Cash Return Strategy

Strategically, the company’s large casual‑dining footprint is highlighted as a source of free cash flow that can support continued growth investments and shareholder returns, even amid cost pressures. Comparisons to faster‑growing Shake Shack underscore the relative scale and cash‑generation capacity of Texas Roadhouse. Capital‑market actions include a planned dividend increase to $0.75 per share in 2026 and ongoing share‑repurchase programs, reinforcing a cash‑return focus.