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Texas Roadhouse Investigates Alleged Meal Tampering Claim

8/26/2026

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Roadhouse announced it is investigating a claim staff tampered with Black customers’ meals.
The claim came from a Facebook screenshot alleging a “White and Proud” group discussed it.
Texas Roadhouse said it found no credible evidence and called the post an online hoax.
Roadhouse hired a third-party firm to trace the claim’s source and motives.
Roadhouse said its TikTok verification loss was unrelated to the accusations and reaffirmed its commitment.

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Story summary

Roadhouse announced it is investigating a claim staff tampered with Black customers’ meals.
The claim came from a Facebook screenshot alleging a “White and Proud” group discussed it.
Texas Roadhouse said it found no credible evidence and called the post an online hoax.
Roadhouse hired a third-party firm to trace the claim’s source and motives.
Roadhouse said its TikTok verification loss was unrelated to the accusations and reaffirmed its commitment.