Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) 10-K 26 Feb 21 2020 FY Annual report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020	Feb. 17, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Document Annual Report	true
Document Period End Date	Dec. 29, 2020
Document Transition Report	false
Entity File Number	000-50972
Entity Registrant Name	Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code	DE
Entity Tax Identification Number	20-1083890
Entity Address, Address Line One	6040 Dutchmans Lane
Entity Address, City or Town	Louisville
Entity Address, State or Province	KY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	40205
City Area Code	502
Local Phone Number	426-9984
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock
Trading Symbol	TXRH
Security Exchange Name	NASDAQ
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Interactive Data Current	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business	false
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Shell Company	false
Entity Public Float			$ 3,425,613,443
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		69,619,435
Entity Central Index Key	0001289460
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-29
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2020
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Amendment Flag	false
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag	true

Consolidated Balance Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 363,155	$ 107,879
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $11 at December 29, 2020 and $12 at December 31, 2019	98,418	99,305
Inventories, net	22,364	20,267
Prepaid income taxes	4,502	2,015
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	22,212	18,433
Total current assets	510,651	247,899
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $763,700 at December 29, 2020 and $678,988 at December 31, 2019	1,088,623	1,056,563
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	530,625	499,801
Goodwill	127,001	124,748
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $14,341 at December 29, 2020 and $14,141 at December 31, 2019	2,271	1,234
Other assets	65,990	53,320
Total assets	2,325,161	1,983,565
Current liabilities:
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	19,271	17,263
Current maturities of long-term debt	50,000
Accounts payable	66,977	61,653
Deferred revenue-gift cards	232,812	209,258
Accrued wages and payroll taxes	51,982	39,699
Income taxes payable	2,859
Accrued taxes and licenses	24,751	30,433
Other accrued liabilities	57,666	58,914
Total current liabilities	506,318	417,220
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	572,171	538,710
Long-term debt	190,000
Restricted stock and other deposits	7,481	8,249
Deferred tax liabilities, net	2,802	22,695
Other liabilities	103,338	65,522
Total liabilities	1,382,110	1,052,396
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, 69,561,861 and 69,400,252 shares issued and outstanding at December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively)	70	69
Additional paid-in-capital	145,626	140,501
Retained earnings	781,915	775,649
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(106)	(225)
Total Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries stockholders' equity	927,505	915,994
Noncontrolling interests	15,546	15,175
Total equity	943,051	931,169
Total liabilities and equity	$ 2,325,161	$ 1,983,565

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars)	$ 11	$ 12
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation (in dollars)	763,700	678,988
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization (in dollars)	$ 14,341	$ 14,141
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
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)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	69,561,861	69,400,252
Common stock, shares outstanding	69,561,861	69,400,252

Consolidated Statements of Inco

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 25, 2018
Revenue:
Revenue	$ 2,398,123	$ 2,756,163	$ 2,457,449
Restaurant operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below):
Food and beverage	780,646	883,357	795,300
Labor	875,764	905,614	793,384
Rent	54,401	52,531	48,791
Other operating	403,726	418,448	375,477
Pre-opening	20,099	20,156	19,051
Depreciation and amortization	117,877	115,544	101,216
Impairment and closure, net	2,263	(899)	278
General and administrative	119,503	149,389	136,163
Total costs and expenses	2,374,279	2,544,140	2,269,660
Income from operations	23,844	212,023	187,789
Interest expense (income), net	4,091	(1,514)	591
Equity (loss) income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates	(500)	378	1,353
Income before taxes	19,253	213,915	188,551
Income tax (benefit) expense	(15,672)	32,397	24,257
Net income including noncontrolling interests	34,925	181,518	164,294
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	3,670	7,066	6,069
Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries	31,255	174,452	158,225
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax of ($40), ($1) and $53, respectively	119	3	(189)
Total comprehensive income	$ 31,374	$ 174,455	$ 158,036
Net income per common share attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries:
Basic	$ 0.45	$ 2.47	$ 2.21
Diluted	$ 0.45	$ 2.46	$ 2.20
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	69,438	70,509	71,467
Diluted	69,893	70,916	71,964
Cash dividends declared per share	$ 0.36	$ 1.20	$ 1
Restaurant and other sales
Revenue:
Revenue	$ 2,380,177	$ 2,734,177	$ 2,437,115
Franchise royalties and fees
Revenue:
Revenue	$ 17,946	$ 21,986	$ 20,334

Consolidated Statements of In_2

Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 25, 2018
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
Foreign currency translation adjustment, (tax)/benefit	$ 40	$ 1	$ (53)

Consolidated Statement of Stock

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]Retained Earnings	Total Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in-Capital	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Noncontrolling Interests	Total
Balance at Dec. 26, 2017		$ 839,079	$ 71	$ 236,548	$ 602,499	$ (39)	$ 12,312	$ 851,391
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 26, 2017			71,168,897
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net (loss) income		158,225			158,225		6,069	164,294
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		(189)				(189)		(189)
Noncontrolling interests contribution							2,551	2,551
Contribution from executive officer		1,000		1,000				1,000
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders							(5,746)	(5,746)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest		(75)		(75)			(47)	(122)
Dividends declared		(71,509)			(71,509)			(71,509)
Shares issued under share-based compensation plans including tax effects			$ 1	(1)
Shares issued under share-based compensation plans including tax effects (in shares)			684,804
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdings		(14,067)		(14,067)				(14,067)
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdings (in shares)			(236,191)
Share-based compensation		33,983		33,983				33,983
Balance (ASU 2014-09 (Topic 606)) at Dec. 25, 2018	$ (878)
Balance at Dec. 25, 2018		945,569	$ 72	257,388	688,337	(228)	15,139	960,708
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 25, 2018			71,617,510
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
Net (loss) income		174,452			174,452		7,066	181,518
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		3				3		3
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders							(6,357)	(6,357)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest		(70)		(70)			(673)	(743)
Dividends declared		(84,462)			(84,462)			(84,462)
Shares issued under share-based compensation plans including tax effects (in shares)			617,395
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdings		(12,471)		(12,471)				(12,471)
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdings (in shares)			(209,408)
Repurchase of shares of common stock		(139,849)	$ (3)	(139,846)				$ (139,849)
Repurchase of shares of common stock (in shares)			(2,625,245)					(2,625,245)
Share-based compensation | ASU 2014-09 (Topic 606)		35,500		35,500				$ 35,500
Balance (ASU 2016-02 (Topic 842)) at Dec. 31, 2019	$ 2,678
Balance at Dec. 31, 2019		915,994	$ 69	140,501	775,649	(225)	15,175	$ 931,169
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019			69,400,252					69,400,252
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
CumulativeCumulative effect on retained earnings effect of adoption of ASC 842, Leases, net of tax								$ 775,649
Net (loss) income		31,255			31,255		3,670	34,925
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax		119				119		119
Noncontrolling interests contribution							133	133
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders							(3,432)	(3,432)
Dividends declared		(24,989)			(24,989)			(24,989)
Shares issued under share-based compensation plans including tax effects			$ 1	(1)
Shares issued under share-based compensation plans including tax effects (in shares)			615,181
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdings		(11,684)		(11,684)				(11,684)
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdings (in shares)			(201,163)
Repurchase of shares of common stock		(12,621)		(12,621)				$ (12,621)
Repurchase of shares of common stock (in shares)			(252,409)					(252,409)
Share-based compensation		29,431		29,431				$ 29,431
Balance at Dec. 29, 2020		$ 927,505	$ 70	$ 145,626	$ 781,915	$ (106)	$ 15,546	$ 943,051
Balance (in shares) at Dec. 29, 2020			69,561,861					69,561,861
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity
CumulativeCumulative effect on retained earnings effect of adoption of ASC 842, Leases, net of tax								$ 781,915

Consolidated Statement of Sto_2

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended					12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 24, 2019	Jun. 25, 2019	Mar. 26, 2019	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 25, 2018
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity
Dividends declared (in dollars per share)	$ 0.36	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.36	$ 1.20	$ 1

Consolidated Statements of Cash

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 25, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$ 34,925	$ 181,518	$ 164,294
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	117,877	115,544	101,216
Deferred income taxes	(19,932)	6,335	12,319
Loss on disposition of assets	3,144	5,885	6,008
Impairment and closure costs	2,290	(1,283)	105
Contribution from executive officer			1,000
Equity loss (income) from investments in unconsolidated affiliates	500	(378)	(1,353)
Distributions of income received from investments in unconsolidated affiliates	329	1,837	656
Provision for doubtful accounts	(1)	(22)	(9)
Share-based compensation expense	29,431	35,500	33,983
Changes in operating working capital:
Receivables	1,058	(5,774)	(15,597)
Inventories	(2,017)	(1,414)	(2,495)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(2,133)	(2,049)	(3,023)
Other assets	(12,698)	(12,823)	(4,290)
Accounts payable	490	407	8,882
Deferred revenue-gift cards	23,458	16,991	35,519
Accrued wages	12,283	5,540	4,481
Prepaid income taxes and income taxes payable	372	5,554	(8,581)
Accrued taxes and licenses	(5,700)	5,802	2,634
Other accrued liabilities	4,099	(3,773)	7,569
Operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities	4,635	5,826
Deferred rent			(5,938)
Other liabilities	38,028	15,075	3,612
Net cash provided by operating activities	230,438	374,298	352,868
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures-property and equipment	(154,401)	(214,340)	(155,980)
Acquisition of franchise restaurants, net of cash acquired	(10,580)	(1,536)	(2,165)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	1,709	1,056
Proceeds from sale leaseback transaction	2,167
Net cash used in investing activities	(161,105)	(214,820)	(158,145)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving credit facility	240,000
Debt issuance costs	(641)
Proceeds from noncontrolling interest contribution	133		2,551
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders	(3,432)	(6,357)	(5,746)
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest		(743)	(122)
(Repayments) proceeds from restricted stock and other deposits, net	(823)	62	418
Indirect repurchase of shares for minimum tax withholdings	(11,684)	(12,471)	(14,067)
Repurchase of shares of common stock	(12,621)	(139,849)
Principal payments on long-term debt			(50,000)
Dividends paid to shareholders	(24,989)	(102,366)	(68,550)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	185,943	(261,724)	(135,516)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	255,276	(102,246)	59,207
Cash and cash equivalents-beginning of period	107,879	210,125	150,918
Cash and cash equivalents-end of period	363,155	107,879	210,125
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized	3,890	738	896
Income taxes paid	3,776	20,440	20,519
Capital expenditures included in current liabilities	$ 14,808	$ 15,416	$ 7,332

Description of Business

Description of Business	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Basis of Presentation
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 have a controlling interest (collectively, the "Company," "we," "our" and/or "us") as of December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019 and for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 29, 2020. As of December 29, 2020, we owned and operated 537 restaurants and franchised an additional 97 restaurants in 49 states and ten foreign countries. Of the 537 company restaurants that were operating at December 29, 2020, 517 were wholly-owned and 20 were majority-owned. Of the 97 franchise restaurants, 69 were domestic and 28 were international restaurants. As of December 31, 2019, we owned and operated 514 restaurants and franchised an additional 97 restaurants in 49 states and ten foreign countries. Of the 514 company restaurants that were operating at December 31, 2019, 494 were wholly-owned and 20 were majority-owned. Of the 97 franchise restaurants, 69 were domestic and 28 were international restaurants . Risks and Uncertainties The Company is subject to risks and uncertainties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic (the "pandemic"). On March 13, 2020, the pandemic was declared a National Public Health Emergency. Shortly after the national emergency declaration, state and local officials began placing restrictions on restaurants, some of which allowed To-Go or curbside service only while others limited capacity in the dining room. By late March all of our domestic company and franchise restaurants were under state or local order which only allowed for To-Go or curbside service. Beginning in early May 2020, state and local guidelines began to allow dining rooms to re-open, typically at a limited capacity. While all of our dining rooms were able to re-open in some capacity, many were required to close again in areas more severely impacted by the pandemic. As of December 29, 2020, 82% of our company restaurants had their dining rooms operating under various limited capacity restrictions. Our remaining restaurants were limited to outdoor and/or To-Go or curbside service only. In response to the impact of the pandemic on our restaurant operations, we have developed a hybrid operating model that accommodates our limited capacity dining rooms together with enhanced To-Go, which includes a curbside and/or drive-up operating model, as permitted by local guidelines. This includes design changes to our building to better accommodate the increased To-Go sales and the expansion of outdoor seating areas where allowed. We also have installed booth partitions in all of our restaurants as an added safety measure for our guests. In addition, we have increased our already strict sanitation requirements, are conducting daily health and temperature checks for all employees before they begin their shift and are requiring personal protective equipment to be worn by all restaurant employees at all times. As we work through the local regulations at each of our locations, the safety of our employees and guests remains our top priority. ​ As a result of the dining room restrictions and temporary closures, we have experienced a significant decrease in traffic which has impacted our operating results. While the majority of our dining rooms have re-opened, a significant portion continue to operate under capacity restrictions that severely limit the number of guests we can serve. In addition, while we have seen significant sales growth in our To-Go program, even with dining rooms re-opened, we currently do not expect these sales will generate a similar profit margin and cash flows to our normal operating model. We expect our operating results to continue to be impacted until at least such time that all state and local restrictions are lifted, and our dining rooms can operate at full capacity. We cannot predict how long the pandemic will last, how long it will take until all state and local restrictions will be lifted, or the extent to which our dining rooms will have to close again. In addition, we cannot predict the overall impact on the economy or consumer spending habits. The extent of these dining room restrictions and temporary closures will determine the significance of the impact to our financial condition, financial results, and liquidity in future periods. In addition, significant items subject to estimates and assumptions including the carrying amount of property and equipment, goodwill, and lease related assets could be impacted.

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (a) Principles of Consolidation As of December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we owned a 5.0% to 10.0% equity interest in 24 restaurants. Additionally, as of December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we owned a 40% equity interest in four non-Texas Roadhouse restaurants as part of a joint venture agreement with a casual dining restaurant operator in China. The unconsolidated restaurants are accounted for using the equity method. 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 (loss) income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates. All significant intercompany balances and transactions for these unconsolidated restaurants as well as the entities whose accounts have been consolidated have been eliminated. ​ (b) Fiscal Year We utilize a 52 53 week 13 53 weeks 14 weeks. Fiscal years 2020 and 2018 were 53 weeks in length. In fiscal year 2019, the 53 rd to diluted earnings per share in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. ​ (c) Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents also included receivables from credit card companies, which amounted to $18.1 million and $22.4 million at December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, because the balances are settled within two three ​ (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 franchise restaurants for royalty fees. 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 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 net realizable value. ​ (f) 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 most 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(g) for further discussion of leases. The estimated useful lives are: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Land improvements 10 - 25 years Buildings and leasehold improvements 10 - 25 years ​ Furniture, fixtures and equipment 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 as indefinite-lived assets and included in Property and equipment, net. Repairs and maintenance expense amounted to $25.2 million, $27.9 million and $29.7 million for the years ended December 29, 2020, December 31, 2019 and December 25, 2018, respectively. These costs are included in other operating costs in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. ​ (g) Leases We lease land and/or buildings for the majority of our restaurants under non-cancelable lease agreements which have initial terms and one or more option periods. In addition, certain of these leases contain pre-determined fixed escalations of the minimum rent over the lease term. ​ Beginning in 2019 with the adoption of ASC 842, Leases ​ (h) 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 The determination of impairment consists of two steps. First, we determine the fair value of the reporting unit and compare it to its carrying amount. The fair value of the reporting unit may be based on several valuation approaches including capitalization of earnings, discounted cash flows, comparable public company market multiples and comparable acquisition market multiples. Second, if the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized for any excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the reporting unit. The valuation approaches used to determine fair value are subject to key judgments and assumptions that are sensitive to change such as judgments 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 the 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 resulting in an impairment. In 2020, as a result of our annual goodwill impairment analysis, we recorded goodwill impairment of $1.1 million related to two reporting units. In 2019 and 2018, we determined that there was no goodwill impairment. Refer to note 7 for additional information related to goodwill and intangible assets. ​ (i) Other Assets Other assets consist primarily of deferred compensation plan assets, investments in unconsolidated affiliates and deposits. For further discussion of the deferred compensation plan, see note 15. ​ (j) Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment , long-lived assets related to each restaurant to be held and used in the business, such as property and equipment, operating lease right-of-use assets 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. For the purposes of this evaluation, we define the asset group at the individual restaurant level. When we evaluate the 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 under a predetermined amount 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 . 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 the 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 undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value of the assets. We generally measure fair value by discounting estimated future cash flows. 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. See note 16 for further discussion of amounts recorded as part of our impairment analysis. ​ (k) Insurance Reserves We self-insure a significant portion of expected losses under our health, workers’ compensation, general liability, employment practices liability, and property insurance programs. We purchase insurance for individual claims that exceed the retention amounts listed below: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Employment practices liability/Class Action $500,000 / $2,500,000 Workers' compensation ​ $350,000 ​ General liability ​ $1,000,000 ​ Property ​ $250,000 ​ Employee healthcare ​ $350,000 ​ ​ We record a liability for unresolved claims and for an estimate of incurred but not reported claims based on historical experience. 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. ​ (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 29, 2020, we operated 537 restaurants, each as a single operating segment, and franchised an additional 97 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 We recognize revenue from restaurant sales 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. We also recognize revenue from our franchising of Texas Roadhouse restaurants. This includes franchise royalties, initial and upfront franchise fees, fees paid to our domestic marketing and advertising fund, and fees for supervisory and administrative services. We recognize revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers We recognize sales-based royalties as franchise restaurant sales occur. For initial and upfront franchise fees from international development agreements, because the services we provide related to these fees do not contain separate and distinct performance obligations from the franchise right, these fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the associated franchise agreement. For further discussion of revenue, see note 3. (n) Income Taxes We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes (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 all the years presented. Domestic company and franchise restaurants are required to remit a designated portion of sales, currently 0.3% , to the advertising fund. Advertising contributions related to company restaurants are recorded as a component of other operating costs. Advertising contributions received from our franchisees are recorded as a component of franchise royalties and fees in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. 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 and the company restaurant contribution amounted to (p) Pre-opening Expenses Pre-opening expenses, which are charged to operations as incurred, consist of expenses incurred before the opening of a new or relocated restaurant and are comprised principally of opening team and training team compensation and benefits, travel expenses, rent, food, beverage and other initial supplies and expenses. ​ (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 GAAP. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the carrying amount of property and equipment, goodwill, obligations related to insurance reserves, leases and leasehold improvements, legal reserves, gift card breakage and third party fees and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (r) Comprehensive Income ASC 220, Comprehensive Income , establishes standards for reporting and the presentation of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of financial statements. Comprehensive income consists of net income and foreign currency translation adjustments which are excluded from net income under GAAP. Foreign currency translation adjustment represents the unrealized impact of translating the financial statements of our foreign investment. This amount is not included in net income and would only be realized upon the disposition of our investment. (s) Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair value is defined as the price that we would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. We use a three-tier fair value hierarchy based upon observable and non-observable inputs that prioritizes the information used to develop our assumptions regarding fair value. Fair value measurements are separately disclosed by level within the fair value hierarchy. Refer to note 15 for further discussion of fair value measurement. (t) Recent Accounting Pronouncements Financial Instruments (Accounting Standards Update 2016-13, "ASU 2016-13") In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which requires measurement and recognition of expected versus incurred losses for financial assets held. We adopted ASU 2016-13 as of the beginning of our 2020 fiscal year. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements. Goodwill (Accounting Standards Update 2017-04, "ASU 2017-04") In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, We adopted ASU 2017-04 as of the beginning of our 2020 fiscal year. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements. Fair Value Measurement (Accounting Standards Update 2018-13, "ASU 2018-13") In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, which changes disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. We adopted ASU 2018-13 as of the beginning of our 2020 fiscal year. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements. Income Taxes (Accounting Standards Update 2019-12, "ASU 2019-12") ​ In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which removes certain exceptions related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocations, the calculation of income taxes in interim periods, and the recognition of deferred taxes for investments. This guidance also simplifies aspects of accounting for recognizing deferred taxes for taxable goodwill. ASU 2019-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020 (our 2021 fiscal year) and for interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted. We are currently assessing the impact of this new standard on our consolidated financial statements. ​ Reference Rate Reform (Accounting Standards Update 2020-04, "ASU 2020-04") ​ In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the current guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting. These changes are intended to simplify the market transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. This guidance is effective upon issuance to modifications made as early as the beginning of the interim period through December 31, 2022. We are currently assessing the impact of this new standard on our consolidated financial statements. ​

Revenue

Revenue	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Revenue
Revenue	(3) Revenue The following table disaggregates our revenue by major source (in thousands): ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fiscal Year Ended ​ ​ ​ December 29, 2020 ​ December 31, 2019 ​ December 25, 2018 Restaurant and other sales ​ ​ $ 2,380,177 ​ $ 2,734,177 ​ $ 2,437,115 Franchise royalties ​ ​ ​ 15,542 ​ ​ 19,445 ​ ​ 17,443 Franchise fees ​ ​ ​ 2,404 ​ ​ 2,541 ​ ​ 2,891 Total revenue ​ ​ $ 2,398,123 ​ $ 2,756,163 ​ $ 2,457,449 ​ Restaurant sales include the sale of food and beverage products to our customers. We recognize this revenue when the products are sold. All 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. Other sales include the amortization of gift card breakage and fees associated with third party gift card sales. We record deferred revenue 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 are 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 of the value of the gift cards sold by the Company and our third party retailers will never be redeemed. This breakage adjustment is recorded consistent with the historic redemption pattern of the associated gift card or on actual redemptions in periods where redemptions do not align with historic redemption patterns. In addition, we incur fees on all gift cards that are sold through third party retailers. These fees are also deferred and recorded consistent with the historic redemption pattern of the associated gift cards or on actual redemptions in periods where redemptions do not align with historic redemption patterns. For the years ended December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we recognized gift card fees, net of gift card breakage income, of million, respectively. Total deferred revenue related to our gift cards is included in deferred revenue-gift cards in our consolidated balance sheets and includes the full value of unredeemed gift cards less the amortized portion of the breakage rates and the unamortized portion of third party fees. As of December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019, our deferred revenue balance related to gift cards was million, respectively. This change was primarily due to the sale of additional gift cards partially offset by the redemption of gift cards. We recognized restaurant sales of million for the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the amount in deferred revenue as of December 25, 2018. Franchise royalties include continuing fees received from our franchising of Texas Roadhouse restaurants. We execute franchise agreements for each franchise restaurant which sets out the terms of our arrangement with the franchisee. These agreements require the franchisee to pay ongoing royalties of generally 4.0% of gross sales from our domestic franchisees, along with royalties paid to us by our international franchisees. Franchise royalties are recognized as revenue as the corresponding franchise restaurant sales occur. Franchise fees are all remaining fees from our franchisees including initial fees, upfront fees from international agreements, fees paid to our domestic marketing and advertising fund, and fees for supervisory and administrative services. Our franchise agreements typically require the franchisee to pay an initial, non-refundable fee. Subject to our approval and payment of a renewal fee, a franchisee may generally renew the franchise agreement upon its expiration. These initial fees and renewal fees are deferred and recognized over the term of the agreement. We also enter into area development agreements for the development of international Texas Roadhouse restaurants. Upfront fees from development agreements are deferred and recognized on a pro-rata basis over the term of the individual restaurant franchise agreement as restaurants under the development agreement are opened. Our domestic franchise agreement also requires our franchisees to remit of sales to our system-wide marketing and advertising fund. These amounts are recognized as revenue as the corresponding franchise restaurant sales occur. Finally, we perform supervisory and administrative services for certain franchise restaurants for which we receive management fees, which are recognized as the services are performed. Total deferred revenue related to our franchise agreements is included in other liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets and was million as of December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019. We recognized revenue of million for the years ended December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, related to the amounts in deferred revenue as of December 31, 2019 and December 25, 2018, respectively. ​

Acquisitions

Acquisitions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Acquisitions
Acquisitions	(4) Acquisitions In late 2020, we separately acquired two franchise restaurants. Pursuant to the terms of the acquisition agreements, we paid a total purchase price of $10.6 million. These transactions were accounted for using the purchase method as defined in ASC 805, Business Combinations ( ASC 805 ). These acquisitions generated goodwill of $3.3 million, which is not amortizable for book purposes, but is deductible for tax purposes. We also acquired an intangible reacquired franchise right asset of $1.6 million which will be amortized over 3.4 years based on the remaining term of the franchise agreement. ​ In late 2019, we acquired one franchise restaurant which was subsequently relocated. Pursuant to the terms of the acquisition agreement, we paid a total purchase price of million and accounted for this transaction using the purchase method as defined in ASC 805. This acquisition generated goodwill of These acquisitions are consistent with our long-term strategy to increase net income and earnings per share. Pro forma results of operations and revenue and earnings for the years ended December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019 have not been presented because the effect of the acquisitions was not material to our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Long-term Debt

Long-term Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Long-term Debt
Long-term Debt and Obligation Under Capital Lease	(5) Long-term Debt On August 7, 2017, we entered into the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Amended Credit Agreement") with respect to our revolving credit facility with a syndicate of commercial lenders led by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., PNC Bank, N.A., and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. The amended revolving credit facility remains an unsecured, revolving credit agreement under which we may borrow up to $200.0 million with the option to increase the amended revolving credit facility by an additional $200.0 million subject to certain limitations, including approval by the syndicate of lenders. On May 11, 2020, we amended the revolving credit facility to provide for an incremental revolving credit facility of up to $82.5 million. This amount reduced the additional million that was available under the revolving credit facility. The maturity date for the incremental revolving credit facility is May 10, 2021. The terms of the amendment require us to pay interest on outstanding borrowings of the original revolving credit facility at the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus a margin of 1.50% and to pay a commitment fee of 0.25 % per year on any unused portion of the amended revolving credit facility through the end of our Q1 2021 fiscal quarter. The amendment also provides an Alternate Base Rate that may be substituted for LIBOR. Subsequent to our Q1 2021 fiscal quarter, we are required to pay interest on outstanding borrowings at LIBOR plus a margin of million of outstanding letters of credit. This outstanding amount is included as long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheet. ​ The terms of the amendment also require us to pay interest on outstanding borrowings of the incremental revolving credit facility at LIBOR, which is subject to a floor of 1.0%, plus a margin of 2.25% and to pay a commitment fee of 0.50% per year on any unused portion of the incremental revolving credit facility through the maturity date. As of December 29, 2020, we had million of availability on the incremental revolving credit facility. This outstanding amount is included as current maturities of long-term debt on our consolidated balance sheet. ​ The weighted-average interest rate for the . The weighted-average interest rate for the amended revolving credit facility as of December 31, 2019 was The lenders’ obligation to extend credit pursuant to the Amended Credit Agreement depends on us maintaining certain financial covenants. The amendment to the revolving credit facility also modified the financial covenants through the end of our Q1 2021 fiscal quarter. We were in compliance with all financial covenants as of December 29, 2020.

Property and Equipment, Net

Property and Equipment, Net	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and Equipment, Net	(6) Property and Equipment, Net Property and equipment were as follows: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ December 29, December 31, ​ ​ 2020 ​ 2019 Land and improvements ​ $ 143,482 ​ $ 135,708 ​ Buildings and leasehold improvements ​ 1,003,014 ​ 922,036 ​ Furniture, fixtures and equipment ​ 661,878 ​ 614,920 ​ Construction in progress ​ 32,362 ​ 51,924 ​ Liquor licenses ​ 11,587 ​ 10,963 ​ ​ ​ 1,852,323 ​ 1,735,551 ​ Accumulated depreciation and amortization ​ (763,700) ​ (678,988) ​ ​ ​ $ 1,088,623 ​ $ 1,056,563 ​ ​ For the year ended December 29, 2020, the amount of interest capitalized in connection with restaurant construction was $0.3 million. There was no interest capitalized in connection with restaurant construction for the year ended December 31, 2019. For the year ended December 25, 2018, the amount of interest capitalized in connection with restaurant construction was $0.1 million.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets	(7) 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 25, 2018 (1) $ 123,220 ​ $ 1,959 ​ Additions 1,528 ​ ​ — ​ Amortization expense — ​ ​ (725) ​ Disposals and other, net — ​ — ​ Impairment — ​ — ​ Balance as of December 31, 2019 $ 124,748 ​ $ 1,234 ​ Additions 3,329 ​ ​ 1,600 ​ Amortization expense — ​ ​ (563) ​ Disposals and other, net — ​ ​ — ​ Impairment (1,076) ​ ​ — ​ Balance as of December 29, 2020 $ 127,001 ​ $ 2,271 ​ (1) Net of $4.8 million of accumulated goodwill impairment losses. ​ Intangible assets consist of reacquired franchise rights. The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of the intangible assets at December 29, 2020 were $16.6 million and $14.3 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2019, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of the intangible assets was $15.4 million and $14.1 million, respectively. 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 $0.1 million to $0.8 million. As further discussed in note 16, as a result of our 2020 goodwill impairment analysis, we determined that goodwill related to two restaurants was impaired. Refer to note 4 for discussion of the acquisitions completed for the years ended December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Leases

Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Leases
Leases	(8) Leases We recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for both real estate and equipment leases that have a term in excess of one year . As of December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019, these amounts were as follows: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of December 29, 2020 ​ Real estate ​ Equipment ​ Total Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 526,746 ​ $ 3,879 ​ $ 530,625 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Current portion of operating lease liabilities ​ 17,850 ​ ​ 1,421 ​ ​ 19,271 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion ​ 569,713 ​ ​ 2,458 ​ ​ 572,171 Total operating lease liabilities $ 587,563 ​ $ 3,879 ​ $ 591,442 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of December 31, 2019 ​ Real estate ​ Equipment ​ Total Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 495,903 ​ $ 3,898 ​ $ 499,801 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Current portion of operating lease liabilities ​ 15,966 ​ ​ 1,297 ​ ​ 17,263 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion ​ 536,109 ​ ​ 2,601 ​ ​ 538,710 Total operating lease liabilities $ 552,075 ​ $ 3,898 ​ $ 555,973 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Information related to our real estate leases as of and for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was as follows (in thousands): ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fiscal Year Ended Real estate costs ​ ​ ​ ​ December 29, 2020 ​ ​ December 31, 2019 Operating lease ​ ​ ​ $ 58,425 ​ $ 54,844 Variable lease ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,479 ​ ​ 1,590 Short-term lease ​ ​ ​ ​ 90 ​ ​ 120 Total lease costs ​ ​ ​ $ 59,994 ​ $ 56,554 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Real estate lease liability maturity analysis ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of December 29, 2020 2021 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 56,201 2022 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 57,225 2023 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 57,259 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 57,353 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 55,491 Thereafter ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 762,744 Total ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 1,046,273 Less interest ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 458,710 Total discounted operating lease liabilities ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 587,563 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fiscal Year Ended Real estate leases other information ​ ​ ​ ​ December 29, 2020 ​ ​ December 31, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of operating lease liabilities ​ ​ ​ $ 52,904 ​ $ 49,018 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities ​ ​ ​ $ 50,322 ​ $ 51,220 Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) ​ ​ ​ ​ 17.78 ​ ​ 17.82 Weighted-average discount rate ​ ​ ​ ​ 6.71 ​ ​ 6.77 ​ Operating lease payments exclude $15.1 million of minimum lease payments for executed real estate leases that we have not yet taken possession. In addition to the above operating leases, as of December 29, 2020 we had one finance lease with a right-of-use asset balance and lease liability balance of $1.7 million and $2.1 million, respectively. The right-of-use asset balance is included as a component of other assets and the lease liability balance as a component of other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. In 2020, we entered into a sale leaseback transaction involving land that had recently been acquired. The sale generated proceeds of $2.2 million and no gain or loss was recognized on the transaction. The resulting operating lease is included in the operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities noted above. ​ We recognize operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities for real estate leases, including our restaurant leases and Support Center lease, as well as certain restaurant equipment leases based on the present value of the lease payments over the lease term. We estimate the present value based on our incremental borrowing rate which corresponds to the underlying lease term. In addition, operating lease right-of-use assets are reduced for accrued rent and increased for any initial direct costs recognized at lease inception. For leases commencing in 2019 and later, we account for lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. ​ Certain of our operating leases contain predetermined fixed escalations of the minimum rent over the lease term. For these leases, we recognize the related rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term. We may receive rent concessions or leasehold improvement incentives upon opening a restaurant that is subject to a lease which we consider when determining straight-line rent expense. We also may receive rent holidays, which would begin on the possession date and end when the store opens, 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. In recognizing straight-line rent expense, we record the difference between amounts charged to operations and amounts paid as accrued rent. Straight-line rent expense is included as an operating lease cost in the table above. 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. In addition, certain of our operating leases have variable escalations of the minimum rent that depend on an index or rate. For these leases, we recognize operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities based on the index or rate at the commencement date. Any subsequent changes to the index or rate are recognized as variable rent expense when the escalation is determinable. Contingent rent and variable rent expense are included as variable lease costs in the table above. Rent expense for operating leases for the fiscal year ended December 25, 2018 consisted of the following: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Minimum rent—occupancy ​ $ 47,741 Contingent rent ​ 1,050 Rent expense, occupancy ​ 48,791 Minimum rent—equipment and other ​ 6,176 Rent expense ​ $ 54,967 ​

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Income Taxes
Income Taxes	(9) Income Taxes Components of our income tax (benefit) expense for the years ended December 29, 2020, December 31, 2019 and December 25, 2018 are as follows: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fiscal Year Ended ​ December 29, 2020 December 31, 2019 December 25, 2018 Current: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Federal ​ $ (648) ​ $ 15,643 ​ $ 2,934 ​ State ​ 4,505 ​ 10,050 ​ 8,794 ​ Foreign ​ ​ 403 ​ ​ 369 ​ ​ 210 ​ Total current ​ 4,260 ​ 26,062 ​ 11,938 ​ Deferred: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Federal ​ (16,859) ​ ​ 4,396 ​ 11,909 ​ State ​ (3,073) ​ ​ 1,939 ​ 410 ​ Total deferred ​ (19,932) ​ 6,335 ​ 12,319 ​ Income tax (benefit) expense ​ $ (15,672) ​ $ 32,397 ​ $ 24,257 ​ ​ Our pre-tax income is substantially derived from domestic restaurants. A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to our effective tax rate for December 29, 2020, December 31, 2019 and December 25, 2018 is as follows: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fiscal Year Ended ​ ​ ​ ​ December 29, 2020 ​ December 31, 2019 ​ December 25, 2018 ​ Tax at statutory federal rate ​ ​ 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % State and local tax, net of federal benefit ​ ​ 3.6 ​ 3.8 ​ 3.6 ​ FICA tip tax credit ​ ​ (92.5) ​ (9.4) ​ (9.6) ​ Work opportunity tax credit ​ ​ (12.4) ​ (1.5) ​ (1.5) ​ Stock compensation ​ ​ (2.3) ​ (0.1) ​ (1.4) ​ Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests ​ ​ (3.0) ​ (0.6) ​ (0.8) ​ Officers compensation ​ ​ 2.6 ​ 1.2 ​ 1.7 ​ Other ​ ​ 1.6 ​ 0.7 ​ (0.1) ​ Total ​ ​ (81.4) % 15.1 % 12.9 % ​ Our effective tax rate was a benefit of 81.4% in 2020 compared to expense of 15.1 % in 2019. This was primarily due to the impact of FICA tip and Work opportunity tax credits on lower pre-tax income. Additionally, these credits exceeded our federal tax liability in 2020 but we expect to utilize these credits in future years or by carrying back to our 2019 tax year. Our effective tax rate increased to 15.1% in 2019 compared to 12.9% in 2018 primarily due to lower excess tax benefits related to our share-based compensation program partially offset by lower non-deductible officer compensation. In addition, the prior year tax rate benefitted from an adjustment related to tax reform that we recorded in conjunction with the filing of our 2017 tax return. Components of deferred tax liabilities, net are as follows: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ December 29, 2020 December 31, 2019 Deferred tax assets: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Deferred revenue—gift cards ​ $ 26,692 ​ $ 16,122 ​ Insurance reserves ​ ​ 5,998 ​ ​ 4,774 ​ Long-term deferred payroll taxes ​ ​ 5,995 ​ ​ — ​ Other reserves ​ 705 ​ 601 ​ Share-based compensation ​ 5,621 ​ 5,510 ​ Operating lease liabilities ​ ​ 146,803 ​ ​ 137,744 ​ Deferred compensation ​ 12,778 ​ 10,503 ​ Tax credit carryforwards ​ ​ 10,360 ​ ​ 1,710 ​ Other assets ​ 2,119 ​ 2,482 ​ Total deferred tax asset ​ 217,071 ​ 179,446 ​ Deferred tax liabilities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Property and equipment ​ (71,263) ​ (63,777) ​ Goodwill and intangibles ​ (6,896) ​ (6,241) ​ Operating lease right-of-use asset ​ ​ (131,718) ​ ​ (123,813) ​ Other liabilities ​ ​ (9,996) ​ ​ (8,310) ​ Total deferred tax liability ​ (219,873) ​ (202,141) ​ Net deferred tax liability ​ $ (2,802) ​ $ (22,695) ​ ​ ​ As of December 29, 2020, we have federal tax credit carryforwards of $10.2 million expiring in 2040 and state tax credit carryforwards of $0.2 million expiring in 2023. The federal tax credits include FICA tip and Work opportunity tax credits that exceeded credit limitations in the current year. We expect to generate sufficient earnings in future periods and/or may implement tax planning strategies that would allow us to fully utilize these credits. As such, we have not provided any valuation allowances for these credits, or any of our other deferred tax assets, as their realization is more likely than not. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for unrecognized tax benefits, all of which would impact the effective tax rate if recognized, is as follows: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Balance at December 25, 2018 ​ $ 1,482 ​ Additions to tax positions related to prior years ​ 16 ​ Additions to tax positions related to current year ​ ​ 362 ​ Reductions due to statute expiration ​ ​ (314) ​ Reductions due to exam settlements ​ — ​ Balance at December 31, 2019 ​ 1,546 ​ Additions to tax positions related to prior years ​ ​ 148 ​ Additions to tax positions related to current year ​ 389 ​ Reductions due to statute expiration ​ (421) ​ Reductions due to exam settlement ​ ​ — ​ Balance at December 29, 2020 ​ $ 1,662 ​ ​ As of December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the total amount of accrued penalties and interest related to uncertain tax provisions was not material. All entities for which unrecognized tax benefits exist as of December 29, 2020 possess a December tax year-end. As a result, as of December 29, 2020, the tax years ended December 26, 2017, December 25, 2018 and December 31, 2019 remain subject to examination by all tax jurisdictions. As of December 29, 2020, 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 29, 2020, no event occurred that is likely to result in a significant increase or decrease in the unrecognized tax benefits through December 28, 2021.

Preferred Stock

Preferred Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Preferred Stock
Preferred Stock	(10) 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 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

Stockholders' equity

Stockholders' equity	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Stockholders' Equity
Stock Repurchase Program	(11) Stockholders’ Equity On May 31, 2019, our Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program under which we may repurchase up to $250.0 million of our common stock. This stock repurchase program has no expiration date and replaced a previous stock repurchase program which was approved on May 22, 2014. All repurchases to date under our stock repurchase programs have been made through open market transactions. The timing and the amount of any repurchases are determined by management under parameters established by our Board of Directors, based on an evaluation of our stock price, market conditions and other corporate considerations. For the year ended December 29, 2020, we paid $12.6 million to repurchase 252,409 shares of our common stock. On March 17, 2020, we suspended all share repurchase activity. For the year ended December 31, 2019, we paid $139.8 million to repurchase 2,625,245 shares of our common stock. This includes repurchases of $89.6 million under the new repurchase program and repurchases of $50.2 million under the previous stock repurchase program. We did not repurchase any shares of common stock during the year ended December 25, 2018. As of December 29, 2020, we had $147.8 million remaining under our authorized stock repurchase program.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share	(12) 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 restricted stock units outstanding from our equity incentive plans. Performance stock units are not included in the diluted earnings per share calculation until the performance-based criteria have been met. See note 14 for further discussion of our equity incentive plans. For the years ended December 29, 2020, December 31, 2019, and December 25, 2018, the shares of non-vested stock that were not included because they would have had an anti-dilutive effect were not significant. 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 29, December 31, December 25, ​ 2020 ​ 2019 ​ 2018 Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries ​ $ 31,255 ​ $ 174,452 ​ $ 158,225 ​ Basic EPS: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Weighted-average common shares outstanding ​ 69,438 ​ 70,509 ​ 71,467 ​ Basic EPS ​ $ 0.45 ​ $ 2.47 ​ $ 2.21 ​ Diluted EPS: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Weighted-average common shares outstanding ​ 69,438 ​ 70,509 ​ 71,467 ​ Dilutive effect of nonvested stock ​ 455 ​ 407 ​ 497 ​ Shares-diluted ​ 69,893 ​ 70,916 ​ 71,964 ​ Diluted EPS ​ $ 0.45 ​ $ 2.46 ​ $ 2.20 ​ ​

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies	(13) Commitments and Contingencies The estimated cost of completing capital project commitments at December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019 was $95.9 million and $119.0 million, respectively. As of December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we are contingently liable for $13.0 million and $13.9 million, respectively, for seven leases listed in the table below. These amounts represent the maximum potential liability of future payments under the guarantees. In the event of default, the indemnity and default clauses in our assignment agreements govern our ability to pursue and recover damages incurred. No material liabilities have been recorded as of December 29, 2020 as the likelihood of default was deemed to be less than probable and the fair value of the guarantees is not considered significant. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Lease Current Lease Everett, Massachusetts (1)(2) September 2002 February 2023 ​ Longmont, Colorado (1) October 2003 May 2029 ​ Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania (1) October 2004 March 2026 ​ Fargo, North Dakota (1) February 2006 July 2026 ​ Logan, Utah (1) January 2009 August 2024 ​ Irving, Texas (3) ​ December 2013 ​ December 2024 ​ Louisville, Kentucky (3)(4) ​ December 2013 ​ November 2023 ​ (1) Real estate lease agreements for restaurant locations which we entered into before granting franchise rights to those restaurants. We have subsequently assigned the leases to the franchisees, but remain contingently liable, under the terms of the lease, if the franchisee defaults. (2) As discussed in note 17, this restaurant is owned in part by our founder. (3) Leases associated with restaurants which were sold. The leases were assigned to the acquirer, but we remain contingently liable under the terms of the lease if the acquirer defaults. (4) We may be released from liability after the initial contractual lease term expiration contingent upon certain conditions being met by the acquirer. ​ During the year ended December 29, 2020, we bought most of our beef from three 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, higher costs to secure adequate supplies 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. Occasionally, we are a defendant in litigation arising in the ordinary course of business, including "slip and fall" accidents, employment related claims, claims related to our service of alcohol, and claims from guests or employees alleging illness, injury or food quality, health or operational concerns. None of these types of litigation, most of which are covered by insurance, has had a material effect on us and, as of the date of this report, we are not party to any litigation that we believe could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Share-based Compensation

Share-based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Share-based Compensation
Share-based Compensation	(14) Share-based Compensation On May 16, 2013, our stockholders approved the Texas Roadhouse, Inc. 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "Plan"). The Plan provides for the granting of various forms of equity awards including options, stock appreciation rights, full value awards, and performance based awards. This plan replaced the Texas Roadhouse, Inc. 2004 Equity Incentive Plan. The Company provides restricted stock units ("RSUs") to employees 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. In addition to RSUs, the Company provides performance stock units ("PSUs") to executives as a form of share-based compensation. A PSU is the conditional right to receive one share of common stock upon meeting a performance obligation along with the 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 29, December 31, December 25, ​ 2020 ​ 2019 ​ 2018 Labor expense ​ ​ $ 10,081 ​ $ 9,032 ​ $ 8,463 ​ General and administrative expense ​ ​ 19,350 ​ 26,468 ​ 25,520 ​ Total share-based compensation expense ​ ​ $ 29,431 ​ $ 35,500 ​ $ 33,983 ​ ​ Share- based compensation activity by type of grant as of December 29, 2020 and changes during the period then ended are presented below. For both RSUs and PSUs, we do not estimate forfeitures as we record them as they occur. Summary Details for RSUs ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Weighted-Average Weighted-Average ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Grant Date Fair ​ Remaining Contractual ​ Aggregate ​ ​ Shares ​ Value ​ Term (years) ​ Intrinsic Value Outstanding at December 31, 2019 836,427 ​ $ 55.20 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Granted 501,575 ​ ​ 57.43 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Forfeited (25,204) ​ ​ 54.76 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Vested (519,235) ​ ​ 55.60 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Outstanding at December 29, 2020 793,563 ​ $ 56.37 0.9 ​ $ 62,667 ​ ​ As of December 29, 2020, with respect to unvested RSUs, there was $19.2 million of unrecognized compensation cost that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.9 years. The vesting terms of the RSUs range from 1.0 to 5.0 years. The total intrinsic value of RSUs vested during the years ended December 29, 2020, December 31, 2019 and December 25, 2018 was $30.5 million, $27.8 million and $32.1 million, respectively. The excess tax benefit associated with vested RSUs for the years ended December 29, 2020, December 31, 2019 and December 25, 2018 was $0.4 million, $0.3 million and $1.9 million, respectively, which was recognized in the income tax provision. Summary Details for PSUs ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Weighted-Average Weighted-Average ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Grant Date Fair ​ Remaining Contractual ​ Aggregate ​ ​ Shares ​ Value ​ Term (years) ​ Intrinsic Value Outstanding at December 31, 2019 77,000 ​ $ 61.86 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Granted 79,000 ​ ​ 55.98 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Incremental Performance Shares (1) ​ 18,946 ​ ​ 61.86 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Forfeited — ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Vested (95,946) ​ ​ 61.86 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Outstanding at December 29, 2020 79,000 ​ $ 55.98 0.1 ​ $ 6,238 (1) Additional shares from the January 2019 PSU grant that vested in January 2020 due to exceeding the initial 100% target. We grant PSUs to certain of our executives subject to a one-year vesting and the achievement of certain earnings targets, which determine the number of units to vest at the end of the vesting period. Share-based compensation expense is recognized for the number of units expected to vest at the end of the period and is expensed beginning on the grant date and through the performance period. For each grant, PSUs vest after meeting the performance and service conditions. The total intrinsic value of PSUs vested during the years ended December 29, 2020, December 31, 2019 and December 25, 2018 was $5.4 million, $8.8 million and $8.9 million, respectively. On January 8, 2021, 5,199 shares vested related to the January 2020 PSU grant and are expected to be distributed during the 13 weeks ending March 30, 2021. As of December 29, 2020, with respect to unvested PSUs, the amount of unrecognized compensation cost that is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.1 year was not significant. There was

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Measurement	(15) Fair Value Measurement ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures ​ ​ 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 29, 2020. The following table presents the fair values for our financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fair Value Measurements ​ Level December 29, 2020 December 31, 2019 Deferred compensation plan—assets 1 ​ $ 55,633 ​ $ 44,623 ​ Deferred compensation plan—liabilities 1 ​ $ (55,614) ​ $ (44,679) ​ ​ 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 other assets and the corresponding liability in other liabilities in our consolidated financial statements. These investments are considered trading securities and are reported at fair value based on quoted market prices. 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 value of our assets measured on a nonrecurring basis: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fair Value Measurements ​ Total gain (loss) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fiscal Year Ended ​ ​ December 29, December 31, December 29, ​ December 31, ​ ​ Level ​ 2020 ​ 2019 ​ 2020 2019 Long-lived assets held for sale ​ 3 ​ $ 1,645 ​ $ — ​ $ (432) ​ $ — Long-lived assets held for use 1 ​ $ — ​ $ 1,684 ​ $ (364) ​ $ 1,190 Operating lease right-of-use assets 3 ​ $ — ​ $ 611 ​ $ (413) ​ $ (1,144) Goodwill ​ 3 ​ $ 2,625 ​ $ — ​ $ (1,076) ​ $ — Investments in unconsolidated affiliates ​ 3 ​ $ 1,531 ​ $ — ​ $ (1,091) ​ $ — ​ Long-lived assets held for sale include land and building at a site that was relocated. These assets are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets in our consolidated balance sheets. These assets are valued using a Level 3 input, i.e., information from broker listings discounted for estimated selling costs. This resulted in a loss of $0.4 million which is included in impairment and closure, net in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. ​ Long-lived assets held for use as of December 29, 2020 include leasehold improvements for one restaurant scheduled to be relocated in 2021. These assets were reduced to a fair value of zero in 2020. This resulted in a loss of $0.4 million which is included in impairment and closure, net in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. Long-lived assets held for use as of December 31, 2019 include leasehold improvements for one restaurant that was subject to a forced relocation. This restaurant was relocated in February 2020 at which time the contractually negotiated amount for these assets was received. ​ Operating lease right-of-use assets as of December 29, 2020 include the lease related assets for one restaurant that relocated in February 2020 and one restaurant scheduled to be relocated in 2021. These assets were reduced to a fair value of zero in 2020. This resulted in a loss of $0.4 million which is included in impairment and closure, net in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. Operating lease right-of-use assets as of December 31, 2019, include the lease related assets for one store that was permanently closed in April 2020. ​ Goodwill includes two restaurants whose carrying values were determined to be in excess of their fair values as part of our annual goodwill impairment assessment. In determining the fair value, multiple valuation approaches were utilized which considered the historical results and anticipated future trends of operations for these restaurants. We consider this a Level 3 input. This resulted in a loss of ​ Investments in unconsolidated affiliates include a 40 % equity interest in a China joint venture. This asset is valued using a Level 3 input, i.e., the amount we expect to receive upon the sale of this investment. This resulted in a loss of $1.1 million which is included in equity (loss) income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. ​ At December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019, 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. At December 29, 2020, the fair value of our revolving credit facility approximated its carrying value since it is a variable rate credit facility (Level 2).

Impairment and Closure Costs

Impairment and Closure Costs	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Impairment and Closure Costs
Impairment and Closure Costs	(16) Impairment and Closure Costs We recorded impairment and closure costs of $2.3 million, ($0.9) million and $0.3 million for the years ended December 29, 2020, December 31, 2019 and December 25, 2018. ​ Impairment and closure costs in 2020 included $1.2 million related to the impairment of the fixed assets and operating lease right-of-use assets at four restaurants, all of which have relocated or are scheduled to be relocated. In addition, in 2020, we recorded goodwill impairment of $1.1 million related to two restaurants. ​ Impairment and closure costs in 2019 included a gain of $2.6 million related to the forced relocation of one restaurant. This included a gain of $1.2 million related to the leasehold improvements and a gain of $1.4 million to settle a favorable operating lease. Also, in 2019, we recorded a charge of $1.1 million related to the impairment of the operating lease right-of-use asset at an underperforming restaurant. The remaining costs of $0.6 million related to costs associated with the relocation of restaurants. ​ Impairment and closure costs in 2018 were related to costs associated with the relocation of restaurants.

Related Party Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Related Party Transactions
Related Party Transactions	(17) Related Party Transactions As of December 29, 2020, we had seven franchise restaurants and two majority-owned company restaurants owned in part by certain of our officers. These franchise entities paid us fees of $1.6 million for the year ended December 29, 2020. As of December 31, 2019 and December 25, 2018, we had six franchise restaurants and one majority-owned company restaurant owned in part by certain of our officers. These franchise entities paid us fees of $1.4 million and $1.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 25, 2018, respectively. As discussed in note 13, we are contingently liable on a lease related to one of these franchise restaurants. On December 3, 2018, we acquired one franchise restaurant owned in part by our founder. This entity paid us fees of $0.1 million for the year ended December 25, 2018. In addition, in 2018, our founder made a personal contribution of $1.0 million to cover a portion of the planned expenses incurred as part of the annual managing partner conference which marked our 25th anniversary. This amount was recorded as general and administrative expense on the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income and as additional paid-in-capital on the consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity.

Selected Quarterly Financial Da

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)	(18) Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2020 ​ First Second Third Fourth ​ ​ ​ ​ Quarter ​ Quarter ​ Quarter ​ Quarter ​ Total Revenue ​ $ 652,524 ​ $ 476,425 ​ $ 631,185 ​ $ 637,989 ​ $ 2,398,123 ​ Total costs and expenses ​ $ 636,734 ​ $ 523,743 ​ $ 596,209 ​ $ 617,593 ​ $ 2,374,279 ​ Income (loss) from operations ​ $ 15,790 ​ $ (47,318) ​ $ 34,976 ​ $ 20,396 ​ $ 23,844 ​ Net income (loss) attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries ​ $ 16,029 ​ $ (33,553) ​ $ 29,230 ​ $ 19,549 ​ $ 31,255 ​ Basic earnings (loss) per common share ​ $ 0.23 ​ $ (0.48) ​ $ 0.42 ​ $ 0.28 ​ $ 0.45 ​ Diluted earnings (loss) per common share ​ $ 0.23 ​ $ (0.48) ​ $ 0.42 ​ $ 0.28 ​ $ 0.45 ​ Cash dividends declared per share ​ $ 0.36 ​ $ - ​ $ - ​ $ - ​ $ 0.36 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2019 ​ First Second Third Fourth ​ ​ ​ ​ Quarter ​ Quarter ​ Quarter ​ Quarter ​ Total Revenue ​ $ 690,608 ​ $ 689,828 ​ $ 650,489 ​ $ 725,238 ​ $ 2,756,163 ​ Total costs and expenses ​ $ 630,163 ​ $ 636,545 ​ $ 605,605 ​ $ 671,827 ​ $ 2,544,140 ​ Income from operations ​ $ 60,445 ​ $ 53,283 ​ $ 44,884 ​ $ 53,411 ​ $ 212,023 ​ Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries ​ $ 50,390 ​ $ 44,845 ​ $ 36,531 ​ $ 42,686 ​ $ 174,452 ​ Basic earnings per common share ​ $ 0.70 ​ $ 0.63 ​ $ 0.53 ​ $ 0.61 ​ $ 2.47 ​ Diluted earnings per common share ​ $ 0.70 ​ $ 0.63 ​ $ 0.52 ​ $ 0.61 ​ $ 2.46 ​ Cash dividends declared per share ​ $ 0.30 ​ $ 0.30 ​ $ 0.30 ​ $ 0.30 ​ $ 1.20 ​ ​ The fourth quarter of 2019 includes an estimated impact of $0.10 to $0.11 per diluted share for the 53 rd

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Consolidation	(a) Principles of Consolidation As of December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we owned a 5.0% to 10.0% equity interest in 24 restaurants. Additionally, as of December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we owned a 40% equity interest in four non-Texas Roadhouse restaurants as part of a joint venture agreement with a casual dining restaurant operator in China. The unconsolidated restaurants are accounted for using the equity method. 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 (loss) income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates. All significant intercompany balances and transactions for these unconsolidated restaurants as well as the entities whose accounts have been consolidated have been eliminated.
Fiscal Year	(b) Fiscal Year We utilize a 52 53 week 13 53 weeks 14 weeks. Fiscal years 2020 and 2018 were 53 weeks in length. In fiscal year 2019, the 53 rd to diluted earnings per share in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents We consider all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents also included receivables from credit card companies, which amounted to $18.1 million and $22.4 million at December 29, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively, because the balances are settled within two three
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 franchise restaurants for royalty fees. 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 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 net realizable value.
Property and Equipment	(f) 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 most 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(g) for further discussion of leases. The estimated useful lives are: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Land improvements 10 - 25 years Buildings and leasehold improvements 10 - 25 years ​ Furniture, fixtures and equipment 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 as indefinite-lived assets and included in Property and equipment, net. Repairs and maintenance expense amounted to $25.2 million, $27.9 million and $29.7 million for the years ended December 29, 2020, December 31, 2019 and December 25, 2018, respectively. These costs are included in other operating costs in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
Leases	(g) Leases We lease land and/or buildings for the majority of our restaurants under non-cancelable lease agreements which have initial terms and one or more option periods. In addition, certain of these leases contain pre-determined fixed escalations of the minimum rent over the lease term. ​ Beginning in 2019 with the adoption of ASC 842, Leases
Goodwill	(h) 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 The determination of impairment consists of two steps. First, we determine the fair value of the reporting unit and compare it to its carrying amount. The fair value of the reporting unit may be based on several valuation approaches including capitalization of earnings, discounted cash flows, comparable public company market multiples and comparable acquisition market multiples. Second, if the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized for any excess of the carrying amount over the fair value of the reporting unit. The valuation approaches used to determine fair value are subject to key judgments and assumptions that are sensitive to change such as judgments 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 the 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 resulting in an impairment. In 2020, as a result of our annual goodwill impairment analysis, we recorded goodwill impairment of $1.1 million related to two reporting units. In 2019 and 2018, we determined that there was no goodwill impairment. Refer to note 7 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 unconsolidated affiliates and deposits. For further discussion of the deferred compensation plan, see note 15.
Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets	(j) Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets In accordance with ASC 360, Property, Plant and Equipment , long-lived assets related to each restaurant to be held and used in the business, such as property and equipment, operating lease right-of-use assets 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. For the purposes of this evaluation, we define the asset group at the individual restaurant level. When we evaluate the 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 under a predetermined amount 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 . 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 the 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 undiscounted future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized by the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value of the assets. We generally measure fair value by discounting estimated future cash flows. 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. See note 16 for further discussion of amounts recorded as part of our impairment analysis.
Insurance Reserves	(k) Insurance Reserves We self-insure a significant portion of expected losses under our health, workers’ compensation, general liability, employment practices liability, and property insurance programs. We purchase insurance for individual claims that exceed the retention amounts listed below: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Employment practices liability/Class Action $500,000 / $2,500,000 Workers' compensation ​ $350,000 ​ General liability ​ $1,000,000 ​ Property ​ $250,000 ​ Employee healthcare ​ $350,000 ​ ​ We record a liability for unresolved claims and for an estimate of incurred but not reported claims based on historical experience. 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.
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 29, 2020, we operated 537 restaurants, each as a single operating segment, and franchised an additional 97 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 We recognize revenue from restaurant sales 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. We also recognize revenue from our franchising of Texas Roadhouse restaurants. This includes franchise royalties, initial and upfront franchise fees, fees paid to our domestic marketing and advertising fund, and fees for supervisory and administrative services. We recognize revenue in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers We recognize sales-based royalties as franchise restaurant sales occur. For initial and upfront franchise fees from international development agreements, because the services we provide related to these fees do not contain separate and distinct performance obligations from the franchise right, these fees are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the associated franchise agreement. For further discussion of revenue, see note 3.
Income Taxes	(n) Income Taxes We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes
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 all the years presented. Domestic company and franchise restaurants are required to remit a designated portion of sales, currently 0.3% , to the advertising fund. Advertising contributions related to company restaurants are recorded as a component of other operating costs. Advertising contributions received from our franchisees are recorded as a component of franchise royalties and fees in our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. 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 and the company restaurant contribution amounted to
Pre-opening Expenses	(p) Pre-opening Expenses Pre-opening expenses, which are charged to operations as incurred, consist of expenses incurred before the opening of a new or relocated restaurant and are comprised principally of opening team and training team compensation and benefits, travel expenses, rent, food, beverage and other initial supplies and expenses.
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 GAAP. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the carrying amount of property and equipment, goodwill, obligations related to insurance reserves, leases and leasehold improvements, legal reserves, gift card breakage and third party fees and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Comprehensive Income	(r) Comprehensive Income ASC 220, Comprehensive Income , establishes standards for reporting and the presentation of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of financial statements. Comprehensive income consists of net income and foreign currency translation adjustments which are excluded from net income under GAAP. Foreign currency translation adjustment represents the unrealized impact of translating the financial statements of our foreign investment. This amount is not included in net income and would only be realized upon the disposition of our investment.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments	(s) Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair value is defined as the price that we would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. We use a three-tier fair value hierarchy based upon observable and non-observable inputs that prioritizes the information used to develop our assumptions regarding fair value. Fair value measurements are separately disclosed by level within the fair value hierarchy. Refer to note 15 for further discussion of fair value measurement.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	(t) Recent Accounting Pronouncements Financial Instruments (Accounting Standards Update 2016-13, "ASU 2016-13") In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which requires measurement and recognition of expected versus incurred losses for financial assets held. We adopted ASU 2016-13 as of the beginning of our 2020 fiscal year. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements. Goodwill (Accounting Standards Update 2017-04, "ASU 2017-04") In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, We adopted ASU 2017-04 as of the beginning of our 2020 fiscal year. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements. Fair Value Measurement (Accounting Standards Update 2018-13, "ASU 2018-13") In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework – Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, which changes disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. We adopted ASU 2018-13 as of the beginning of our 2020 fiscal year. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements. Income Taxes (Accounting Standards Update 2019-12, "ASU 2019-12") ​ In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which removes certain exceptions related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocations, the calculation of income taxes in interim periods, and the recognition of deferred taxes for investments. This guidance also simplifies aspects of accounting for recognizing deferred taxes for taxable goodwill. ASU 2019-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020 (our 2021 fiscal year) and for interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted. We are currently assessing the impact of this new standard on our consolidated financial statements. ​ Reference Rate Reform (Accounting Standards Update 2020-04, "ASU 2020-04") ​ In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting, which provides temporary optional expedients and exceptions to the current guidance on contract modifications and hedge accounting. These changes are intended to simplify the market transition from the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") and other interbank offered rates to alternative reference rates. This guidance is effective upon issuance to modifications made as early as the beginning of the interim period through December 31, 2022. We are currently assessing the impact of this new standard on our consolidated financial statements.

Summary of Significant Accoun_3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
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 ​ Furniture, fixtures and equipment 3 - 10 years ​
Schedule of type of individual claims against which there is no insurance purchase	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Employment practices liability/Class Action $500,000 / $2,500,000 Workers' compensation ​ $350,000 ​ General liability ​ $1,000,000 ​ Property ​ $250,000 ​ Employee healthcare ​ $350,000 ​

Revenue (Tables)

Revenue (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Revenue
Schedule of disaggregated revenue	The following table disaggregates our revenue by major source (in thousands): ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fiscal Year Ended ​ ​ ​ December 29, 2020 ​ December 31, 2019 ​ December 25, 2018 Restaurant and other sales ​ ​ $ 2,380,177 ​ $ 2,734,177 ​ $ 2,437,115 Franchise royalties ​ ​ ​ 15,542 ​ ​ 19,445 ​ ​ 17,443 Franchise fees ​ ​ ​ 2,404 ​ ​ 2,541 ​ ​ 2,891 Total revenue ​ ​ $ 2,398,123 ​ $ 2,756,163 ​ $ 2,457,449 ​

Property and Equipment, Net (Ta

Property and Equipment, Net (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Property and Equipment, Net
Schedule of property and equipment	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ December 29, December 31, ​ ​ 2020 ​ 2019 Land and improvements ​ $ 143,482 ​ $ 135,708 ​ Buildings and leasehold improvements ​ 1,003,014 ​ 922,036 ​ Furniture, fixtures and equipment ​ 661,878 ​ 614,920 ​ Construction in progress ​ 32,362 ​ 51,924 ​ Liquor licenses ​ 11,587 ​ 10,963 ​ ​ ​ 1,852,323 ​ 1,735,551 ​ Accumulated depreciation and amortization ​ (763,700) ​ (678,988) ​ ​ ​ $ 1,088,623 ​ $ 1,056,563 ​

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Schedule of changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and intangible assets	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Goodwill ​ Intangible Assets ​ Balance as of December 25, 2018 (1) $ 123,220 ​ $ 1,959 ​ Additions 1,528 ​ ​ — ​ Amortization expense — ​ ​ (725) ​ Disposals and other, net — ​ — ​ Impairment — ​ — ​ Balance as of December 31, 2019 $ 124,748 ​ $ 1,234 ​ Additions 3,329 ​ ​ 1,600 ​ Amortization expense — ​ ​ (563) ​ Disposals and other, net — ​ ​ — ​ Impairment (1,076) ​ ​ — ​ Balance as of December 29, 2020 $ 127,001 ​ $ 2,271 ​ (1) Net of $4.8 million of accumulated goodwill impairment losses.

Leases (Tables)

Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Leases
Schedule of lease costs	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of December 29, 2020 ​ Real estate ​ Equipment ​ Total Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 526,746 ​ $ 3,879 ​ $ 530,625 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Current portion of operating lease liabilities ​ 17,850 ​ ​ 1,421 ​ ​ 19,271 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion ​ 569,713 ​ ​ 2,458 ​ ​ 572,171 Total operating lease liabilities $ 587,563 ​ $ 3,879 ​ $ 591,442 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of December 31, 2019 ​ Real estate ​ Equipment ​ Total Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 495,903 ​ $ 3,898 ​ $ 499,801 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Current portion of operating lease liabilities ​ 15,966 ​ ​ 1,297 ​ ​ 17,263 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion ​ 536,109 ​ ​ 2,601 ​ ​ 538,710 Total operating lease liabilities $ 552,075 ​ $ 3,898 ​ $ 555,973 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​
Schedule of operating leases maturity analysis	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fiscal Year Ended Real estate costs ​ ​ ​ ​ December 29, 2020 ​ ​ December 31, 2019 Operating lease ​ ​ ​ $ 58,425 ​ $ 54,844 Variable lease ​ ​ ​ ​ 1,479 ​ ​ 1,590 Short-term lease ​ ​ ​ ​ 90 ​ ​ 120 Total lease costs ​ ​ ​ $ 59,994 ​ $ 56,554 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Real estate lease liability maturity analysis ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ As of December 29, 2020 2021 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 56,201 2022 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 57,225 2023 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 57,259 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 57,353 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 55,491 Thereafter ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 762,744 Total ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 1,046,273 Less interest ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 458,710 Total discounted operating lease liabilities ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ $ 587,563 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fiscal Year Ended Real estate leases other information ​ ​ ​ ​ December 29, 2020 ​ ​ December 31, 2019 Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of operating lease liabilities ​ ​ ​ $ 52,904 ​ $ 49,018 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities ​ ​ ​ $ 50,322 ​ $ 51,220 Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) ​ ​ ​ ​ 17.78 ​ ​ 17.82 Weighted-average discount rate ​ ​ ​ ​ 6.71 ​ ​ 6.77
Schedule of rent expense for operating leases	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Minimum rent—occupancy ​ $ 47,741 Contingent rent ​ 1,050 Rent expense, occupancy ​ 48,791 Minimum rent—equipment and other ​ 6,176 Rent expense ​ $ 54,967

Income Taxes (Tables)

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Income Taxes
Schedule of components of our income tax provision	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fiscal Year Ended ​ December 29, 2020 December 31, 2019 December 25, 2018 Current: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Federal ​ $ (648) ​ $ 15,643 ​ $ 2,934 ​ State ​ 4,505 ​ 10,050 ​ 8,794 ​ Foreign ​ ​ 403 ​ ​ 369 ​ ​ 210 ​ Total current ​ 4,260 ​ 26,062 ​ 11,938 ​ Deferred: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Federal ​ (16,859) ​ ​ 4,396 ​ 11,909 ​ State ​ (3,073) ​ ​ 1,939 ​ 410 ​ Total deferred ​ (19,932) ​ 6,335 ​ 12,319 ​ Income tax (benefit) expense ​ $ (15,672) ​ $ 32,397 ​ $ 24,257 ​
Schedule of reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to our effective tax rate	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fiscal Year Ended ​ ​ ​ ​ December 29, 2020 ​ December 31, 2019 ​ December 25, 2018 ​ Tax at statutory federal rate ​ ​ 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % State and local tax, net of federal benefit ​ ​ 3.6 ​ 3.8 ​ 3.6 ​ FICA tip tax credit ​ ​ (92.5) ​ (9.4) ​ (9.6) ​ Work opportunity tax credit ​ ​ (12.4) ​ (1.5) ​ (1.5) ​ Stock compensation ​ ​ (2.3) ​ (0.1) ​ (1.4) ​ Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests ​ ​ (3.0) ​ (0.6) ​ (0.8) ​ Officers compensation ​ ​ 2.6 ​ 1.2 ​ 1.7 ​ Other ​ ​ 1.6 ​ 0.7 ​ (0.1) ​ Total ​ ​ (81.4) % 15.1 % 12.9 %
Schedule of components of deferred tax assets (liabilities)	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ December 29, 2020 December 31, 2019 Deferred tax assets: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Deferred revenue—gift cards ​ $ 26,692 ​ $ 16,122 ​ Insurance reserves ​ ​ 5,998 ​ ​ 4,774 ​ Long-term deferred payroll taxes ​ ​ 5,995 ​ ​ — ​ Other reserves ​ 705 ​ 601 ​ Share-based compensation ​ 5,621 ​ 5,510 ​ Operating lease liabilities ​ ​ 146,803 ​ ​ 137,744 ​ Deferred compensation ​ 12,778 ​ 10,503 ​ Tax credit carryforwards ​ ​ 10,360 ​ ​ 1,710 ​ Other assets ​ 2,119 ​ 2,482 ​ Total deferred tax asset ​ 217,071 ​ 179,446 ​ Deferred tax liabilities: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Property and equipment ​ (71,263) ​ (63,777) ​ Goodwill and intangibles ​ (6,896) ​ (6,241) ​ Operating lease right-of-use asset ​ ​ (131,718) ​ ​ (123,813) ​ Other liabilities ​ ​ (9,996) ​ ​ (8,310) ​ Total deferred tax liability ​ (219,873) ​ (202,141) ​ Net deferred tax liability ​ $ (2,802) ​ $ (22,695) ​
Schedule of reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for unrecognized tax benefits	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Balance at December 25, 2018 ​ $ 1,482 ​ Additions to tax positions related to prior years ​ 16 ​ Additions to tax positions related to current year ​ ​ 362 ​ Reductions due to statute expiration ​ ​ (314) ​ Reductions due to exam settlements ​ — ​ Balance at December 31, 2019 ​ 1,546 ​ Additions to tax positions related to prior years ​ ​ 148 ​ Additions to tax positions related to current year ​ 389 ​ Reductions due to statute expiration ​ (421) ​ Reductions due to exam settlement ​ ​ — ​ Balance at December 29, 2020 ​ $ 1,662 ​

Share-based Compensation (Table

Share-based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Share-based Compensation
Summary of allocation of share-based compensation expense	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fiscal Year Ended ​ ​ ​ December 29, December 31, December 25, ​ 2020 ​ 2019 ​ 2018 Labor expense ​ ​ $ 10,081 ​ $ 9,032 ​ $ 8,463 ​ General and administrative expense ​ ​ 19,350 ​ 26,468 ​ 25,520 ​ Total share-based compensation expense ​ ​ $ 29,431 ​ $ 35,500 ​ $ 33,983 ​
Summary of restricted stock unit activity	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Weighted-Average Weighted-Average ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Grant Date Fair ​ Remaining Contractual ​ Aggregate ​ ​ Shares ​ Value ​ Term (years) ​ Intrinsic Value Outstanding at December 31, 2019 836,427 ​ $ 55.20 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Granted 501,575 ​ ​ 57.43 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Forfeited (25,204) ​ ​ 54.76 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Vested (519,235) ​ ​ 55.60 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Outstanding at December 29, 2020 793,563 ​ $ 56.37 0.9 ​ $ 62,667 ​
Summary of performance share units	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Weighted-Average Weighted-Average ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Grant Date Fair ​ Remaining Contractual ​ Aggregate ​ ​ Shares ​ Value ​ Term (years) ​ Intrinsic Value Outstanding at December 31, 2019 77,000 ​ $ 61.86 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Granted 79,000 ​ ​ 55.98 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Incremental Performance Shares (1) ​ 18,946 ​ ​ 61.86 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Forfeited — ​ ​ — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Vested (95,946) ​ ​ 61.86 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Outstanding at December 29, 2020 79,000 ​ $ 55.98 0.1 ​ $ 6,238 (1) Additional shares from the January 2019 PSU grant that vested in January 2020 due to exceeding the initial 100% target.

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Earnings Per Share
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 29, December 31, December 25, ​ 2020 ​ 2019 ​ 2018 Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries ​ $ 31,255 ​ $ 174,452 ​ $ 158,225 ​ Basic EPS: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Weighted-average common shares outstanding ​ 69,438 ​ 70,509 ​ 71,467 ​ Basic EPS ​ $ 0.45 ​ $ 2.47 ​ $ 2.21 ​ Diluted EPS: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Weighted-average common shares outstanding ​ 69,438 ​ 70,509 ​ 71,467 ​ Dilutive effect of nonvested stock ​ 455 ​ 407 ​ 497 ​ Shares-diluted ​ 69,893 ​ 70,916 ​ 71,964 ​ Diluted EPS ​ $ 0.45 ​ $ 2.46 ​ $ 2.20 ​

Commitments and Contingencies (

Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Commitments and Contingencies
Lease Assignment Date And Term Expiration Date [Table Text Block]	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Lease Current Lease Everett, Massachusetts (1)(2) September 2002 February 2023 ​ Longmont, Colorado (1) October 2003 May 2029 ​ Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania (1) October 2004 March 2026 ​ Fargo, North Dakota (1) February 2006 July 2026 ​ Logan, Utah (1) January 2009 August 2024 ​ Irving, Texas (3) ​ December 2013 ​ December 2024 ​ Louisville, Kentucky (3)(4) ​ December 2013 ​ November 2023 ​ (1) Real estate lease agreements for restaurant locations which we entered into before granting franchise rights to those restaurants. We have subsequently assigned the leases to the franchisees, but remain contingently liable, under the terms of the lease, if the franchisee defaults. (2) As discussed in note 17, this restaurant is owned in part by our founder. (3) Leases associated with restaurants which were sold. The leases were assigned to the acquirer, but we remain contingently liable under the terms of the lease if the acquirer defaults. (4) We may be released from liability after the initial contractual lease term expiration contingent upon certain conditions being met by the acquirer.

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Fair Value Measurement
Schedule of fair values for our financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fair Value Measurements ​ Level December 29, 2020 December 31, 2019 Deferred compensation plan—assets 1 ​ $ 55,633 ​ $ 44,623 ​ Deferred compensation plan—liabilities 1 ​ $ (55,614) ​ $ (44,679) ​
Schedule of fair value of assets and liabilities measured on a nonrecurring basis	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fair Value Measurements ​ Total gain (loss) ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Fiscal Year Ended ​ ​ December 29, December 31, December 29, ​ December 31, ​ ​ Level ​ 2020 ​ 2019 ​ 2020 2019 Long-lived assets held for sale ​ 3 ​ $ 1,645 ​ $ — ​ $ (432) ​ $ — Long-lived assets held for use 1 ​ $ — ​ $ 1,684 ​ $ (364) ​ $ 1,190 Operating lease right-of-use assets 3 ​ $ — ​ $ 611 ​ $ (413) ​ $ (1,144) Goodwill ​ 3 ​ $ 2,625 ​ $ — ​ $ (1,076) ​ $ — Investments in unconsolidated affiliates ​ 3 ​ $ 1,531 ​ $ — ​ $ (1,091) ​ $ —

Selected Quarterly Financial _2

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
Schedule of selected quarterly financial data (unaudited)	​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2020 ​ First Second Third Fourth ​ ​ ​ ​ Quarter ​ Quarter ​ Quarter ​ Quarter ​ Total Revenue ​ $ 652,524 ​ $ 476,425 ​ $ 631,185 ​ $ 637,989 ​ $ 2,398,123 ​ Total costs and expenses ​ $ 636,734 ​ $ 523,743 ​ $ 596,209 ​ $ 617,593 ​ $ 2,374,279 ​ Income (loss) from operations ​ $ 15,790 ​ $ (47,318) ​ $ 34,976 ​ $ 20,396 ​ $ 23,844 ​ Net income (loss) attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries ​ $ 16,029 ​ $ (33,553) ​ $ 29,230 ​ $ 19,549 ​ $ 31,255 ​ Basic earnings (loss) per common share ​ $ 0.23 ​ $ (0.48) ​ $ 0.42 ​ $ 0.28 ​ $ 0.45 ​ Diluted earnings (loss) per common share ​ $ 0.23 ​ $ (0.48) ​ $ 0.42 ​ $ 0.28 ​ $ 0.45 ​ Cash dividends declared per share ​ $ 0.36 ​ $ - ​ $ - ​ $ - ​ $ 0.36 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2019 ​ First Second Third Fourth ​ ​ ​ ​ Quarter ​ Quarter ​ Quarter ​ Quarter ​ Total Revenue ​ $ 690,608 ​ $ 689,828 ​ $ 650,489 ​ $ 725,238 ​ $ 2,756,163 ​ Total costs and expenses ​ $ 630,163 ​ $ 636,545 ​ $ 605,605 ​ $ 671,827 ​ $ 2,544,140 ​ Income from operations ​ $ 60,445 ​ $ 53,283 ​ $ 44,884 ​ $ 53,411 ​ $ 212,023 ​ Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries ​ $ 50,390 ​ $ 44,845 ​ $ 36,531 ​ $ 42,686 ​ $ 174,452 ​ Basic earnings per common share ​ $ 0.70 ​ $ 0.63 ​ $ 0.53 ​ $ 0.61 ​ $ 2.47 ​ Diluted earnings per common share ​ $ 0.70 ​ $ 0.63 ​ $ 0.52 ​ $ 0.61 ​ $ 2.46 ​ Cash dividends declared per share ​ $ 0.30 ​ $ 0.30 ​ $ 0.30 ​ $ 0.30 ​ $ 1.20 ​

Basis of Presentation (Details)

Basis of Presentation (Details)	Dec. 29, 2020restaurantitem	Dec. 31, 2019itemrestaurant
Description of Business
Number of states in which restaurants operate | item	49	49
Number of countries in which restaurants operate | item	10	10
Percentage Of Restaurants With Dining Rooms Operating Under Various Limited Capacity Restrictions	82.00%
Company
Description of Business
Number of restaurants	537	514
Company | Wholly-owned
Description of Business
Number of restaurants	517	494
Company | Majority-owned
Description of Business
Number of restaurants	20	20
Franchise
Description of Business
Number of restaurants	97	97
Franchise | Domestic
Description of Business
Number of restaurants	69	69
Franchise | International
Description of Business
Number of restaurants	28	28

Summary of Significant Accoun_4

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)restaurant$ / shares	Dec. 29, 2020USD ($)restaurant$ / shares	Sep. 29, 2020USD ($)$ / shares	Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)$ / shares	Mar. 31, 2020USD ($)$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)restaurant$ / shares	Sep. 24, 2019USD ($)$ / shares	Jun. 25, 2019USD ($)$ / shares	Mar. 26, 2019USD ($)$ / shares	Dec. 29, 2020USD ($)restaurant$ / shares	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)restaurant$ / shares	Dec. 25, 2018USD ($)$ / shares
Fiscal Year
Length of fiscal year										364 days	371 days	364 days
Revenue		$ 637,989,000	$ 631,185,000	$ 476,425,000	$ 652,524,000	$ 725,238,000	$ 650,489,000	$ 689,828,000	$ 690,608,000	$ 2,398,123,000	$ 2,756,163,000	$ 2,457,449,000
Earnings Per Share, Diluted | $ / shares		$ 0.28	$ 0.42	$ (0.48)	$ 0.23	$ 0.61	$ 0.52	$ 0.63	$ 0.70	$ 0.45	$ 2.46	$ 2.20
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents included receivables from credit card entity	$ 22,400,000	$ 18,100,000				$ 22,400,000				$ 18,100,000	$ 22,400,000
Settlement period of credit card receivables, minimum										2 days
Settlement period of credit card receivables, maximum										3 days
Income Taxes
Deferred Income Tax, Valuation Allowance	$ 0					$ 0					$ 0	$ 0
Receivables
Minimum number of days receivable are past due, warranting individual evaluation for collectability										120 days
Franchise
Principles of Consolidation
Number of restaurants | restaurant	97	97				97				97	97
Minimum
Fiscal Year
Length of fiscal year										364 days
Length of fiscal quarter										91 days
Maximum
Fiscal Year
Length of fiscal year										371 days
Length of fiscal quarter										98 days
Unconsolidated | Franchise
Principles of Consolidation
Number of restaurants | restaurant	24	24				24				24	24
Unconsolidated | Non-Texas Roadhouse restaurants
Principles of Consolidation
Ownership percentage by entity	40.00%	40.00%				40.00%				40.00%	40.00%
Number of restaurants | restaurant	4	4				4				4	4
Unconsolidated | Minimum | Franchise
Principles of Consolidation
Ownership percentage by entity	5.00%	5.00%				5.00%				5.00%	5.00%
Unconsolidated | Maximum | Franchise
Principles of Consolidation
Ownership percentage by entity	10.00%	10.00%				10.00%				10.00%	10.00%
Restaurant and other sales
Fiscal Year
Revenue	$ 59,000,000									$ 2,380,177,000	$ 2,734,177,000	$ 2,437,115,000
Restaurant and other sales | Minimum
Fiscal Year
Earnings Per Share, Diluted | $ / shares	$ 0.10					$ 0.10
Restaurant and other sales | Maximum
Fiscal Year
Earnings Per Share, Diluted | $ / shares	$ 0.11					$ 0.11

Summary of Significant Accoun_5

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, PPE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 25, 2018
Property and Equipment
Repairs and maintenance expense	$ 25,200	$ 27,900	$ 29,700
Impairment of Goodwill
Impairment of goodwill	$ 1,076	$ 0	$ 0
Minimum
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets
Impairment analysis, estimated useful life of operating a restaurant	20 years
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
Furniture, fixtures And equipment | Minimum
Property and Equipment
Estimated useful life	3 years
Furniture, fixtures And equipment | Maximum
Property and Equipment
Estimated useful life	10 years

Summary of Significant Accoun_6

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Ins (Details)	Dec. 29, 2020USD ($)
Insurance Reserves
Self-insurance limit, Employee practices liability	$ 500,000
Self-insurance limit, Employee practices liability Class Action	2,500,000
Self-insurance limit, Workers compensation	350,000
Self-insurance limit, General liability	1,000,000
Self-insurance limit, Property	250,000
Self-insurance limit, Employee healthcare	$ 350,000

Summary of Significant Accoun_7

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Segment (Details) - restaurant	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Company
Segment Reporting
Number of restaurants	537	514
Franchise
Segment Reporting
Number of restaurants	97	97

Summary of Significant Accoun_8

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Advertising (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 25, 2018
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	$ 13.8	$ 18.3	$ 17.1

Revenue (Details)

Revenue (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 29, 2020	Sep. 29, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 24, 2019	Jun. 25, 2019	Mar. 26, 2019	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 25, 2018
Revenue
Total revenue		$ 637,989	$ 631,185	$ 476,425	$ 652,524	$ 725,238	$ 650,489	$ 689,828	$ 690,608	$ 2,398,123	$ 2,756,163	$ 2,457,449
Restaurant and other sales
Revenue
Total revenue	$ 59,000									2,380,177	2,734,177	2,437,115
Franchise royalties
Revenue
Total revenue										15,542	19,445	17,443
Franchise fees
Revenue
Total revenue										$ 2,404	$ 2,541	$ 2,891

Revenue - Other (Details)

Revenue - Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Revenue
Estimated gift cards sold by Company that are never redeemed (as a percent)	4.00%
Gift card fees	$ 6,800	$ 9,100
Deferred revenue-gift cards	232,812	209,258
Franchise royalties and fees
Revenue
Deferred revenue recognized	$ 400	300
Ongoing royalties received as a percentage of gross sales from domestic franchisees and international franchisee	4.00%
Sales percentage, remittance to marketing and advertising	0.30%
Gift cards
Revenue
Deferred revenue-gift cards	$ 232,800	209,300
Deferred revenue recognized	115,500	$ 135,200
Other Liabilities | Franchise royalties and fees
Revenue
Deferred revenue	$ 1,900

Acquisitions (Details)

Acquisitions (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020USD ($)restaurant	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)restaurant
Acquisitions
Number of restaurants acquired | restaurant	2
Purchase price paid	$ 10.6
Goodwill deductible for tax purposes	3.3
Reacquired franchise rights
Acquisitions
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 1.6
Weighted-average life	3 years 4 months 24 days
One Franchise Restaurant In Georgia
Acquisitions
Number of restaurants acquired | restaurant			1
Purchase price paid		$ 1.5
Goodwill deductible for tax purposes		$ 1.5	$ 1.5

Long-term Debt (Details)

Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 11, 2020	Aug. 07, 2017	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving credit facility, amount outstanding			$ 50
Revolving credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity			32.5
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity		$ 200
Revolving credit facility contingent increase in maximum borrowing capacity		$ 200	$ 200
Line Of Credit Facility, Increase In Borrowing Capacity	$ 82.5
Weighted-average interest rate (as a percent)			1.98%	2.64%
Revolving credit facility, amount outstanding			$ 240
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Minimum
Revolving Credit Facility
Percentage of commitment fee on unused credit facility	0.125%	0.25%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum
Revolving Credit Facility
Percentage of commitment fee on unused credit facility	0.40%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | LIBOR | Minimum
Long-term debt
Interest rate (as a percent)	0.875%
Revolving Credit Facility
Weighted-average interest rate (as a percent)	1.00%
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | LIBOR | Maximum
Long-term debt
Interest rate (as a percent)	2.25%
Revolving Credit Facility
Interest rate added to base rate (as a percent)	2.25%	1.50%
Percentage of commitment fee on unused credit facility	0.50%
Original Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving credit facility, amount outstanding			190
Revolving credit facility, remaining borrowing capacity			1.8
Letters of credit outstanding			$ 8.2

Property and Equipment, Net (De

Property and Equipment, Net (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 25, 2018
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and Equipment, Gross	$ 1,852,323,000	$ 1,735,551,000
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(763,700,000)	(678,988,000)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	1,088,623,000	1,056,563,000
Interest capitalized	300,000	0	$ 100,000
Land and improvements
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and Equipment, Gross	143,482,000	135,708,000
Buildings and leasehold improvements
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and Equipment, Gross	1,003,014,000	922,036,000
Furniture, fixtures And equipment
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and Equipment, Gross	661,878,000	614,920,000
Construction in progress
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and Equipment, Gross	32,362,000	51,924,000
Liquor licenses
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and Equipment, Gross	$ 11,587,000	$ 10,963,000

Goodwill and Intangible Asset_2

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 25, 2018
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 124,748	$ 123,220
Additions	3,329	1,528
Disposals and other, net	0	0
Impairment	(1,076)	0	$ 0
Balance at the end of the period	127,001	124,748	123,220
Accumulated goodwill impairment loss			4,800
Changes in the carrying amount of intangible assets
Balance at the beginning of the period, net	1,234	1,959
Additions	1,600	0
Amortization expense	(563)	(725)
Disposals and other, net	0	0
Impairment	0	0
Balance at the end of the period, net	2,271	1,234	$ 1,959
Gross carrying amount	16,600	15,400
Accumulated amortization	14,341	$ 14,141
Minimum
Changes in the carrying amount of intangible assets
Expected amortization expense for each of the next five years	100
Maximum
Changes in the carrying amount of intangible assets
Expected amortization expense for each of the next five years	$ 800

Leases (Details)

Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Leases
Term (in years)	1 year
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	$ 530,625	$ 499,801
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	19,271	17,263
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	572,171	538,710
Total operating lease liabilities	591,442	555,973
Real estate
Leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	526,746	495,903
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	17,850	15,966
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	569,713	536,109
Total operating lease liabilities	587,563	552,075
Equipment
Leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	3,879	3,898
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	1,421	1,297
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	2,458	2,601
Total operating lease liabilities	$ 3,879	$ 3,898

Leases - Real estate costs (Det

Leases - Real estate costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Lease costs
Operating lease	$ 58,425	$ 54,844
Variable lease	1,479	1,590
Short-term lease	90	120
Total lease costs	$ 59,994	$ 56,554

Leases - Real estate lease liab

Leases - Real estate lease liability maturity analysis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Leases
Total operating lease liabilities	$ 591,442	$ 555,973
Real estate
Leases
2021	56,201
2022	57,225
2023	57,259
2024	57,353
2025	55,491
Thereafter	762,744
Total	1,046,273
Less interest	458,710
Total operating lease liabilities	$ 587,563	$ 552,075

Leases - Real estate leases oth

Leases - Real estate leases other information (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020USD ($)lease	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Leases
Cash paid for amounts included in measurement of operating lease liabilities	$ 52,904	$ 49,018
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities	$ 50,322	$ 51,220
Weighted-average remaining lease term	17 years 9 months 10 days	17 years 9 months 25 days
Weighted-average discount rate	6.71%	6.77%
Operating lease not yet taken possession	$ 15,100
Number of finance leases | lease	1
Right-of-use asset	$ 1,700
Lease liability	2,100
Proceeds from sale leaseback transaction	$ 2,167

Leases - Rent expense (Details)

Leases - Rent expense (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 25, 2018USD ($)
Leases
Rent expense	$ 54,967
Occupancy
Leases
Minimum rent	47,741
Contingent rent	1,050
Rent expense	48,791
Equipment and other
Leases
Minimum rent	$ 6,176

Income Taxes (Details)

Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 25, 2018
Current:
Federal	$ (648)	$ 15,643	$ 2,934
State	4,505	10,050	8,794
Foreign	403	369	210
Total current	4,260	26,062	11,938
Deferred:
Federal	(16,859)	4,396	11,909
State	(3,073)	1,939	410
Total deferred	(19,932)	6,335	12,319
Income tax provision	$ (15,672)	$ 32,397	$ 24,257
Reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to our effective tax rate:
Tax at statutory federal rate (as a percent)	21.00%	21.00%	21.00%
State and local tax, net of federal benefit (as a percent)	3.60%	3.80%	3.60%
FICA tip tax credit (as a percent)	(92.50%)	(9.40%)	(9.60%)
Work opportunity tax credit (as a percent)	(12.40%)	(1.50%)	(1.50%)
Stock compensation (as a percent)	(2.30%)	(0.10%)	(1.40%)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (as a percent)	(3.00%)	(0.60%)	(0.80%)
Officers compensation	2.60%	1.20%	1.70%
Other (as a percent)	1.60%	0.70%	(0.10%)
Total (as a percent)	(81.40%)	15.10%	12.90%

Income Taxes, Deferred Tax Asse

Income Taxes, Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Deferred tax assets:
Deferred revenue-gift cards	$ 26,692	$ 16,122
Insurance reserves	5,998	4,774
Long-term deferred payroll taxes	5,995
Other reserves	705	601
Share-based compensation	5,621	5,510
Operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities	146,803	137,744
Deferred compensation	12,778	10,503
Tax credit carryforwards	10,360	1,710
Other assets	2,119	2,482
Total deferred tax asset	217,071	179,446
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment	(71,263)	(63,777)
Goodwill and intangibles	(6,896)	(6,241)
Operating lease right-of-use asset	(131,718)	(123,813)
Other liabilities	(9,996)	(8,310)
Total deferred tax liability	(219,873)	(202,141)
Net deferred tax liability	(2,802)	$ (22,695)
Federal Tax
Deferred tax assets:
Tax credit carryforwards	10,200
State Tax
Deferred tax assets:
Tax credit carryforwards	$ 200

Income Taxes (Unrecognized) (De

Income Taxes (Unrecognized) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending liability for unrecognized tax benefits:
Balance at the beginning of the period	$ 1,546	$ 1,482
Additions to tax positions related to prior years	148	16
Additions to tax positions related to current year	389	362
Reductions due to statute expiration	(421)	(314)
Balance at the end of the period	$ 1,662	$ 1,546

Preferred Stock (Details)

Preferred Stock (Details)	Dec. 29, 2020itemshares	Dec. 31, 2019itemshares
Preferred Stock
Number of preferred stock shares authorized to issue	1,000,000	1,000,000
Minimum number of series of preferred stock authorized | item	1	1
Number of shares of preferred stock outstanding	0	0

Stockholders' Equity (Details)

Stockholders' Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	May 31, 2019
Stockholders' Equity
Repurchase of common stock authorized by board of directors			$ 250,000
Payments to repurchase common stock	$ 12,621	$ 139,849
Number of shares repurchased	252,409	2,625,245
Amount remaining under authorized stock repurchase program	$ 147,800
Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Stockholders' Equity
Payments to repurchase common stock		$ 89,600
Previous Stock Repurchase Program [Member]
Stockholders' Equity
Payments to repurchase common stock		$ 50,200

Earnings Per Share (Details)

Earnings Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020	Sep. 29, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 24, 2019	Jun. 25, 2019	Mar. 26, 2019	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 25, 2018
Earnings per share
Net (loss) income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries									$ 31,255	$ 174,452	$ 158,225
Basic EPS:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)									69,438	70,509	71,467
Basic EPS (in dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 0.42	$ (0.48)	$ 0.23	$ 0.61	$ 0.53	$ 0.63	$ 0.70	$ 0.45	$ 2.47	$ 2.21
Diluted EPS:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in shares)									69,438	70,509	71,467
Dilutive effect of nonvested stock (in shares)									455	407	497
Shares-diluted (in shares)									69,893	70,916	71,964
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share)	$ 0.28	$ 0.42	$ (0.48)	$ 0.23	$ 0.61	$ 0.52	$ 0.63	$ 0.70	$ 0.45	$ 2.46	$ 2.20

Commitments and Contingencies_2

Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020USD ($)item	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)item	Dec. 25, 2018item
Commitments and Contingencies
Estimated cost to complete capital project commitments (in dollars) | $	$ 95.9	$ 119
Number of suppliers providing most of the company's beef | item	3
Lease Agreements
Commitments and Contingencies
Number of leases guarantees entity contingently liable | item		7	7
Lease Agreements | Maximum
Commitments and Contingencies
Contingently liable amount | $	$ 13	$ 13.9

Share-based Compensation (Detai

Share-based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 25, 2018
Share-based Compensation
Share-based compensation expense	$ 29,431	$ 35,500	$ 33,983
Labor expense
Share-based Compensation
Share-based compensation expense	10,081	9,032	8,463
General and administrative expense
Share-based Compensation
Share-based compensation expense	$ 19,350	$ 26,468	$ 25,520

Share-based Compensation, Restr

Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and PSU (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Jan. 08, 2020	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 25, 2018	Dec. 26, 2017	Dec. 27, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
RSUs
Share-based Compensation
Number of common shares that a holder would receive upon satisfaction of the vesting requirement (in shares)			1
Shares
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)		836,427
Granted (in shares)		501,575
Forfeited (in shares)		(25,204)
Vested (in shares)		(519,235)
Outstanding at the end of period (in shares)		793,563	836,427
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)		$ 55.20
Granted (in dollars per share)		57.43
Forfeited (in dollars per share)		54.76
Vested (in dollars per share)		55.60
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)		$ 56.37	$ 55.20
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term		10 months 24 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars)		$ 62,667
Unrecognized compensation cost
Unrecognized compensation cost of unvested stock awards (in dollars)		$ 19,200
Expected weighted-average period of recognition of unrecognized compensation cost of unvested awards		10 months 24 days
Share-based Compensation, other disclosures
Intrinsic value of awards vested (in dollars)		$ 30,500	$ 27,800	$ 32,100
Excess tax benefit recognized within the income tax provision		$ 400	$ 300	$ 1,900
RSUs | Minimum
Share-based Compensation, other disclosures
Vesting period		1 year
RSUs | Maximum
Share-based Compensation, other disclosures
Vesting period		5 years
PSUs
Share-based Compensation
Number of common shares that a holder would receive upon meeting a performance obligation and vesting requirement (in shares)			1
Shares
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares)		77,000
Granted (in shares)		79,000
Incremental Performance Shares (in shares)		18,946
Vested (in shares)	(5,199)	(95,946)
Outstanding at the end of period (in shares)		79,000	77,000
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in dollars per share)		$ 61.86
Granted (in dollars per share)		55.98
Incremental Performance Shares (in dollars per share)		61.86
Vested (in dollars per share)		61.86
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars per share)		$ 55.98	$ 61.86
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (years)
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term		1 month 6 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at the end of the period (in dollars)		$ 6,238
Unrecognized compensation cost
Expected weighted-average period of recognition of unrecognized compensation cost of unvested awards		1 month 6 days
Share-based Compensation, other disclosures
Target percentage relating to shares granted (as a percent)		100.00%
Vesting period			1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year
Intrinsic value of awards vested (in dollars)		$ 5,400	$ 8,800	$ 8,900
Excess tax benefit recognized within the income tax provision		$ 0	$ 700

Share-based Compensation, PSU (

Share-based Compensation, PSU (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 08, 2020	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 25, 2018	Dec. 26, 2017	Dec. 27, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Share-based Compensation
Expense compensation		$ 29,431	$ 35,500	$ 33,983
RSUs
Share-based Compensation
Intrinsic value of awards vested (in dollars)		$ 30,500	$ 27,800	$ 32,100
Vested (in shares)		(519,235)
Granted (in shares)		501,575
Unrecognized compensation cost of unvested stock awards (in dollars)		$ 19,200
RSUs | Minimum
Share-based Compensation
Vesting period		1 year
RSUs | Maximum
Share-based Compensation
Vesting period		5 years
PSUs
Share-based Compensation
Vesting period			1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year
Intrinsic value of awards vested (in dollars)		$ 5,400	$ 8,800	$ 8,900
Vested (in shares)	(5,199)	(95,946)
Granted (in shares)		79,000
Incremental Performance Shares (in shares)		18,946
Target percentage relating to shares granted (as a percent)		100.00%

Fair Value Measurement - Financ

Fair Value Measurement - Financial Assets and Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020USD ($)item	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)
Fair value of financial instruments
Transfer of asset levels within the fair value hierarchy	$ 0
Minimum number of investment funds in rabbi trust for deferred compensation plan | item	1
Fair value measured on a recurring basis | Level 1
Fair value of financial instruments
Deferred compensation plan - assets	$ 55,633	$ 44,623
Deferred compensation plan - liabilities	(55,614)	$ (44,679)
Fair value measured on a nonrecurring basis | Level 3
Fair value of financial instruments
Goodwill,FairValue Measurements	$ 2,625

Fair Value Measurement - Assets

Fair Value Measurement - Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 25, 2018
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	$ 530,625	$ 499,801
Goodwill	127,001	124,748	$ 123,220
Long-lived assets held for use, total gain (loss)		1,200
Operating lease right-of-use assets, total gain (loss)		1,400
Impairment	(1,076)	0	0
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates , total gain (loss)	(500)	378	$ 1,353
Level 1 | Fair value measured on a nonrecurring basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets held for use, fair value measurements		1,684
Long-lived assets held for use, total gain (loss)	364	1,190
Level 2 | Fair value measured on a nonrecurring basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill	1,100
Level 3 | Fair value measured on a nonrecurring basis
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Long-lived assets held for sale	1,645
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	400	611
Goodwill,FairValue Measurements	2,625
Long-lived assets held for use, total gain (loss)	400
Long-lived assets held for sale, total gain (loss)	(432)
Operating lease right-of-use assets, total gain (loss)	(413)	$ (1,144)
Impairment	(1,076)
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, fair value measurements	1,531
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates , total gain (loss)	(1,091)
Level 3 | Fair value measured on a nonrecurring basis | China Joint Venture
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates , total gain (loss)	$ 1,100
Ownership percentage	40.00%

Impairment and Closure Costs (D

Impairment and Closure Costs (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 29, 2020USD ($)restaurant	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)	Dec. 25, 2018USD ($)
Impairment and Closure Costs
Impairment and closure, net	$ 2,263	$ (899)	$ 278
Impairment of goodwill	1,076	0	$ 0
Gain related to the leasehold improvements		1,200
Operating lease right-of-use assets, Loss		(1,400)
Costs associated with the relocation of restaurants		600
Impairment And Closures, Four Restaurants [Member]
Impairment and Closure Costs
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 1,200
Number Of Restaurants Related | restaurant	4
Impairment And Closures, Two Restaurants [Member]
Impairment and Closure Costs
Impairment of goodwill	$ 1,100
Number Of Restaurants Related | restaurant	2
Impairment And Closures, One Restaurants [Member]
Impairment and Closure Costs
Number Of Restaurants Related | restaurant	1
Gain related to the forced relocation		2,600
Impairment And Closures, One Underperforming Restaurants [Member]
Impairment and Closure Costs
Operating lease right-of-use assets, Loss		$ 1,100

Related Party Transactions (Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 03, 2018USD ($)restaurant	Dec. 29, 2020restaurant	Dec. 29, 2020USD ($)restaurant	Dec. 31, 2019USD ($)restaurant	Dec. 25, 2018USD ($)restaurant
Related Party Transactions
Number of restaurants acquired		2
Franchise
Related Party Transactions
Number of restaurants		97	97	97
Officers, directors and shareholders
Related Party Transactions
Number of restaurants		7	7
Officers, directors and shareholders | Majority-owned
Related Party Transactions
Number of restaurants		2	2	1	1
Officers, directors and shareholders | Franchise
Related Party Transactions
Number of restaurants				6	6
Fees received from franchise and license restaurants | $			$ 1.6	$ 1.4	$ 1.3
Founder | Franchise
Related Party Transactions
Number of restaurants acquired	1
Fees received from franchise and license restaurants | $	$ 0.1
Founder | Personal contribution
Related Party Transactions
Transactions with related party | $				$ 1

Selected Quarterly Financial _3

Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 29, 2020	Sep. 29, 2020	Jun. 30, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Sep. 24, 2019	Jun. 25, 2019	Mar. 26, 2019	Dec. 29, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 25, 2018
Selected quarterly financial data
Total revenue		$ 637,989	$ 631,185	$ 476,425	$ 652,524	$ 725,238	$ 650,489	$ 689,828	$ 690,608	$ 2,398,123	$ 2,756,163	$ 2,457,449
Total costs and expenses		617,593	596,209	523,743	636,734	671,827	605,605	636,545	630,163	2,374,279	2,544,140	2,269,660
Income from operations		20,396	34,976	(47,318)	15,790	53,411	44,884	53,283	60,445	23,844	212,023	187,789
Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries		$ 19,549	$ 29,230	$ (33,553)	$ 16,029	$ 42,686	$ 36,531	$ 44,845	$ 50,390	$ 31,255	$ 174,452	$ 158,225
Basic EPS (in dollars per share)		$ 0.28	$ 0.42	$ (0.48)	$ 0.23	$ 0.61	$ 0.53	$ 0.63	$ 0.70	$ 0.45	$ 2.47	$ 2.21
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share)		$ 0.28	$ 0.42	$ (0.48)	0.23	0.61	0.52	0.63	0.70	0.45	2.46	2.20
Cash dividends declared per share					$ 0.36	0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.36	$ 1.20	$ 1
Restaurant and other sales
Selected quarterly financial data
Total revenue	$ 59,000									$ 2,380,177	$ 2,734,177	$ 2,437,115
Restaurant and other sales | Minimum
Selected quarterly financial data
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share)	$ 0.10					0.10
Restaurant and other sales | Maximum
Selected quarterly financial data
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share)	$ 0.11					$ 0.11