Texas Roadhouse news
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The gist
Texas Roadhouse called viral food-tampering and racism claims an online hoax. The chain is investigating with a third-party firm.
Background
Over the weekend, a viral social media post alleged that a Facebook group with over 400,000 members, supposedly made up of servers at Texas Roadhouse and Logan's, discussed spitting in Black customers' food and other mistreatment. The claims spread quickly on X and other platforms, prompting outrage and calls for a boycott. Texas Roadhouse responded on Aug. 23 with statements denying the allegations and saying it is investigating.
How it unfolded
- Aug 23, 2026X user @yannaarose_ claimed a Facebook group of servers discussed mistreating Black customers; the post was amplified and sparked outrage.
- Aug 23, 2026Texas Roadhouse made two TikTok posts saying it is committed to welcoming every guest.
- Aug 24, 2026A spokesperson told media the allegations are an 'online hoax,' citing no credible evidence and a deleted Facebook post; a third-party firm was engaged to locate the source.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Texas Roadhouse says it does not tolerate discrimination and is investigating the claims, which it calls an online hoax.
- Public
- Some social media users expressed outrage and called for a boycott, with one saying 'I want this to be fake news so bad, but apparently it’s not.'
Still unverified
The existence and content of the alleged Facebook group 'White and Proud' are unverified; the original Facebook post was deleted.