# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001289460
**File Stem:** 0001104659-23-002316
**Filing Date:** 2023-1
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-23-002316.hdr.sgml**: 20230109

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-23-002316

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 16

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20230106

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers

**ITEM INFORMATION**: Financial Statements and Exhibits

**FILED AS OF DATE**: 20230109

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20230109

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001289460
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812]
- **IRS NUMBER:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1227

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-50972
- **FILM NUMBER:** 23518757

**BUSINESS ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 6040 DUTCHMANS LANE
- **CITY:** LOUISVILLE
- **STATE:** KY
- **ZIP:** 40205
- **BUSINESS PHONE:** 5024269984

**MAIL ADDRESS:**
- **STREET 1:** 6040 DUTCHMANS LANE
- **CITY:** LOUISVILLE
- **STATE:** KY
- **ZIP:** 40205

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**UNITED STATES**

**SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION**

**Washington, D.C. 20549**

**FORM 8-K**

**CURRENT REPORT**

**Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934**

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) **January 6, 2023**

**TEXAS ROADHOUSE, INC.**

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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| **Delaware** | **000-50972** | **20-1083890** |
| (State or other jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer |
| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |

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|:---|:---|
| **6040 Dutchmans Lane** **, Louisville, KY** | **40205** |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |

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Registrant's telephone number, including area code **(502) 426-9984**

**N/A**

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (<u>see</u> General Instruction A.2. below):

◻&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

◻&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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◻&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

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|:---|:---|:---|
| Title of each Class | Trading<br> Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| &nbsp;&nbsp;Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share | &nbsp;&nbsp;TXRH | &nbsp;&nbsp;Nasdaq Global Select Market |

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ◻

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ◻

**Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.**

**(b)(c)** On January 6, 2023, the Board of Directors (the "***Board***") of Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (the "***Company***") promoted Regina A. Tobin, age 59, to become President of the Company effective as of January 9, 2023. Ms. Tobin most recently served as the Company's Chief Learning and Culture Officer from June 2021 through her appointment to President of the Company. Ms. Tobin joined Texas Roadhouse in January 1996 as a Managing Partner in Louisville, Kentucky. Ms. Tobin was named Managing Partner of the Year in 1999. Ms. Tobin was subsequently promoted to Market Partner for the Southwest Florida region, a position she held until being promoted to Vice President of Training. Ms. Tobin has over 30 years of restaurant industry experience. Ms. Tobin does not have any direct or indirect material interest in any transaction required to be disclosed pursuant to Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. In connection with her appointment to President, Texas Roadhouse Management Corp. and Ms. Tobin entered into a First Amendment to Employment Agreement dated January 9, 2023. In conjunction with Ms. Tobin's promotion, on January 6, 2023, Gerald L. Morgan, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company, resigned from his position as President effective as of January 9, 2023. Mr. Morgan will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Company following his resignation as President. In connection with Mr. Morgan's resignation as President, Texas Roadhouse Management Corp. and Mr. Morgan entered into a Second Amendment to Employment Agreement dated January 9, 2023.

Additionally, on January 6, 2023, the Board changed the title for Hernan E. Mujica from the Company's Chief Information Officer to the Company's Chief Technology Officer effective as of January 9, 2023. In connection with such change in title, Texas Roadhouse Management Corp. and Mr. Mujica entered into a First Amendment to Employment Agreement dated January 9, 2023. Finally, on January 6, 2023, the Board changed the title for Christopher C. Colson from the Company's General Counsel to the Company's Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, effective as of January 9, 2023. In addition to overseeing the Company's legal department, Mr. Colson has been responsible for managing the Company's human resources department since 2021, including risk and asset protection, compensation and benefits and payroll, as well as providing business support and strategy for the Company. Mr. Colson will continue to serve as the Company's Corporate Secretary. In connection with such change in title, Texas Roadhouse Management Corp. and Mr. Colson entered into a First Amendment to Employment Agreement dated January 9, 2023.

**(e)** Pursuant to the terms of the respective 2021 employment agreements with each executive officer, the Compensation Committee of the Board reserved the right to adjust compensation for each executive officer throughout the duration of the term of such employment agreements. On January 6, 2023, the Compensation Committee of the Board exercised its discretion to adjust each executive officer's compensation in the manner described in this Current Report on Form 8-K with respect to each executive officer's 2023 fiscal year service in the following manner:

*Base Salary.* Effective as of January 8, 2023 and continuing thereafter until such time as an executive officer's annual base salary is adjusted by the Compensation Committee in accordance with the applicable employment agreement, the Compensation Committee establishes an annual base salary as shown in the table below:

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|:---|:---|
|  | **2023**<br> **($)** |
| Jerry Morgan | 1200000 |
| Gina Tobin | 650000 |
| Chris Jacobsen | 500000 |
| Chris Colson | 500000 |
| Hernan Mujica | 500000 |

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*Incentive Bonus.* On January 6, 2023, the Compensation Committee established an annual short-term cash incentive opportunity with a target bonus as set forth in the table below relating to each executive officer's 2023 fiscal year service. The targets are currently based upon earnings per share growth and pre-tax profits. Depending on the level of achievement of the goals, the bonus may be reduced to a minimum of $0 or increased to a maximum of two times the base target amount under the current incentive compensation policy of the Compensation Committee of the Board.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | <br>**2023**<br> **Target Bonus**<br> **($)** | **2023**<br> **Minimum Bonus**<br> **($)** | **2023**<br> **Maximum Bonus**<br> **($)** |
| Jerry Morgan | 1200000 | 0 | 2400000 |
| Gina Tobin | 650000 | &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;0 | 1300000 |
| Chris Jacobsen | 400000 | 0 | 800000 |
| Chris Colson | 400000 | 0 | 800000 |
| Hernan Mujica | 400000 | 0 | 800000 |

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*Stock Awards.* On January 6, 2023, the Compensation Committee authorized the grant of the number of service-based restricted stock units equal to the dollar amount described in the table below for each executive officer with respect to their respective 2023 fiscal year service. These service-based restricted stock units were calculated by dividing the dollar amount described in the table below by $93.52 (which was the closing sales price of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on January 6, 2023), with such quotient being rounded up or down to the nearest 100 shares. Additionally, these service-based restricted stock units have a grant date of January 8, 2023 and will vest on January 8, 2024, provided the officer is still employed as of the vesting date.

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | **Service Based Restricted Stock Units**<br> **($)** | **Number of Service Based <br> Restricted Stock Units** |
| Jerry Morgan | 1300000 | 13900 |
| Gina Tobin | 500000 | 5300 |
| Chris Jacobsen | 400000 | 4300 |
| Chris Colson | 500000 | 5300 |
| Hernan Mujica | 500000 | 5300 |

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Additionally, on January 6, 2023, the Compensation Committee authorized the grant of the number of performance-based restricted stock units as described in the table below for the executive officers described below with respect to their respective 2023 fiscal year service. These performance-based restricted stock units were calculated by dividing the target dollar amount described in the table below by $93.52 (which was the closing sales price of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on January 6, 2023), with such quotient being rounded up or down to the nearest 100 shares. Additionally, these performance-based restricted stock units have a grant date of January 8, 2023 and will vest on January 8, 2024, subject to the achievement of defined goals established by the Compensation Committee of the Board. The performance targets are currently based upon earnings per share growth and pre-tax profits. Depending on the level of achievement of the goals, the number of performance-based restricted stock units may be reduced to zero or increased to a maximum of two times the target amount shown below.

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|:---|:---|:---|:---|:---|
|  | <br>**Target $ of <br> Performance-<br> Based <br> Restricted <br> Stock Units ($)** | **Minimum $ of<br> Performance-<br> Based <br> Restricted <br> Stock Units** | **Maximum $ of<br> Performance-Based<br> Restricted Stock<br> Units ($)** | <br>**Target Number <br> of Performance <br> Based Restricted <br> Stock Units** |
| Jerry Morgan | 1300000 | 0 | 2600000 | 13900 |
| Gina Tobin | 400000 | 0 | 800000 | 4300 |
| Chris Jacobsen | 400000 | 0 | 800000 | 4300 |
| Chris Colson | 300000 | 0 | 600000 | 3200 |
| Hernan Mujica | 300000 | 0 | 600000 | 3200 |

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**Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.**

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|:---|:---|:---|
| &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[(d)](tm232654d1_ex10-1.htm) | [Exhibit 10.1](tm232654d1_ex10-1.htm) | [Second Amendment to Employment Agreement between Texas Roadhouse Management Corp. and Gerald L. Morgan dated January 9, 2023](tm232654d1_ex10-1.htm) |
|  | [Exhibit 10.2](tm232654d1_ex10-2.htm) | [First Amendment to Employment Agreement between Texas Roadhouse Management Corp. and Regina A. Tobin dated January 9, 2023](tm232654d1_ex10-2.htm) |
|  | [Exhibit 10.3](tm232654d1_ex10-3.htm) | [First Amendment to Employment Agreement between Texas Roadhouse Management Corp. and Hernan E. Mujica dated January 9, 2023](tm232654d1_ex10-3.htm) |
|  | [Exhibit 10.4](tm232654d1_ex10-4.htm) | [First Amendment to Employment Agreement between Texas Roadhouse Management Corp. and Christopher C. Colson dated January 9, 2023](tm232654d1_ex10-4.htm) |
|  | Exhibit 104 | Cover Page Interactive File (the cover page XBRL files are embedded in the Inline XBRL document) |

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this Current Report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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|:---|:---|:---|
|  | TEXAS ROADHOUSE, INC. | TEXAS ROADHOUSE, INC. |
| Date: January 9, 2023 | By: | /s/ Gerald L. Morgan |
|  |  | Gerald L. Morgan |
|  |  | Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 10.1

**Exhibit 10.1**

**<u>Second Amendment to Employment Agreement</u>**

**THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT** (this "***Second Amendment***") is entered into this 9th day of January, 2023 by and between **TEXAS ROADHOUSE MANAGEMENT CORP.**, a Kentucky corporation (the "***Company***"), and **GERALD L. MORGAN**, an individual resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky ("***Executive***").

**W I T N E S S E T H:**

**WHEREAS,** the Company and Executive are parties to the Employment Agreement dated December 30, 2020 with an effective date of January 8, 2021, as amended by that certain First Amendment to Employment Agreement dated March 31, 2021 and having a retroactive effective date of March 18, 2021 (as amended, the "***Employment Agreement***") relating to Executive's service as Chief Executive Officer and President of Texas Roadhouse, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "***Corporation***");

**WHEREAS,** the Board of Directors of the Corporation desires to appoint Regina A. Tobin as President of the Corporation;

**WHEREAS,** in connection with such appointment, Mr. Morgan desires to resign as President of the Corporation while retaining his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation;

**WHEREAS,** the Employment Agreement references Executive's employment as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Corporation; and

**WHEREAS,** the parties wish to amend the Employment Agreement to eliminate all references to Executive's employment as President of the Corporation, while retaining all references to Executive's employment as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation.

**NOW THEREFORE,** in consideration of the mutual covenants made herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. **<u>Recitals; Defined Terms</u>**. The recitals set forth above are true and accurate and are hereby incorporated herein by reference. Except as specifically set forth herein, all capitalized terms shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Employment Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. **<u>Resignation as President</u>**. Subject to Section 3 of this Second Amendment, effective as of January 9, 2023, Executive has resigned as President of the Corporation while remaining as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. **<u>Duties</u>**. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Employment Agreement, including, without limitation, Section 3 of the Employment Agreement, the Company and Executive acknowledge and agree that effective as of January 9, 2023 and for the remainder of the Employment Term (as defined in the Employment Agreement), (i) Executive shall be employed as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation, and such other titles as the Company may designate, and shall perform such duties and responsibilities as the Company shall assign to Executive from time to time, including duties and responsibilities relating to the Company or Affiliates (as defined in the Employment Agreement) and certain officer positions of Affiliates as and if determined by the Company; (ii) Executive shall continue to report to the Board of Directors of the Corporation (as the same may change from time to time); (iii) any references to Executive being employed as President of the Corporation shall be deemed removed; and (iv) any references to Executive being employed as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation shall remain in full force and effect.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. **<u>Miscellaneous</u>**. Except as expressly amended herein, all of the terms and conditions of the Employment Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. This Second Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. This Second Amendment shall be binding on the parties when executed and delivered by the parties to one another by electronic transmission. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Second Amendment and the Employment Agreement, the terms of this Second Amendment shall govern.

[Signatures Appear on Following Page]

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF,** the parties have executed and delivered this Second Amendment as of the date first written above.

**<u>THE COMPANY</u>:**

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|:---|:---|
| **TEXAS ROADHOUSE MANAGEMENT CORP.,** | **TEXAS ROADHOUSE MANAGEMENT CORP.,** |
| a Kentucky corporation | a Kentucky corporation |
| By: | /s/ Christopher C. Colson |
| Name: | Christopher C. Colson |
| Title: | Secretary |
| **<u>EXECUTIVE</u>:** | **<u>EXECUTIVE</u>:** |
| By: | /s/ Gerald L. Morgan |
|  | **GERALD L. MORGAN**, an individual resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky |

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## Exhibit 10.2

**Exhibit 10.2**

**<u>FIRST Amendment to Employment Agreement</u>**

**THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT** (this "***First Amendment***") is entered into this 9th day of January, 2023 by and between **TEXAS ROADHOUSE MANAGEMENT CORP.**, a Kentucky corporation (the "***Company***"), and **REGINA A. TOBIN**, an individual resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky ("***Executive***").

**W I T N E S S E T H:**

**WHEREAS,** the Company and Executive are parties to the Employment Agreement dated June 15, 2021 with an effective date of June 30, 2021 (the "***Employment Agreement***") relating to Executive's service as Chief Learning and Culture Officer of Texas Roadhouse, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "***Corporation***");

**WHEREAS,** effective as of January 9, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Corporation appointed Executive as President of the Corporation;

**WHEREAS,** the Employment Agreement references Executive's employment as Chief Learning and Culture Officer of the Corporation; and

**WHEREAS,** the parties wish to amend the Employment Agreement to include Executive's employment as President of the Corporation while replacing any reference to Chief Learning and Culture Officer of the Corporation.

**NOW THEREFORE,** in consideration of the mutual covenants made herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. **<u>Recitals; Defined Terms</u>**. The recitals set forth above are true and accurate and are hereby incorporated herein by reference. Except as specifically set forth herein, all capitalized terms shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Employment Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. **<u>Duties</u>**. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Employment Agreement, including, without limitation, Section 3 of the Employment Agreement, the Company and Executive acknowledge and agree that effective as of January 9, 2023 and for the remainder of the Employment Term (as defined in the Employment Agreement), (i) Executive shall be employed as President of the Corporation, and such other titles as the Company may designate, and shall perform such duties and responsibilities as the Company shall assign to Executive from time to time, including duties and responsibilities relating to the Company or Affiliates (as defined in the Employment Agreement) and certain officer positions of Affiliates as and if determined by the Company; (ii) Executive shall continue to report to the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation or to such other person as designated by the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and/or the Board of Directors of the Corporation (as the same may change from time to time); and (iii) any references to Executive being employed as Chief Learning and Culture Officer within the Employment Agreement shall be deemed amended to reference Executive's employment as President.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. **<u>Miscellaneous</u>**. Except as expressly amended herein, all of the terms and conditions of the Employment Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. This First Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. This First Amendment shall be binding on the parties when executed and delivered by the parties to one another by electronic transmission. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this First Amendment and the Employment Agreement, the terms of this First Amendment shall govern.

[Signatures Appear on Following Page]

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF,** the parties have executed and delivered this First Amendment as of the date first written above.

**<u>THE COMPANY</u>:**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **TEXAS ROADHOUSE MANAGEMENT CORP.,** | **TEXAS ROADHOUSE MANAGEMENT CORP.,** |
| a Kentucky corporation | a Kentucky corporation |
| By: | /s/ Gerald L. Morgan |
| Name: | Gerald L. Morgan |
| Title: | President |
| **<u>EXECUTIVE</u>:** | **<u>EXECUTIVE</u>:** |
| By: | /s/ Regina A. Tobin |
|  | **REGINA A. TOBIN**, an individual resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky |

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## Exhibit 10.3

**Exhibit 10.3**

**<u>FIRST Amendment to Employment Agreement</u>**

**THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT** (this "***First Amendment***") is entered into this 9th day of January, 2023 by and between **TEXAS ROADHOUSE MANAGEMENT CORP.**, a Kentucky corporation (the "***Company***"), and **HERNAN E. MUJICA**, an individual resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky ("***Executive***").

**W I T N E S S E T H:**

**WHEREAS,** the Company and Executive are parties to the Employment Agreement dated June 15, 2021 with an effective date of June 30, 2021 (the "***Employment Agreement***") relating to Executive's service as Chief Information Officer of Texas Roadhouse, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "***Corporation***");

**WHEREAS,** effective as of January 9, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Corporation approved the change in Executive's title from Chief Information Officer to Chief Technology Officer of the Corporation;

**WHEREAS,** the Employment Agreement references Executive's employment as Chief Information Officer of the Corporation; and

**WHEREAS,** the parties wish to amend the Employment Agreement to reflect the change in Executive's title from Chief Information Officer to Chief Technology Officer of the Corporation.

**NOW THEREFORE,** in consideration of the mutual covenants made herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. **<u>Recitals; Defined Terms</u>**. The recitals set forth above are true and accurate and are hereby incorporated herein by reference. Except as specifically set forth herein, all capitalized terms shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Employment Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. **<u>Duties</u>**. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Employment Agreement, including, without limitation, Section 3 of the Employment Agreement, the Company and Executive acknowledge and agree that effective as of January 9, 2023 and for the remainder of the Employment Term (as defined in the Employment Agreement), (i) Executive shall be employed as Chief Technology Officer of the Corporation, and such other titles as the Company may designate, and shall perform such duties and responsibilities as the Company shall assign to Executive from time to time, including duties and responsibilities relating to the Company or Affiliates (as defined in the Employment Agreement) and certain officer positions of Affiliates as and if determined by the Company; (ii) Executive shall continue to report to the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation or to such other person as designated by the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and/or the Board of Directors of the Corporation (as the same may change from time to time); and (iii) any references to Executive being employed as Chief Information Officer within the Employment Agreement shall be deemed amended to reference Executive's employment as Chief Technology Officer.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. **<u>Miscellaneous</u>**. Except as expressly amended herein, all of the terms and conditions of the Employment Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. This First Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. This First Amendment shall be binding on the parties when executed and delivered by the parties to one another by electronic transmission. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this First Amendment and the Employment Agreement, the terms of this First Amendment shall govern.

[Signatures Appear on Following Page]

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF,** the parties have executed and delivered this First Amendment as of the date first written above.

**<u>THE COMPANY</u>:**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **TEXAS ROADHOUSE MANAGEMENT CORP.,** | **TEXAS ROADHOUSE MANAGEMENT CORP.,** |
| a Kentucky corporation | a Kentucky corporation |
| By: | /s/ Gerald L. Morgan |
| Name: | Gerald L. Morgan |
| Title: | President |
| **<u>EXECUTIVE</u>:** | **<u>EXECUTIVE</u>:** |
| By: | /s/ Hernan E. Mujica |
|  | **HERNAN E. MUJICA**, an individual resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky |

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## Exhibit 10.4

**Exhibit 10.4**

**<u>FIRST Amendment to Employment Agreement</u>**

**THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT** (this "***First Amendment***") is entered into this 9th day of January, 2023 by and between **TEXAS ROADHOUSE MANAGEMENT CORP.**, a Kentucky corporation (the "***Company***"), and **CHRISTOPHER C. COLSON**, an individual resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky ("***Executive***").

**W I T N E S S E T H:**

**WHEREAS,** the Company and Executive are parties to the Employment Agreement dated March 31, 2021 (the "***Employment Agreement***") relating to Executive's service as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Texas Roadhouse, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the "***Corporation***");

**WHEREAS,** effective as of January 9, 2023, the Board of Directors of the Corporation approved the change in Executive's title from General Counsel to Chief Legal and Administrative Officer of the Corporation;

**WHEREAS,** the Employment Agreement references Executive's employment as General Counsel of the Corporation; and

**WHEREAS,** the parties wish to amend the Employment Agreement to reflect the change in Executive's title from General Counsel to Chief Legal and Administrative Officer of the Corporation while remaining the Corporate Secretary of the Corporation.

**NOW THEREFORE,** in consideration of the mutual covenants made herein and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. **<u>Recitals; Defined Terms</u>**. The recitals set forth above are true and accurate and are hereby incorporated herein by reference. Except as specifically set forth herein, all capitalized terms shall have the same meanings as set forth in the Employment Agreement.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. **<u>Duties</u>**. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Employment Agreement, including, without limitation, Section 3 of the Employment Agreement, the Company and Executive acknowledge and agree that effective as of January 9, 2023 and for the remainder of the Employment Term (as defined in the Employment Agreement), (i) Executive shall be employed as Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary of the Corporation, and such other titles as the Company may designate, and shall perform such duties and responsibilities as the Company shall assign to Executive from time to time, including duties and responsibilities relating to the Company or Affiliates (as defined in the Employment Agreement) and certain officer positions of Affiliates as and if determined by the Company; (ii) Executive shall continue to report to the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation or to such other person as designated by the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation and/or the Board of Directors of the Corporation (as the same may change from time to time); and (iii) any references to Executive being employed as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary within the Employment Agreement shall be deemed amended to reference Executive's employment as Chief Legal and Administrative Officer and Corporate Secretary.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. **<u>Miscellaneous</u>**. Except as expressly amended herein, all of the terms and conditions of the Employment Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. This First Amendment may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument. This First Amendment shall be binding on the parties when executed and delivered by the parties to one another by electronic transmission. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this First Amendment and the Employment Agreement, the terms of this First Amendment shall govern.

[Signatures Appear on Following Page]

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF,** the parties have executed and delivered this First Amendment as of the date first written above.

**<u>THE COMPANY</u>** **:**

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| | |
|:---|:---|
| **TEXAS ROADHOUSE MANAGEMENT CORP.,** | **TEXAS ROADHOUSE MANAGEMENT CORP.,** |
| a Kentucky corporation | a Kentucky corporation |
| By: | /s/ Gerald L. Morgan |
| Name: | Gerald L. Morgan |
| Title: | President |
| **<u>EXECUTIVE</u>:** | **<u>EXECUTIVE</u>:** |
| By: | /s/ Christopher C. Colson |
|  | **CHRISTOPHER C. COLSON,** an individual resident of the Commonwealth of Kentucky |

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