
	Basic EPS	$	1.15	$	1.02	$	0.9
	Diluted EPS:
	Weighted-average common shares outstanding		70,089		70,026		70,829
	Dilutive effect of stock options and nonvested stock		1,273		1,459		1,449
	Shares—diluted		71,362		71,485		72,278
	Diluted EPS	$	1.13	$	1	$	0.88

Commitments_and_Contingencies_

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies	'
Schedule of real estate lease agreements for franchises	'
		Lease Assignment	Initial Lease Term
		Date	Expiration
	Everett, Massachusetts(1)	Sep-02	Feb-18
	Longmont, Colorado(1)	Oct-03	May-14
	Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania	Oct-04	Jun-21
	Fargo, North Dakota(1)	Feb-06	Jul-16
	Logan, Utah	Jan-09	Aug-19
	-1
	As discussed in note 17, these restaurants are owned, in whole or part, by certain officers, directors and 5% shareholders of the Company.

Sharebased_Compensation_Tables

Share-based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation	'
Summary of allocation of share-based compensation expense	'
		Fiscal Year Ended
		December 31,			December 25,		December 27,
		2013			2012		2011
	Labor expense	$	5,439		$	4,570	$	3,905
	General and administrative expense		9,301			8,623		6,620
	Total share-based compensation expense	$	14,740		$	13,193	$	10,525
Summary of stock option activity	'
		Shares			Weighted-Average		Weighted-Average		Aggregate
					Exercise Price		Remaining		Intrinsic Value
							Contractual
							Term (years)
	Outstanding at December 25, 2012		2,258,921		$	13.24
	Granted		—			—
	Forfeited		(41,624	)		9.64
	Exercised		(1,173,859	)		12.9
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		1,043,438		$	13.77		2.25	$	14,637
	Exercisable at December 31, 2013		1,043,438		$	13.77		2.25	$	14,637
Summary of restricted stock unit activity	'
		Shares			Weighted-Average		Weighted-Average		Aggregate
					Grant Date		Remaining		Intrinsic Value
					Fair Value		Contractual
							Term (years)
	Outstanding at December 25, 2012		1,803,514		$	15.73
	Granted		531,355			23.57
	Forfeited		(59,561	)		17.93
	Vested		(991,446	)		15.98
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		1,283,862		$	18.68		8.53	$	35,691

Fair_Value_Measurement_Tables

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Measurement	'
Schedule of fair value of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis	'
		Fair Value Measurements
		Level		December 31, 2013			December 25, 2012
	Interest rate swaps		2	$	(2,696	)	$	(4,016	)
	Deferred compensation plan—assets		1		11,916			9,145
	Deferred compensation plan—liabilities		1		(11,913	)		(9,160	)
Schedule of fair value of assets and liabilities measured on a nonrecurring basis	'
		Fair Value Measurements								Total losses
		Level		December 31,			December 25,			December 31,		December 25,
				2013			2012			2013		2012
	Long-lived assets		2	$	1,203		$	1,398		$	195	$	—
	Goodwill and intangible assets		3		—			740			—		465
Schedule of carrying amounts and related estimated fair values for installment loans	'
		December 31, 2013					December 25, 2012
		Carrying		Fair Value			Carrying			Fair Value
		Amount					Amount
	Installment loans—Level 2	$	1,233	$	1,434		$	1,473		$	1,752

Derivative_and_Hedging_Activit1

Derivative and Hedging Activities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Derivative and Hedging Activities	'
Summary of fair value presentation of derivative instruments designated as hedging instrument	'
					Derivative Assets					Derivative Liabilities
		Balance Sheet			December 31,		December 25,			December 31,		December 25,
		Location			2013		2012			2013		2012
	Derivative Contracts Designated as Hedging Instruments under ASC 815			-1
	Interest rate swaps				$	—	$	—		$	2,696	$	4,016
	Total Derivative Contracts				$	—	$	—		$	2,696	$	4,016
	-1
	Derivative assets and liabilities are included in fair value of derivative financial instruments on the consolidated balance sheets.
Summary of effect of interest rate swaps in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income	'
		Fiscal Year Ended
		December 31,			December 25,		December 27,
		2013			2012		2011
	Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI, net of tax (effective portion)	$	809		$	148	$	(1,271	)
	Loss reclassified from AOCI to income (effective portion)	$	99		$	124	$	118

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D1

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	'
Schedule of selected quarterly financial data	'
		2013
		First		Second		Third		Fourth		Total
		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter
	Revenue	$	359,676	$	352,119	$	334,770	$	376,020	$	1,422,585
	Total costs and expenses	$	321,508	$	322,322	$	309,074	$	349,966	$	1,302,870
	Income from operations	$	38,168	$	29,797	$	25,696	$	26,054	$	119,715
	Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries	$	26,171	$	19,963	$	17,170	$	17,119	$	80,423
	Basic earnings per common share	$	0.38	$	0.29	$	0.24	$	0.24	$	1.15
	Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.37	$	0.28	$	0.24	$	0.24	$	1.13
	Cash dividends declared per share	$	0.12	$	0.12	$	0.12	$	0.12	$	0.48
		2012
		First		Second		Third		Fourth		Total
		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter		Quarter
	Revenue	$	324,869	$	320,275	$	308,656	$	309,531	$	1,263,331
	Total costs and expenses	$	295,467	$	289,028	$	280,922	$	287,456	$	1,152,873
	Income from operations	$	29,402	$	31,247	$	27,734	$	22,075	$	110,458
	Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries	$	18,869	$	20,310	$	18,067	$	13,924	$	71,170
	Basic earnings per common share	$	0.27	$	0.29	$	0.26	$	0.2	$	1.02
	Diluted earnings per common share	$	0.27	$	0.28	$	0.25	$	0.19	$	1
	Cash dividends declared per share	$	0.09	$	0.09	$	0.09	$	0.19	$	0.46

Description_of_Business_Detail

Description of Business (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
	country	state
	restaurant	country
	state	restaurant
Description of Business	'	'
Threshold percentage of ownership for consolidated subsidiaries	50.00%	50.00%
Description of Business	'	'
Number of restaurants	420	392
Number of states in which restaurants operate	48	47
Number of countries in which restaurants operate	3	2
Company-owned	'	'
Description of Business	'	'
Number of restaurants	346	320
Company-owned | Wholly-owned	'	'
Description of Business	'	'
Number of restaurants	331	305
Company-owned | Majority-owned	'	'
Description of Business	'	'
Number of restaurants	15	15
Franchise	'	'
Description of Business	'	'
Number of restaurants	74	71
License	'	'
Description of Business	'	'
Number of restaurants	'	1
Franchised and/or licensed	'	'
Description of Business	'	'
Number of restaurants	'	72

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)

0 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 24, 2013

Jun. 25, 2013

Mar. 26, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 25, 2012

Jun. 26, 2012

Mar. 27, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Dec. 27, 2011

restaurant

restaurant

restaurant

restaurant

restaurant

Principles of Consolidation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of minority ownership restaurants

420

420

'

'

'

392

'

'

'

420

392

'

Fiscal Year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Length of fiscal year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'371 days

'364 days

'364 days

Restaurant sales

$32,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1,410,118,000

$1,252,358,000

$1,099,475,000

Total revenue

32,000,000

376,020,000

334,770,000

352,119,000

359,676,000

309,531,000

308,656,000

320,275,000

324,869,000

1,422,585,000

1,263,331,000

1,109,226,000

Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)

'

$0.24

$0.24

$0.28

$0.37

$0.19

$0.25

$0.28

$0.27

$1.13

$1

$0.88

Cash and Cash Equivalents

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash and cash equivalents included receivables from credit card entity

$7,700,000

$7,700,000

'

'

'

$19,700,000

'

'

'

$7,700,000

$19,700,000

'

Settlement period of credit card receivables, minimum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2 years

'

'

Settlement period of credit card receivables, maximum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'

'

Receivables

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum number of days receivable are past due, warranting individual evaluation for collectability

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'120 days

'

'

Minimum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fiscal Year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Length of fiscal year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'364 days

'

'

Length of fiscal quarter

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'91 days

'

'

Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)

$0.03

$0.03

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fiscal Year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Length of fiscal year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'371 days

'

'

Length of fiscal quarter

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'98 days

'

'

Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)

$0.04

$0.04

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Unconsolidated restaurants

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Principles of Consolidation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of minority ownership restaurants

23

23

'

'

'

23

'

'

'

23

23

'

Unconsolidated restaurants | Minimum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Principles of Consolidation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership interest (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.00%

5.00%

'

Unconsolidated restaurants | Maximum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Principles of Consolidation

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Ownership interest (as a percent)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10.00%

10.00%

'

Summary_of_Significant_Account4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 2) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011
	restaurant	restaurant	restaurant	restaurant
Property and Equipment	'	'	'	'	'
Repairs and maintenance expense	'	'	$15,900,000	$13,800,000	$12,600,000
Impairment of Goodwill	'	'	'	'	'
Number of restaurants impaired	2	1	'	1	'
Impairment of goodwill	'	500,000	0	252,000	'
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets	'	'	'	'	'
Maximum threshold amount considered for impairment	'	'	300,000	'	'
Impairment analysis, estimated useful life of operating a restaurant	'	'	'20 years	'	'
Impairment related to one previously closed restaurant	'	'	$200,000	'	'
Number of long-lived assets impaired	'	'	1	'	'
Land improvements | Minimum	'	'	'	'	'
Property and Equipment	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful life	'	'	'10 years	'	'
Land improvements | Maximum	'	'	'	'	'
Property and Equipment	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful life	'	'	'25 years	'	'
Buildings and leasehold improvements | Minimum	'	'	'	'	'
Property and Equipment	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful life	'	'	'10 years	'	'
Buildings and leasehold improvements | Maximum	'	'	'	'	'
Property and Equipment	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful life	'	'	'25 years	'	'
Equipment and smallwares | Minimum	'	'	'	'	'
Property and Equipment	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful life	'	'	'3 years	'	'
Equipment and smallwares | Maximum	'	'	'	'	'
Property and Equipment	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful life	'	'	'10 years	'	'
Furniture and fixtures | Minimum	'	'	'	'	'
Property and Equipment	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful life	'	'	'3 years	'	'
Furniture and fixtures | Maximum	'	'	'	'	'
Property and Equipment	'	'	'	'	'
Estimated useful life	'	'	'10 years	'	'

Summary_of_Significant_Account5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 3) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
Employment practices liability	'
Insurance Reserves	'
Self-insurance limits	$250,000
Workers compensation	'
Insurance Reserves	'
Self-insurance limits	350,000
General liability	'
Insurance Reserves	'
Self-insurance limits	250,000
Property	'
Insurance Reserves	'
Self-insurance limits	50,000
Employee healthcare	'
Insurance Reserves	'
Self-insurance limits	$150,000

Summary_of_Significant_Account6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 4)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
	restaurant	restaurant
Segment Reporting	'	'
Number of restaurants	420	392
Company-owned	'	'
Segment Reporting	'	'
Number of restaurants	346	320
Franchise	'	'
Segment Reporting	'	'
Number of restaurants	74	71

Summary_of_Significant_Account7

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 5) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011
Revenue Recognition	'	'	'
Estimated gift cards that are never redeemed (as a percent)	5.00%	'	'
Gift card breakage percentage	5.00%	'	'
Amortization period of gift cards breakage	'3 years	'	'
Ongoing royalties received as a percentage of sales from domestic franchisees and international franchisee, low end of range	2.00%	'	'
Ongoing royalties received as a percentage of sales from domestic franchisees and international franchisee, high end of range	4.00%	'	'
Initial franchise fees	$0.10	$0.20	$0.20
Revenue recorded for supervisory and administrative services	0.7	0.6	0.6
Advertising	'	'	'
Designated portion of sales from domestic and franchise restaurants remitted to the advertising fund	0.30%	'	'
Company-owned restaurant contribution and other costs related to marketing initiatives	$10.10	$9.10	$8.50

Summary_of_Significant_Account8

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 6)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases and Leasehold Improvements	'
Lease renewal term	'5 years
Land and/or building | Minimum	'
Leases and Leasehold Improvements	'
Lease terms	'10 years
Lease renewal term	'1 year
Land and/or building | Maximum	'
Leases and Leasehold Improvements	'
Lease terms	'15 years

Summary_of_Significant_Account9

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 7) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011
	item
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities	'	'	'
Number of free standing interest rate swap agreements	2	'	'
Amount of hedge ineffectiveness	$0	$0	$0

Divestitures_and_Acquisitions_1

Divestitures and Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011
	restaurant
Divestitures and acquisitions	'	'	'	'	'
Number of restaurants sold	2	'	'	'	'
Purchase price of restaurants sold	$6,000,000	'	'	'	'
Gain on sale of Aspen Creek concept and restaurants	1,800,000	1,800,000	1,800,000	'	'
Purchase price allocated	'	'	'	'	'
Goodwill	116,468,000	116,468,000	116,468,000	113,435,000	110,946,000
Amortization expense relating to the intangible asset	'	'	1,624,000	1,076,000	'
Aspen Creek concept	'	'	'	'	'
Divestitures and acquisitions	'	'	'	'	'
Number of restaurants sold	2	2	2	'	'
Purchase price of restaurants sold	'	6,000,000	6,000,000	'	'
Gain on sale of Aspen Creek concept and restaurants	'	1,800,000	1,800,000	'	'
Franchise restaurants in Ohio	'	'	'	'	'
Divestitures and acquisitions	'	'	'	'	'
Number of franchise restaurants acquired	2	'	'	'	'
Cash received on sale	1,500,000	'	'	'	'
Purchase price allocated	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	64,000	64,000	64,000	'	'
Property and equipment, net	558,000	558,000	558,000	'	'
Goodwill	3,013,000	3,013,000	3,013,000	'	'
Intangible asset	1,154,000	1,154,000	1,154,000	'	'
Current liabilities	-139,000	-139,000	-139,000	'	'
Other liabilities	-150,000	-150,000	-150,000	'	'
Purchase Price	4,500,000	'	'	'	'
Intangible assets weighted-average life	'	'	'3 years 8 months 12 days	'	'
Expected average annual expense for the next four years	'	'	300,000	'	'
Franchise restaurants in Illinois	'	'	'	'	'
Divestitures and acquisitions	'	'	'	'	'
Number of franchise restaurants acquired	'	'	'	2	'
Purchase price allocated	'	'	'	'	'
Current assets	'	'	'	64,000	'
Property and equipment, net	'	'	'	304,000	'
Goodwill	'	'	'	2,759,000	'
Intangible asset	'	'	'	1,342,000	'
Current liabilities	'	'	'	-195,000	'
Other liabilities	'	'	'	-64,000	'
Purchase Price	'	'	'	4,210,000	'
Intangible assets weighted-average life	'	'	'	'2 years 7 months 6 days	'
Amortization expense relating to the intangible asset	'	'	600,000	'	'
Expected annual amortization expense for 2014	500,000	500,000	500,000	'	'
Expected annual amortization expense for 2015	200,000	200,000	200,000	'	'
Expected annual amortization expense for 2016	$100,000	$100,000	$100,000	'	'

Longterm_Debt_and_Obligations_2

Long-term Debt and Obligations Under Capital Leases (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Nov. 01, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Aug. 12, 2011
Long-term Debt and Obligations Under Capital Leases	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	$51,233,000	'	$51,602,000	'
Less current maturities	243,000	'	338,000	'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, excluding current maturities	50,990,000	'	51,264,000	'
Maturities of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
2014	243,000	'	'	'
2015	283,000	'	'	'
2016	157,000	'	'	'
2017	159,000	'	'	'
2018	50,177,000	'	'	'
Thereafter	214,000	'	'	'
Total	51,233,000	'	51,602,000	'
Interest rate swap, entered October 22, 2008	'	'	'	'
Maturities of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Notional amount of interest rate swap	25,000,000	'	'	'
Fixed interest rate of derivative (as a percent)	3.83%	'	'	'
Notional amount of hedge obligation	25,000,000	'	'	'
Reference rate for interest receivable	'1-month LIBOR	'	'	'
Interest rate swap, entered January 7, 2009	'	'	'	'
Maturities of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Notional amount of interest rate swap	25,000,000	'	'	'
Fixed interest rate of derivative (as a percent)	2.34%	'	'	'
Notional amount of hedge obligation	25,000,000	'	'	'
Reference rate for interest receivable	'1-month LIBOR	'	'	'
Installment loans, due 2014-2020	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt and Obligations Under Capital Leases	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	1,233,000	'	1,473,000	'
Maturities of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Total	1,233,000	'	1,473,000	'
Weighted-average interest rate (as a percent)	10.54%	'	10.56%	'
Obligations under capital leases	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt and Obligations Under Capital Leases	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	'	'	129,000	'
Maturities of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Total	'	'	129,000	'
Revolver	'	'	'	'
Long-term Debt and Obligations Under Capital Leases	'	'	'	'
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations	50,000,000	'	50,000,000	'
Maturities of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Total	50,000,000	'	50,000,000	'
Weighted-average interest rate (as a percent)	3.96%	'	3.96%	'
Revolving credit facility contingent increase in maximum borrowing capacity	'	200,000,000	'	100,000,000
Revolving credit facility maximum borrowing capacity after contingent increase	'	400,000,000	'	300,000,000
Revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity	'	'	'	200,000,000
Revolving credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity	145,300,000	'	'	'
Letters of credit outstanding	$4,700,000	'	'	'
Revolving credit facility, fixed charge coverage ratio	2	'	'	'
Revolving credit facility, leverage ratio	3	'	'	'
Debt instrument condition for additional borrowing of secured debt, based on percentage of consolidated tangible net worth	15.00%	'	'	'
Revolver | Minimum	'	'	'	'
Maturities of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Percentage of commitment fee on unused credit facility	0.13%	'	'	'
Revolver | Maximum	'	'	'	'
Maturities of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Percentage of commitment fee on unused credit facility	0.30%	'	'	'
Revolver | LIBOR	'	'	'	'
Maturities of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Variable rate basis	'LIBOR	'	'	'
Revolver | LIBOR | Minimum	'	'	'	'
Maturities of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Interest rate added to base rate (as a percent)	0.88%	'	'	'
Revolver | LIBOR | Maximum	'	'	'	'
Maturities of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Interest rate added to base rate (as a percent)	1.88%	'	'	'
Revolver | Federal Funds	'	'	'	'
Maturities of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Variable rate basis	'Federal Funds	'	'	'
Interest rate added to base rate (as a percent)	0.50%	'	'	'
Revolver | Prime Lending Rate	'	'	'	'
Maturities of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Variable rate basis	'Prime Lending Rate	'	'	'
Revolver | Eurodollar	'	'	'	'
Maturities of long-term debt	'	'	'	'
Variable rate basis	'Adjusted 1 Month Eurodollar Rate	'	'	'
Interest rate added to base rate (as a percent)	1.00%	'	'	'

Property_and_Equipment_Net_Det

Property and Equipment, Net (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011
Property and Equipment, Net	'	'	'
Property and Equipment, Gross	$890,728,000	$800,706,000	'
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	-304,536,000	-269,052,000	'
Property and Equipment, Net	586,192,000	531,654,000	'
Interest capitalized	500,000	400,000	300,000
Land and improvements	'	'	'
Property and Equipment, Net	'	'	'
Property and Equipment, Gross	100,456,000	99,536,000	'
Buildings and leasehold improvements	'	'	'
Property and Equipment, Net	'	'	'
Property and Equipment, Gross	457,139,000	418,412,000	'
Equipment and smallwares	'	'	'
Property and Equipment, Net	'	'	'
Property and Equipment, Gross	229,621,000	203,313,000	'
Furniture and fixtures	'	'	'
Property and Equipment, Net	'	'	'
Property and Equipment, Gross	71,329,000	62,686,000	'
Construction in progress	'	'	'
Property and Equipment, Net	'	'	'
Property and Equipment, Gross	25,516,000	10,167,000	'
Liquor licenses	'	'	'
Property and Equipment, Net	'	'	'
Property and Equipment, Gross	$6,667,000	$6,592,000	'

Goodwill_and_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	'	$113,435,000	$110,946,000
Additions	'	3,033,000	2,741,000
Impairment	-500,000	0	-252,000
Balance at the end of the period	113,435,000	116,468,000	113,435,000
Changes in the carrying amount of intangible assets	'	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period, net	'	9,264,000	9,042,000
Additions	'	985,000	1,511,000
Amortization expense	'	-1,624,000	-1,076,000
Impairment	'	'	-213,000
Balance at the end of the period, net	9,264,000	8,625,000	9,264,000
Gross carrying amount	15,100,000	16,100,000	15,100,000
Accumulated amortization	5,900,000	7,500,000	5,900,000
Minimum	'	'	'
Useful life	'	'	'
Expected amortization expense for each of the next five years	'	900,000	'
Maximum	'	'	'
Useful life	'	'	'
Expected amortization expense for each of the next five years	'	$1,800,000	'

Leases_Details

Leases (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Schedule of future minimum lease payments required for operating leases that have initial or remaining noncancelable terms in excess of one year	'
2014	$29,330
2015	27,213
2016	26,345
2017	26,534
2018	26,879
Thereafter	385,772
Total	$522,073

Leases_Details_2

Leases (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011
Rent expense for operating leases	'	'	'
Minimum rent-occupancy	$28,191	$25,110	$22,532
Contingent rent	787	687	618
Rent expense, occupancy	28,978	25,797	23,150
Minimum rent-equipment and other	3,502	3,393	3,013
Rent expense	$32,480	$29,190	$26,163

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011
Current:	'	'	'
Federal	$28,648	$29,286	$20,546
State	6,439	7,618	6,149
Total current	35,087	36,904	26,695
Deferred:	'	'	'
Federal	-919	-1,511	289
State	-28	-655	-219
Total deferred	-947	-2,166	70
Income tax provision	34,140	34,738	26,765
Reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the entity's effective tax rate	'	'	'
Tax at statutory federal rate (as a percent)	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State and local tax, net of federal benefit (as a percent)	3.50%	3.70%	3.70%
FICA tip tax credit (as a percent)	-6.50%	-6.20%	-6.00%
HIRE retention credit (as a percent)	'	'	-2.10%
Work opportunity tax credit (as a percent)	-1.70%	-0.90%	-1.20%
Incentive stock options (as a percent)	-0.70%	-0.20%	-0.20%
Nondeductible officer compensation (as a percent)	0.40%	1.20%	0.50%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (as a percent)	-1.10%	'	'
Other (as a percent)	'	0.20%	-0.20%
Total (as a percent)	28.90%	32.80%	29.50%
Effective income tax rate after deducting net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (as a percent)	'	32.00%	28.70%
Deferred tax assets:	'	'	'
Insurance reserves	3,876	3,142	'
Other reserves	515	450	'
Deferred rent	8,563	7,185	'
Share-based compensation	5,246	5,231	'
Deferred revenue - gift cards	3,860	3,135	'
Deferred compensation	4,200	3,507	'
Other assets and liabilities	3,311	2,456	'
Total deferred tax asset	29,571	25,106	'
Deferred tax liabilities:	'	'	'
Property and equipment	-27,585	-24,449	'
Goodwill and intangibles	-3,304	-2,943	'
Other assets and liabilities	-1,603	-980	'
Total deferred tax liability	-32,492	-28,372	'
Current deferred tax asset	2,853	2,836	'
Noncurrent deferred tax liability	-5,774	-6,102	'
Net deferred tax liability	($2,921)	($3,266)	'

Income_Taxes_Details_2

Income Taxes (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for unrecognized tax benefits	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	$182	$124
Additions to tax positions related to current year	102	'
Additions to tax positions related to prior years	'	145
Reductions due to statute expiration	'	-87
Reductions due to exam settlement	-112	'
Balance at the end of the period	172	182
Uncertain tax positions impacting tax rate	'	'
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for unrecognized tax benefits	'	'
Balance at the beginning of the period	182	124
Additions to tax positions related to current year	102	'
Additions to tax positions related to prior years	'	145
Reductions due to statute expiration	'	-87
Reductions due to exam settlement	-112	'
Balance at the end of the period	$172	$182

Preferred_Stock_Details

Preferred Stock (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
	series	series
Preferred Stock	'	'
Number of preferred stock shares authorized to issue	1,000,000	1,000,000
Minimum number of series of preferred stock authorized	1	1
Number of shares of preferred stock outstanding	0	0

Stockholders_Equity_Details

Stockholders' Equity (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 16, 2012	Aug. 18, 2011	Feb. 17, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011
Stockholders' Equity	'	'	'	'	'	'
Repurchase of common stock authorized by board of directors	$100	'	$50	'	'	'
Increase in amount of stock repurchase	'	50	'	'	'	'
Amount paid for repurchase of common stock	'	'	'	$12.80	$29.40	$59.10
Number of shares repurchased	'	'	'	461,600	1,786,855	3,972,100

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 24, 2013	Jun. 25, 2013	Mar. 26, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Sep. 25, 2012	Jun. 26, 2012	Mar. 27, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011
Antidilutive securities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive securities (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	23,520	292,193	521,512
Earnings per share	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries	$17,119	$17,170	$19,963	$26,171	$13,924	$18,067	$20,310	$18,869	$80,423	$71,170	$63,964
Basic EPS:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	70,089,000	70,026,000	70,829,000
Basic EPS (in dollars per share)	$0.24	$0.24	$0.29	$0.38	$0.20	$0.26	$0.29	$0.27	$1.15	$1.02	$0.90
Diluted EPS:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Weighted-average common shares outstanding	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	70,089,000	70,026,000	70,829,000
Dilutive effect of stock options and nonvested stock (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,273,000	1,459,000	1,449,000
Shares - diluted	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	71,362,000	71,485,000	72,278,000
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share)	$0.24	$0.24	$0.28	$0.37	$0.19	$0.25	$0.28	$0.27	$1.13	$1	$0.88
Stock Options	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive securities (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	292,193	521,512
Nonvested stock	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Antidilutive securities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive securities (in shares)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	23,520	'	'

Commitments_and_Contingencies_1

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) (USD $)

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3 Months Ended

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12 Months Ended

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In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 27, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

restaurant

item

Irving lease

Louisville lease

Everett, Massachusetts

Longmont, Colorado

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

Fargo, North Dakota

Logan, Utah

Aspen Creek concept

Aspen Creek concept

Aspen Creek concept

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Commitments and Contingencies

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$65.20

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$65.20

$73.20

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Real estate lease agreements

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Number of restaurants sold

2

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2

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2

Number of lease renewal terms

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3

3

3

3

3

3

3

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Lease renewal term

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'5 years

'5 years

'5 years

'5 years

'5 years

'5 years

'5 years

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Number of franchises with real estate lease agreements

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5

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Ownership percentage

5.00%

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5.00%

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Amount of liability recorded for guarantees

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Number of suppliers providing most of the company's beef

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4

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Material minimum purchase commitments

0

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Minimum age specified in age discrimination allegation against entity

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'40 years

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Settlement expense

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$5

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Sharebased_Compensation_Detail

Share-based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011
Share-based Compensation	'	'	'
Number of common shares that an RSU holder would receive upon satisfaction of the vesting requirement (in shares)	1	'	'
Share-based compensation expenses	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	$14,740	$13,193	$10,525
Labor expense	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expenses	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	5,439	4,570	3,905
General and administrative expense	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expenses	'	'	'
Share-based compensation expense	$9,301	$8,623	$6,620

Sharebased_Compensation_Detail1

Share-based Compensation (Details 2) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	'	'	'
Cash received before tax withholdings from options exercised	$15,100,000	$10,700,000	$5,000,000
Excess tax benefit realized from tax deductions associated with options exercised	4,900,000	3,600,000	2,300,000
Stock Options	'	'	'
Shares	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)	2,258,921	'	'
Granted (in shares)	0	0	0
Forfeited (in shares)	-41,624	'	'
Exercised (in shares)	-1,173,859	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares)	1,043,438	2,258,921	'
Exercisable at the end of period (in shares)	1,043,438	'	'
Weighted-Average Exercise Price	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$13.24	'	'
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$9.64	'	'
Exercised (in dollars per share)	$12.90	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$13.77	$13.24	'
Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$13.77	'	'
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	'	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period	'2 years 3 months	'	'
Exercisable at the end of the period	'2 years 3 months	'	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	'	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars)	14,637,000	'	'
Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars)	14,637,000	'	'
Intrinsic value of options exercised (in dollars)	11,200,000	8,700,000	3,000,000
Awards vested (in shares)	0	'	'
Total grant date fair value of options vested (in dollars)	'	$200,000	$700,000

Sharebased_Compensation_Detail2

Share-based Compensation (Details 3) (RSUs, USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011
Share-based compensation	'	'	'
Unrecognized compensation cost of unvested stock awards (in dollars)	$12,400,000	'	'
Expected weighted-average period of recognition of unrecognized compensation cost of unvested awards	'1 year 3 months 18 days	'	'
Intrinsic value of awards vested (in dollars)	21,300,000	11,600,000	11,000,000
Restricted Stock Units, Shares	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)	1,803,514	'	'
Granted (in shares)	531,355	'	'
Forfeited (in shares)	-59,561	'	'
Vested (in shares)	-991,446	'	'
Outstanding at the end of period (in shares)	1,283,862	1,803,514	'
Restricted Stock Units, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value	'	'	'
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)	$15.73	'	'
Granted (in dollars per share)	$23.57	'	'
Forfeited (in dollars per share)	$17.93	'	'
Vested (in dollars per share)	$15.98	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)	$18.68	$15.73	'
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)	'	'	'
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term	'8 years 6 months 11 days	'	'
Aggregate Intrinsic Value	'	'	'
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars)	$35,691,000	'	'
Minimum	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	'	'	'
Vesting period	'1 year	'	'
Maximum	'	'	'
Share-based compensation	'	'	'
Vesting period	'5 years	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurement_Details

Fair Value Measurement (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended						12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 25, 2012
	restaurant		Fair value measured on a recurring basis	Fair value measured on a recurring basis	Fair value measured on a recurring basis	Fair value measured on a recurring basis	Fair value measured on a nonrecurring basis	Fair value measured on a nonrecurring basis	Fair value measured on a nonrecurring basis
			Level 1	Level 1	Level 2	Level 2	Level 2	Level 2	Level 3
Fair Value Measurement	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Transfer of asset levels within the fair value hierarchy	'	$0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Transfer of liability levels within the fair value hierarchy	'	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Fair value of financial instruments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest rate swaps	-4,016	-2,696	'	'	-2,696	-4,016	'	'	'
Deferred compensation plan - assets	'	'	11,916	9,145	'	'	'	'	'
Deferred compensation plan - liabilities	'	'	-11,913	-9,160	'	'	'	'	'
Long-lived assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,203	1,398	'
Goodwill and intangible assets	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	740
Total losses	'	'	'	'	'	'	$195	'	$465
Number of underperforming restaurant related to goodwill	1	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurement_Details1

Fair Value Measurement (Details 2) (Level 2, USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Carrying Amount	'	'
Carrying amount and Fair value of financial instruments	'	'
Installment loans	$1,233	$1,473
Fair Value	'	'
Carrying amount and Fair value of financial instruments	'	'
Installment loans	$1,434	$1,752

Impairment_and_Closure_Costs_D

Impairment and Closure Costs (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011
	restaurant	restaurant	restaurant
Impairment and Closure Costs	'	'	'	'
Impairment charges related to goodwill and/or long-lived assets	'	$399,000	$1,624,000	$1,201,000
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	'	'	500,000	800,000
Impairment charges write-down of land, building, equipment and furniture and fixtures	'	200,000	900,000	400,000
Impairment of goodwill	500,000	0	252,000	'
Number of restaurants	392	420	392	'
Ongoing closure costs	$1,100,000	$200,000	$200,000	'
Goodwill impairment	'	'	'	'
Impairment and Closure Costs	'	'	'	'
Number of restaurants	'	'	'	1
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets	'	'	'	'
Impairment and Closure Costs	'	'	'	'
Number of restaurants	1	'	1	'
Restaurant closed in 2012	'	'	'	'
Impairment and Closure Costs	'	'	'	'
Number of restaurants	1	1	1	'
Restaurant closed in 2009	'	'	'	'
Impairment and Closure Costs	'	'	'	'
Number of restaurants	1	1	1	'
Restaurant closed in 2008	'	'	'	'
Impairment and Closure Costs	'	'	'	'
Number of restaurants	'	'	'	1

Derivative_and_Hedging_Activit2

Derivative and Hedging Activities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011
Fair value of derivative instruments	'	'	'
Fair value of Derivative Liabilities, Interest rate swaps	$2,696,000	$4,016,000	'
Fair value of Derivative Liabilities	2,696,000	4,016,000	'
Interest rate cash flow hedges	'	'	'
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI, net of tax (effective portion)	809,000	148,000	-1,271,000
Loss reclassified from AOCI to income (effective portion)	99,000	124,000	118,000
Interest rate swap, entered October 22, 2008	'	'	'
Interest Rate Swaps	'	'	'
Notional amount of interest rate swap	25,000,000	'	'
Fixed interest rate of derivative (as a percent)	3.83%	'	'
Notional amount of hedge obligation	25,000,000	'	'
Reference rate for interest receivable	'1-month LIBOR	'	'
Interest rate swap, entered January 7, 2009	'	'	'
Interest Rate Swaps	'	'	'
Notional amount of interest rate swap	25,000,000	'	'
Fixed interest rate of derivative (as a percent)	2.34%	'	'
Notional amount of hedge obligation	$25,000,000	'	'
Reference rate for interest receivable	'1-month LIBOR	'	'

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 25, 2012	Dec. 27, 2011
	item
Steven L. Ortiz | The Longview, Texas restaurant	'	'	'
Related Party Transactions	'	'	'
Lease term	'15 years	'	'
Number of possible lease renewal terms	2	'	'
Lease renewal term	'5 years	'	'
Lease rent payments to related party per month	$19,000	'	'
Total lease rent payments to related party	200,000	200,000	200,000
Steven L. Ortiz | The Bossier City, Louisiana restaurant	'	'	'
Related Party Transactions	'	'	'
Lease term	'15 years	'	'
Lease rent payments to related party per month	16,600	'	'
Total lease rent payments to related party	200,000	200,000	200,000
Ownership percentage by related party	66.00%	'	'
Ownership percentage by entity	5.00%	'	'
Percentage of lease rent escalation during each five year period	10.00%	'	'
Officers, directors and 5% shareholders	'	'	'
Related Party Transactions	'	'	'
Number of franchise restaurants owned, in whole or part, by certain of entity's officers, directors or 5% shareholders	15	15	15
Fees received from franchise and license restaurants	$2,400,000	$2,300,000	$2,200,000
Number of restaurants for which the entity is contingently liable on the lease	3	'	'

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D2

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Details) (USD $)

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12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 24, 2013

Jun. 25, 2013

Mar. 26, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Sep. 25, 2012

Jun. 26, 2012

Mar. 27, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 25, 2012

Dec. 27, 2011

restaurant

restaurant

restaurant

Selected quarterly financial data

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Revenue

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$32,000,000

$376,020,000

$334,770,000

$352,119,000

$359,676,000

$309,531,000

$308,656,000

$320,275,000

$324,869,000

$1,422,585,000

$1,263,331,000

$1,109,226,000

Total costs and expenses

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349,966,000

309,074,000

322,322,000

321,508,000

287,456,000

280,922,000

289,028,000

295,467,000

1,302,870,000

1,152,873,000

1,013,987,000

Income from operations

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26,054,000

25,696,000

29,797,000

38,168,000

22,075,000

27,734,000

31,247,000

29,402,000

119,715,000

110,458,000

95,239,000

Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries

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'

17,119,000

17,170,000

19,963,000

26,171,000

13,924,000

18,067,000

20,310,000

18,869,000

80,423,000

71,170,000

63,964,000

Basic earnings per common share (in dollars per share)

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'

$0.24

$0.24

$0.29

$0.38

$0.20

$0.26

$0.29

$0.27

$1.15

$1.02

$0.90

Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)

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'

$0.24

$0.24

$0.28

$0.37

$0.19

$0.25

$0.28

$0.27

$1.13

$1

$0.88

Cash dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)

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'

$0.12

$0.12

$0.12

$0.12

$0.19

$0.09

$0.09

$0.09

$0.48

$0.46

$0.32

Gain on sale of Aspen Creek concept and restaurants

1,800,000

'

1,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,800,000

'

'

Gain on sale of Aspen Creek concept and restaurants, after tax

'

'

1,200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of restaurants

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'

2

'

'

'

1

'

'

'

'

1

'

Legal settlement

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,000,000

'

'

'

Legal settlement, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,100,000

'

'

'

Closure costs

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,100,000

'

'

'

200,000

200,000

'

Closure costs, net of tax

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'

'

'

'

'

700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Impairment of goodwill

'

'

'

'

'

'

500,000

'

'

'

0

252,000

'

Impairment of goodwill, net of tax

'

'

'

'

'

'

$300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Selected quarterly financial data

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)

'

$0.03

$0.03

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Selected quarterly financial data

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Diluted earnings per common share (in dollars per share)

'

$0.04

$0.04

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'