The founder and CEO of American chain restaurant Texas Roadhouse, headquartered in Louisville, died Thursday.A spokesperson for the company confirmed in a statement the passing of Kent Taylor. He founded Texas Roadhouse in 1993 and held various positions, including most recently chairman of the board and CEO.According to a statement from the company, Taylor was most recently remembered for giving up his entire compensation package to help support his employees.”This selfless act was no surprise to anyone who knew Kent and his strong belief in servant leadership. He was without a doubt, a people-first leader. His entrepreneurial spirit will live on in the company he built, the projects he supported and the lives he touched.”Funeral arrangements for Taylor were not released.Texas Roadhouse has 630 restaurants in 49 states and 10 countries. The restaurant specializes in steaks and with a Texas/Southwestern theme.
The founder and CEO of American chain restaurant Texas Roadhouse, headquartered in Louisville, died Thursday.
A spokesperson for the company confirmed in a statement the passing of Kent Taylor. He founded Texas Roadhouse in 1993 and held various positions, including most recently chairman of the board and CEO.
According to a statement from the company, Taylor was most recently remembered for giving up his entire compensation package to help support his employees.
“This selfless act was no surprise to anyone who knew Kent and his strong belief in servant leadership. He was without a doubt, a people-first leader. His entrepreneurial spirit will live on in the company he built, the projects he supported and the lives he touched.”
Funeral arrangements for Taylor were not released.
Texas Roadhouse has 630 restaurants in 49 states and 10 countries. The restaurant specializes in steaks and with a Texas/Southwestern theme.