# EDGAR Filing Document

**Accession Number:** 0001289460
**File Stem:** 0001104659-25-058022
**Filing Date:** 2025-6
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## Filing Content

## Filing Summary
**0001104659-25-058022.hdr.sgml**: 20250610

**ACCESSION NUMBER**: 0001104659-25-058022

**CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE**: 8-K

**PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT**: 13

**CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT**: 20250609

**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**: 20250610

**DATE AS OF CHANGE**: 20250610

**FILER**: 

**COMPANY DATA:**
- **COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:** Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
- **CENTRAL INDEX KEY:** 0001289460
- **STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:** RETAIL-EATING PLACES [5812]
- **ORGANIZATION NAME:** 07 Trade & Services
- **EIN:** 000000000
- **STATE OF INCORPORATION:** DE
- **FISCAL YEAR END:** 1230

**FILING VALUES:**
- **FORM TYPE:** 8-K
- **SEC ACT:** 1934 Act
- **SEC FILE NUMBER:** 000-50972
- **FILM NUMBER:** 251036031

**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) **June 9, 2025**

**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)

◻&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

◻&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; ◻

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

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**(b)(c)** Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (the "***Company***") announced that D. Christopher Monroe, the Company's Chief Financial Officer, will separate from the Company, effective as of June 9, 2025. Mr. Monroe's separation from the Company is not the result of any disagreement with the Company regarding any matters related to its operations, policies, practices, or otherwise related to the Company's operational performance or financial condition.

This separation is treated as a termination without "cause" under the Employment Agreement dated December 27, 2024 with an effective date of January 8, 2025 (the "***Executive Employment Agreement***") between Texas Roadhouse Management Corp. and Mr. Monroe. In connection with Mr. Monroe's separation from the Company and as set forth in the Executive Employment Agreement, on June 9, 2025, the Company and Mr. Monroe entered into a Separation Agreement and Release of Claims (the "***Agreement***"). Under the Agreement, the Company will pay to Mr. Monroe (x) the Base Termination Payments (as defined in the Executive Employment Agreement) and (y) the Separation Pay as calculated in accordance with the Executive Employment Agreement to be an amount equal to $883,568, which is comprised of the following: (i) $630,000 (less applicable withholdings), which is an amount equal to one times Mr. Monroe's current base salary, (ii) $228,699 (less applicable withholdings), which is an amount equal to his prorated target bonus for the 2025 fiscal year of $525,000, and (iii) $24,869 (less applicable withholdings), which is an amount equal to the approximate cost of monthly premiums (less applicable withholdings) for a twelve (12) month period for ongoing medical, dental, and vision insurance via a timely election made under the Company's health plan pursuant to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) or otherwise. The payment of the amounts described in clause (i) will be paid in accordance with the Company's payroll schedule, and the payment of the amounts described in clauses (ii) and (iii) will be paid in a lump sum within five (5) business days following the expiration of the seven (7) day revocation period set forth in the Agreement. The Agreement also provides a general release of all claims by Mr. Monroe and affirms certain obligations under the Executive Employment Agreement, including, without limitation, obligations pertaining to confidentiality, non-competition, non-disparagement, non-hire, and non-solicitation.

Additionally, effective as of June 9, 2025, the Board of Directors (the "***Board***") for the Company appointed Keith Humpich, age 55, as the Company's interim Chief Financial Officer. In this role, he will serve the Company on an interim basis as its principal financial officer while continuing to serve as the Company's principal accounting officer. Mr. Humpich joined the Company in February 2005 as the Director, then Senior Director, of Internal Audit, which he served until his promotion to Vice President of Finance in 2021, overseeing the Company's Financial Reporting, Tax, Treasury, Internal Audit, and Financial Analysis functions. Mr. Humpich was appointed the Company's principal accounting officer in January 2023 and also began overseeing the Accounting function at this time. He will continue the oversight of these functions during his service as interim Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Humpich previously served as interim Chief Financial Officer of the Company from January 2023 through June 2023. Prior to joining the Company, he held several different finance and/or audit positions at Lexmark International and Ernst & Young LLP. Mr. Humpich has over 30 years of accounting, audit and finance experience.

In connection with his service as interim Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Humpich will receive a $100,000 stipend per fiscal quarter (or portion thereto) in which he serves in such position, which amount will be paid in arrears. In the event Mr. Humpich only serves as interim Chief Financial Officer for a portion of any given fiscal quarter, then the $100,000 per quarter stipend will be prorated on a month-to-month basis. Additionally, effective as of June 9, 2025, the compensation committee of the Board approved the grant of service-based restricted stock units equal to $400,000 with respect to his 2025 fiscal year service as the Company's Vice President of Finance. These restricted stock units will be calculated by dividing $400,000 by the per share closing sales price of the Company's common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on the trading day immediately preceding the date of the grant, with such quotient rounded up or down to the nearest share. These service-based restricted stock units will be granted on July 2, 2025 and will vest on July 2, 2026, subject to the terms and conditions of the previously approved form of restricted stock unit agreement.

Mr. Humpich 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. The Board is conducting a national search for a new Chief Financial Officer through an executive search process.

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

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(d) Exhibits

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| [10.1](tm2517564d1_ex10-1.htm) | [Separation Agreement and Release of Claims dated June 9, 2025 by and between David Christopher Monroe and Texas Roadhouse Management Corp.](tm2517564d1_ex10-1.htm) |
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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: June 10, 2025 | By: | /s/ Gerald L. Morgan |
|  |  | Gerald L. Morgan |
|  |  | Chief Executive Officer |

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## Exhibit 10.1

**Exhibit 10.1**

**SEPARATION AGREEMENT AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS**

I, David Christopher Monroe, understand that my employment with Texas Roadhouse Management Corp. is ending effective June 9, 2025 (the "***Effective Date***"). I seek to resolve any issues, conflicts, or disputes I have with Texas Roadhouse Management Corp. (including its parent and affiliated organizations; its past and present officers, directors, agents, and employees; and past and present fiduciaries and administrators of its employee benefit plans) (collectively, the "***Company***"). Accordingly, I voluntarily enter into this Separation Agreement and Release of Claims (this "***Agreement***").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1. **<u>Consideration</u>**. I understand that the Company will continue to pay my base salary, accrued paid time off, if any, and any applicable benefits through the Effective Date, and in addition, in consideration for the promises and commitments made herein, will pay me:

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A. a total sum of **$630,000** (less applicable withholdings) payable in equal weekly installments of
$12,115.38 (less applicable withholdings), each in accordance with the Company's payroll schedule. This payment reflects approximately
one (1) year of my base salary;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;B. a lump sum bonus of **$228,699** (less applicable withholdings), which reflects my current target incentive
bonus, prorated based on the number of days in the current fiscal year that have elapsed through the day prior to the Effective Date.
This amount will be paid within five (5) days following expiration of the seven (7) day revocation period; and

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;C. a lump sum payment of **$24,869** (less applicable withholdings), which is intended to approximate
the cost of monthly medical, dental, and vision COBRA premiums at my current or comparable benefit levels for a period of twelve (12)
months. This amount will be paid within five (5) days following expiration of the seven (7) day revocation period.

Together, the above payments and benefits constitute the "***Separation Payments and Benefits***" being provided by the Company. I realize that I am not otherwise entitled to receive these Separation Payments and Benefits and am receiving them only because I am entering into this Agreement. I understand that I will not begin receiving the Separation Payments and Benefits until after I have executed the Agreement and following the completion of a seven (7) day revocation period (listed below) from the date I sign this Agreement, provided that I do not exercise my right of revocation. I further understand that this Agreement is not an admission of liability or wrongdoing on behalf of either Company or me.

I also understand that, in addition to the above listed Separation Payments and Benefits and whether or not I sign this Agreement, I am entitled to all RSUs and PSUs granted to me that have **vested** as of the Effective Date. However, all other RSUs and PSUs granted to me that have not yet vested as of the Effective Date will be cancelled in accordance with my existing restricted stock unit agreements. I understand that I will be reimbursed for any legitimate work-related expenses I have incurred but for which I have not been paid. Finally, I understand that, although my employment will end on the Effective Date, my medical, dental and vision insurance plans will continue through June 30, 2025. I acknowledge and understand that I will receive additional information in the mail regarding my rights under COBRA.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2. **<u>Release</u>**. I, individually and collectively, for and on behalf of myself, my estate, agents, attorneys, successors, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, agree not to file, pursue or prosecute any lawsuit, action, charge or claim, of any nature whatsoever, against the Company or any of its agents, directors, shareholders, parent, affiliate and/or subsidiary corporations and/or companies, joint ventures, officers, employees, representatives, attorneys, predecessors and/or successors, or against any other person or entity of any kind affiliated with Company (collectively, the "***Releasees***"), both jointly and individually, and release all such claims, demands, causes of action, suits, debts, complaints, liabilities, obligations, promises, agreements, controversies, damages and expenses that are releasable by law (including, without limitation, claims for attorneys fees and costs actually incurred or to be incurred) of any nature or description whatsoever, in law or equity, whether known or unknown, in connection with or arising out of my employment with the Company, the terms and conditions of employment with the Company and/or my separation from employment with the Company, whether such claim is known or unknown to me, accrued or unaccrued, which I ever had, now have or may have had against Releasees since the beginning of time through the date of execution of this Agreement. This release and waiver of claims includes, but is not limited to, any and all claims arising under federal, state or local statutes, ordinances, resolutions, regulations or constitutional provisions, each as amended, regulating employment relationships or prohibiting discrimination in employment, such as, but not limited to, claims arising under: The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 621, et seq., including the Older Workers' Benefit Protection Act; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e, et seq.; The Americans With Disabilities Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.; The Fair Labor Standards Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 201, et seq.; The Family and Medical Leave Act, as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 2601, et seq.; The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), as amended, 29 U.S.C. § 1001, et seq., and any other laws relating to employee benefits including, but not limited to, any retirement, health or welfare benefit plans; and any state anti-discrimination and anti-retaliation statutes. This release and waiver of claims also includes, but is not limited to, any and all claims for unpaid benefits or entitlements asserted under any plan, policy, benefits offering or program (except as otherwise required by law), any and all contract or tort claims, including, without limitation, claims of wrongful discharge, retaliation for assertion of worker's compensation rights, assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, loss of consortium, negligence, and/or defamation.

Nothing in this Agreement, including the confidentiality and non-disparagement obligations set forth in my Employment Agreement and incorporated by reference herein, shall be construed to prevent me from talking to, cooperating in any investigation by, and/or filing a charge with a government agency, including but not limited to, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (the "***EEOC***"), or any similar state or local fair employment practices administrative agency. However, by signing this Agreement, I hereby waive the right to recover from Releasees any relief from any charge or claim pursued or otherwise prosecuted by me, or by persons or entities like the EEOC acting by or through me, including, without limitation, the right to attorneys' fees, costs, and any other relief, whether legal or equitable, sought in such charge, claim, or other proceeding. I understand that I still have the right to receive payment from any government agency (and not from Releasees) for information I provide to the government agency.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3. **<u>Acknowledgement and Disclaimer</u>**. I acknowledge that I have not suffered any injury or illness in my work for the Company that would give rise to a claim under worker's compensation law. I also acknowledge that I have been fully and properly paid for all of my hours worked for the Company. I am not owed any wages, bonuses, or other sums pursuant to that certain Employment Agreement dated December 27, 2024 and having an effective date of January 8, 2025 by and between the Company and myself (the "***Employment Agreement***").

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4. **<u>Resignation</u>**. Effective retroactively as of June 9, 2025, I relinquish my position as an officer, director, or manager, as applicable, of any of Texas Roadhouse, Inc.'s direct or indirect subsidiaries.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;5. **<u>Incorporation and Ratification of Ongoing Obligations</u>**. I understand that, although my employment has terminated, I remain obligated to abide by certain obligations as a result of agreements I made with the Company at the beginning of or during my employment, detailed in my Employment Agreement and incorporated by reference herein. These ongoing obligations include my agreement not to use or disclose any of the Company's trade secrets or confidential or proprietary information, any obligations I have under the Existing Clawback Policy, my commitments regarding non-solicitation of employees and non-competition, my commitment not to disparage the Company, and my promise to cooperate with the Company in litigation and/or administrative proceedings related to my former employment with the Company; provided, however, in connection with any third-party litigation and/or administrative proceeding against the Company, I will be compensated at a reasonable rate (reasonably approved by the parties) in the event I have to participate for more than four (4) hours in any given proceeding.

I specifically acknowledge and agree that I remain obligated to these commitments even if I exercise my right of revocation, detailed below. I affirm that I have returned to the Company all documents and papers (including any and all copies thereof) related to confidential information and other property in my possession belonging to the Company.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;6. **<u>Review and Revocation</u>**. I understand that the Company is providing me a period of at least twenty-one (21) days in which to decide whether to sign this Agreement before executing it, although I may choose to sign the Agreement in fewer than twenty-one (21) days. I also understand that, by way of this Agreement, the Company has advised me to consult with an attorney before signing this Agreement. I understand that even if I sign this Agreement, I can change my mind and revoke this Agreement withing seven (7) days after I sign it by notifying the Company in writing of my decision to revoke. I realize that if I do not revoke this Agreement during the seven (7) day period, the Agreement will become enforceable, and the Company will make the Separation Payments and Benefits to me as described above.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;7. **<u>Severability of Provisions</u>**. The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed severable, and the invalidity or unenforceability of any one or more of its provisions (with the exception of the provisions of Section 2) shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any of the other provisions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;8. **<u>No Other Representations</u>**. I acknowledge that no promises or agreement not expressed in this Agreement have been made; that this Agreement is not executed in reliance upon any statement or representation made by the Company or by any person employed by or representing the Company other than the statements contained in the Agreement itself; and that the terms of this Agreement are contractual and not merely recitals.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;9. **<u>Counterparts and Signatures</u>**. This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, but all of which, taken together shall constitute the same instrument. A signature made on a faxed or electronically mailed copy of the Agreement or a signature transmitted by facsimile or electronic mail, or which is made electronically, will have the same effect as the original signature.

**IN WITNESS WHEREOF**, the parties have affixed their signatures below.

**DAVID CHRISTOPHER MONROE**

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| By: | /s/ David Christopher Monroe | Date: | 6/9/2025 2:40 PM CDT |
|  | **David Christopher Monroe,** <br> an individual resident of Kentucky |  |  |

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**COMPANY** 

**TEXAS ROADHOUSE MANAGEMENT CORP.,** 

a Kentucky corporation

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| By: | /s/ Christopher Colson | Date: | 6/9/2025 3:49 PM EDT |

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Name: Christopher Colson <br> Title: Secretary