Texas Roadhouse hires Yum Brands vet as CFO

Group 1 - Mike Lenihan has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer of Texas Roadhouse, bringing over two decades of restaurant finance experience, previously serving as CFO at CKE Restaurants [1][2] - Lenihan will oversee various financial functions including accounting, financial reporting, investor relations, tax, treasury, internal audit, and financial analysis, succeeding Keith Humpich who served as interim CFO [2] - Texas Roadhouse reported a strong third quarter with a 6% increase in comparable restaurant sales at company restaurants, outperforming several casual dining competitors [3] Group 2 - In the first nine months of the year, Texas Roadhouse opened 19 company-owned and three franchised restaurants, indicating ongoing investment in new store development [3] - The company is focused on maintaining existing restaurants and exploring opportunities for franchise acquisitions, as stated by CEO Jerry Morgan [3]