Texas Roadhouse, Inc. announced that Jane Grote Abell has been appointed to the Company?s Board of Directors. This increases the size of the board to nine members. Ms. Abell is currently the Executive Chairwoman of the Board of Directors and Chief Purpose Officer for Donatos Pizza, a Columbus, Ohio based premium pizza concept with over 460 locations in 29 states.

In addition to her current position as Executive Chairwoman of the Board of Directors and Chief Purpose Officer, Ms. Abell is a founding family member of Donatos Pizza and Jane?s Dough Premium Foods, all positions she has held since 2010. She previously served as Senior Vice President of Business Development for Donatos where she led growth for franchising and development during the period of time in which Donatos was owned by the McDonald?s Corporation.