For a moment in time,steakhouse chainshad a dismal outlook.
If the mostlegendary steakhouse chainscan fall by the wayside, what hope remains for the rest of them?
In fact, the first Texas Roadhouse opened inClarksville, Ind., in 1993.
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The Brazilian steakhouse chainstarted in Brazil in 1979, expanding to theUnited States in 1997.
Forthcoming locations are planned for Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Washington, D.C., and more.
Outback Steakhouse
Few national steakhouse chains are as recognizable as Outback.
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The rollout of this expansion seemed slow at first, but Outback picked up some steam in 2024.
Its plans were to open nearly100 new locationsacross its multiple restaurant brands, including LongHorn Steakhouse.
Since the acquisition, Ruth’s Chris has continued to expand.
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The steakhouse chain has been expanding, but not squarely in the center of America’s most densely-populated areas.
And the chain is holding solid with growth and new location openings.
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