Basis of Presentation	3 Months Ended
Mar. 29, 2016
Basis of Presentation
Basis of Presentation	(1) Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Texas Roadhouse, Inc. ("TRI"), our wholly-owned subsidiaries and subsidiaries in which we own more than a 50 percent interest (collectively the "Company," "we," "our" and/or "us") as of March 29, 2016 and December 29, 2015 and for the 13 weeks ended March 29, 2016 and March 31, 2015. As of March 29, 2016, we owned and operated 408 restaurants and franchised an additional 83 restaurants in 49 states and four foreign countries. Of the 408 company-owned restaurants that were operating at March 29, 2016, 392 were wholly-owned and 16 were majority-owned. As of March 31, 2015, we owned and operated 375 restaurants and franchised an additional 79 restaurants in 49 states and four foreign countries. Of the 375 company-owned restaurants that were operating at March 31, 2015, 359 were wholly-owned and 16 were majority-owned. As of March 29, 2016 and March 31, 2015, we owned 5.0% to 10.0% equity interest in 24 and 23 franchise restaurants, respectively. Additionally, as of March 29, 2016 and March 31, 2015, we owned a 40% equity interest in four non-Texas Roadhouse restaurants as part of a joint venture agreement with a casual dining restaurant operator in China. The unconsolidated restaurants are accounted for using the equity method. Our investments in these unconsolidated affiliates are included in Other assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, and we record our percentage share of net income earned by these unconsolidated affiliates in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income under Equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates. All significant intercompany balances and transactions for these unconsolidated restaurants as well as the entities whose accounts have been consolidated have been eliminated. We have made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the reporting of revenue and expenses during the periods to prepare these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the carrying amount of property and equipment, goodwill, obligations related to insurance reserves, leases and leasehold improvements and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, except that certain information and footnotes have been condensed or omitted pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Operating results for the 13 weeks ended March 29, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 27, 2016. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2015. Our significant interim accounting policies include the recognition of income taxes using an estimated annual effective tax rate.

(1) Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Texas Roadhouse, Inc. ("TRI"), our wholly-owned subsidiaries and subsidiaries in which we own more than a 50 percent interest (collectively the "Company," "we," "our" and/or "us") as of March 29, 2016 and December 29, 2015 and for the 13 weeks ended March 29, 2016 and March 31, 2015.

As of March 29, 2016, we owned and operated 408 restaurants and franchised an additional 83 restaurants in 49 states and four foreign countries. Of the 408 company-owned restaurants that were operating at March 29, 2016, 392 were wholly-owned and 16 were majority-owned.

As of March 31, 2015, we owned and operated 375 restaurants and franchised an additional 79 restaurants in 49 states and four foreign countries. Of the 375 company-owned restaurants that were operating at March 31, 2015, 359 were wholly-owned and 16 were majority-owned.

As of March 29, 2016 and March 31, 2015, we owned 5.0% to 10.0% equity interest in 24 and 23 franchise restaurants, respectively. Additionally, as of March 29, 2016 and March 31, 2015, we owned a 40% equity interest in four non-Texas Roadhouse restaurants as part of a joint venture agreement with a casual dining restaurant operator in China. The unconsolidated restaurants are accounted for using the equity method. Our investments in these unconsolidated affiliates are included in Other assets in our unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets, and we record our percentage share of net income earned by these unconsolidated affiliates in our unaudited condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income under Equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates. All significant intercompany balances and transactions for these unconsolidated restaurants as well as the entities whose accounts have been consolidated have been eliminated.

We have made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the reporting of revenue and expenses during the periods to prepare these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the carrying amount of property and equipment, goodwill, obligations related to insurance reserves, leases and leasehold improvements and income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP, except that certain information and footnotes have been condensed or omitted pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Operating results for the 13 weeks ended March 29, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 27, 2016. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2015.

Our significant interim accounting policies include the recognition of income taxes using an estimated annual effective tax rate.