Texas Roadhouse Executive Compensation (FY25)
TXRH · Executive and director compensation, fiscal 2022 to 2025
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Data as of September 7, 2026Latest filing (8-K): May 22, 2026
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What changed from fiscal 2024 to fiscal 2025
The figures that moved, and by how much. Analysis of these figures is part of the Velarion platform.
Chief executive total compensation — Gerald Morgan: $6,186,009 → $10,822,133 (74.9% higher)
Frequently asked questions
Answers drawn from the data on this page.
Who is Texas Roadhouse's chief executive and what were they paid?
Gerald Morgan was paid $10,822,133 in total compensation as Chief Executive Officer; Executive Vice Chairman for fiscal 2025. Compared with the $6,186,009 reported for fiscal 2024, Morgan's total was 74.9% higher.
What was Texas Roadhouse's say-on-pay result?
The say-on-pay proposal drew 97.1% support at the meeting held May 21, 2026 for fiscal 2025.
Which companies are in Texas Roadhouse's peer group?
The disclosed peer group names Bloomin' Brands, Inc., Brinker International, Inc., Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc., Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. and Darden Restaurants, Inc., among others.
What is Texas Roadhouse's chief executive pay ratio?
The company reported a chief executive pay ratio of 527:1 for fiscal 2025, against median employee compensation of $20,524.
Executive compensation
Every element reported for each named executive officer, by fiscal year.
Fiscal 2022
| Officer | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gerald Morgan Chief Executive Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Regina Tobin President | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
S. Chris Jacobsen Chief Marketing Officer | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Tonya Robinson Former Chief Financial Officer Departed during or after this year | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Christopher Colson Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, Corporate Secretary | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Hernan Mujica Chief Technology Officer | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Fiscal 2024
| Officer | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gerald Morgan Chief Executive Officer | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Regina Tobin President | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
D. Christopher Monroe Chief Financial Officer | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Hernan Mujica Chief Technology Officer | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Christopher Colson Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, Corporate Secretary | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Travis Doster Chief Communications Officer | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Fiscal 2025
| Officer | Salary | Bonus | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gerald Morgan Chief Executive Officer; Executive Vice Chairman | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Regina Tobin President | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
D. Christopher Monroe Former Chief Financial Officer Departed during or after this year | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Hernan Mujica Chief Technology Officer | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Travis Doster Chief Communications Officer | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Christopher Colson Chief Business and Administrative Officer, Corporate Secretary | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
L. Paul Marshall Chief Growth Officer | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Keith Humpich Chief Accounting and Financial Services Officer; Former Interim Chief Financial Officer Departed during or after this year Served on an interim basis | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | ◇ |
Michael Lenihan Chief Financial Officer | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero. A negative change in pension value is shown but, as the company reports it, not included in the total.
Equity awards granted
Individual awards as disclosed: type, date, unit counts at each level, and grant date value.
Fiscal 2025
| Officer | Award | Grant date | Threshold units | Target units | Units granted | Maximum units | Exercise price | Grant date fair value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Based | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Service Based | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Service Based | PSU | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Service Based | PSU | — | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
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| Service Based | RSU | — | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Service Based | PSU | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Service Based | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
| Service Based | PSU | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ | — | ◇ |
| Service Based | RSU | ◇ | — | — | ◇ | — | — | ◇ |
Fiscal 2022, 2024 are included in the PDF.
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero. Threshold, target and maximum apply only to performance awards and are never shown for time-based or option awards.
Outstanding awards
Awards still held at fiscal year end.
As disclosed at fiscal 2025 year end
| Officer | Award | Unvested units | Market value of unvested units | Exercise price | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Lenihan | RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| L. Marshall | RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Travis Doster | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Keith Humpich | RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| D. Monroe | RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Christopher Colson | RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Regina Tobin | RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Hernan Mujica | RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| Gerald Morgan | PSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | |
| RSU | ◇ | ◇ | — | — |
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero.
Director compensation
What each non-employee director was paid.
Fiscal 2025
| Director | Fees earned in cash | Stock awards | Option awards | Non-equity incentive | Pension and deferred earnings | All other compensation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gregory N. Moore Board chair | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
Donna E. Epps | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
Curtis A. Warfield | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
Michael A. Crawford | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
Jane Grote Abell | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
Wayne L. Jones | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
Kathleen M. Widmer | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
James R. Zarley | ◇ | ◇ | — | — | — | — | ◇ |
Gerald L. Morgan, Hugh J. Carroll and Elizabeth K. Ingram served on the board in fiscal 2025 and received no compensation for board service. Executive directors are typically paid through their executive roles, shown above.
Earlier years are included in the PDF.
A dash means the company reported no figure in that column. $0 is shown only where the filing prints a zero.
Director fee schedule
The standing retainers and premiums the board pays, as published.
| Board cash retainer | ◇ |
| Board equity retainer | ◇ |
| Total board retainer | ◇ |
| Board chair premium | ◇ |
| Audit committee chair | ◇ |
| Audit committee member | ◇ |
| Compensation committee chair | ◇ |
| Compensation committee member | ◇ |
| Nominating and governance chair | ◇ |
| Nominating and governance member | ◇ |
Disclosed peer group
The companies this board named as its compensation comparison group. The list is disclosure; the comparison is analysis.
Fiscal 2025
- Bloomin' Brands, Inc. BLMN
- Brinker International, Inc. EAT
- Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. CMG
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. CBRL
- Darden Restaurants, Inc. DRI
- Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. PLAY
- Dine Brands Global, Inc. DIN
- Domino's Pizza, Inc. DPZ
- Jack in the Box Inc. JACK
- Papa John's International, Inc. PZZA
- Restaurant Brands International Inc. QSR
- The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated CAKE
- The Wendy's Company WEN
- Wingstop, Inc. WING
Say-on-pay history
Shareholder support for the compensation program, by year.
| Year | Meeting | Support | Votes for | Votes against | Abstentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 21, 2026 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2024 | May 15, 2025 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2023 | May 16, 2024 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2022 | May 11, 2023 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2021 | May 12, 2022 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2020 | May 13, 2021 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2019 | May 14, 2020 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2018 | May 23, 2019 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2017 | May 17, 2018 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2016 | May 18, 2017 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
| 2015 | May 19, 2016 | = | ◇ | ◇ | ◇ |
Chief executive pay ratio
As calculated and reported by the company.
Ratio
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Median employee compensation
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Chief executive total compensation
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What this page does not include
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Peer benchmarking
Where Texas Roadhouse sits against its disclosed peers — percentile position by role and by pay element, and the ranking behind it. The disclosed peer group is free; comparisons across it are part of the Velarion platform.
Executive Compensation Report — $1,500Written compensation analysis
A read of the pay program as designed and as paid: incentive structure, goal rigor, the alignment between the committee's stated philosophy and what the numbers show.
Executive Compensation Report — $1,500Board and governance analysis
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Board Governance Report — $1,200Realizable pay
What the awards above are actually worth today against what they were valued at on grant, and what the gap says about the pay-for-performance link.
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283 figures on this page: 272 cited to the filing that reported them, 11 calculated from figures it prints.
272 cited to the filing
11 calculated from the filing
Documents cited
- 0001104659-26-065479
- 0001104659-26-041771CEO Pay Ratio · Compensation of Directors · Grants of Plan-Based Awards in Fiscal Year 2025 · Non-Employee Director · and 3 more sections
- 0001558370-25-007926
- 0001558370-25-004443PAYOUT LEVELS FOR EACH NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICER BY PERFORMANCE MEASURE · Summary Compensation Table
- 0001104659-24-062790
- 0001104659-23-059447
- 0001558370-23-005193Summary Compensation Table
- 0001104659-22-059895
- 0001104659-21-066439
- 0001104659-20-062549
- 0001104659-19-031666
- 0001104659-18-034447
- 0001104659-17-033933
- 0001104659-16-122232
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Peers Texas Roadhouse discloses
The companies named in TXRH's own disclosed peer group.
Bloomin' Brands, Inc.Brinker International, Inc.Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.Darden Restaurants, Inc.Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc.Dine Brands Global, Inc.Domino's Pizza, Inc.Jack in the Box Inc.Papa John's International, Inc.Restaurant Brands International Inc.The Cheesecake Factory IncorporatedThe Wendy's CompanyWingstop, Inc.
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Velarion Company Intelligence. (2026). Velarion database: executive and board compensation data (Version 2026Q3) [Data set]. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22283854
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@misc{velarionData2026,
author = {{Velarion Company Intelligence}},
title = {Velarion database: executive and board compensation data},
year = {2026},
version = {2026Q3},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.22283854},
publisher = {Zenodo},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22283854}
}