Head-to-Head Franchise Intelligence
Texas Roadhouse vs Outback Steakhouse
Commercial comparison of unit economics, FTC Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 19 average unit volume (AUV), startup capital requirements, and store tech stacks.
Contender 1Rank #13
Texas Roadhouse
Steakhouse & Ribs
Legendary Food, Legendary Service
Parent Holding:Texas Roadhouse Corporation
Contender 2Rank #36
Outback Steakhouse
Australian Steakhouse
No Worries
Parent Holding:Bloomin' Brands
Unit Economics & Financial Benchmarks
Verified against FTC FDD Item 19 and SEC Form 10-K regulatory disclosures.
| Metric | Texas Roadhouse | Outback Steakhouse | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median AUV (Annual Sales) | $6.90M | $2.79M | Texas Roadhouse (+147%) |
| Active Store Locations | 684 | 666 | Texas Roadhouse (Larger Fleet) |
| Initial Investment Range | $4.50M – $7.50M | $1.50M – $3.20M | Varies by site format |
| Min Liquid Capital Required | $1.50M | $500k | FDD Item 7 Requirement |
| Royalty Fee % | 4.0% | 4.5% | Texas Roadhouse (Lower Fee) |
| National Ad Fund % | 3.0% | 4.0% | Marketing Contribution |
| Annual Systemwide Sales | $4.70B | $1.90B | System Scale |
In-Store Tech Stack
Point-of-Sale Hardware/Software
Texas Roadhouse:NCR Aloha POS
Outback Steakhouse:Oracle MICROS Simphony / Toast
Kitchen Display System (KDS)
Texas Roadhouse:Aloha Kitchen
Outback Steakhouse:Micros KDS
Delivery Multi-Homing
DoorDash Marketplace Penetration
Texas Roadhouse:0% (0 stores)
Outback Steakhouse:0% (0 stores)
Uber Eats Marketplace Penetration
Texas Roadhouse:0% (0 stores)
Outback Steakhouse:0% (0 stores)
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