Texas Roadhouse is facing online scrutiny following claims that a private Facebook group composed of its employees contained discussions about mistreating Black patrons. The controversy began on Sunday when an X user identified as @yannaarose_ posted allegations regarding the group.
The user stated that the Facebook community, which she claimed had more than 400,000 members and included servers from Texas Roadhouse and Logan's, shared instructions on how to harass guests. Specifically, the posts allegedly described spitting in the food of Black customers and licking fingers while handling bread rolls.
@yannaarose_ expressed hope that the reports were false but noted they appeared to be genuine. The post gained traction after being amplified by other accounts, including @FearedBuck, who shared a screenshot purportedly showing an official statement from the restaurant chain.
The alleged statement emphasized the company's commitment to treating every guest with respect and dignity. It declared that discrimination, harassment, or mistreatment of any kind is not tolerated and reaffirmed the brand's dedication to providing legendary food and service to all visitors.
However, independent verification of this statement was not possible at the time of reporting. The text could not be found on Texas Roadhouse's official website or verified social media channels. Consequently, it remains unclear whether the statement is authentic or if the allegations are substantiated by evidence.
