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26-477: Texas Roadhouse, Inc. is an American steakhouse chain that specializes in steaks in a Texan and Southwestern cuisine style. It is a subsidiary of Texas Roadhouse Inc, which has two other concepts (Bubba's 33 and Jaggers) and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky . As of August 2021, the chain operates about 627 locations in 49 U.S. states and 29 international locations in 11 countries. Texas Roadhouse

52-557: A house when not enough labor was available. Habitat for Humanity's A Brush With Kindness is a locally operated program serving low-income homeowners who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes. The program is a holistic approach to providing affordable housing and assisting communities as well as families. Groups of volunteers help homeowners with exterior maintenance. This typically includes painting, minor exterior repairs, landscaping, weatherization and exterior clean-up. Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville (called HabiJax ),

78-602: A seven-month fundraising campaign for Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven. Once on the road, they served as roaming advertisements for Habitat and gave nightly presentations explaining Habitat's mission to their hosts, usually church congregations. They also took part in builds with local Habitat chapters along the way. At its height, HBC attracted about 90 participants a year, all aged 18 to 24 and about half coming from Yale University . Each rider traveled one of three routes: New Haven to San Francisco , New Haven to Portland , or New Haven to Seattle . By 2004 HBC had become

104-668: A table called "Willie's Corner", with pictures and memorabilia of Willie Nelson. In 2002, Nelson signed a deal to become an official partner of Texas Roadhouse. Since then, Nelson has heavily promoted the chain, including a special on Food Network . Willie Nelson is the owner of the Texas Roadhouse in South Austin, TX. Texas Roadhouse serves Texan and American cuisine , including steak , ribs , chicken , and seafood . Steakhouse Chophouses started in London in

130-531: Is one of the larger affiliate of Habitat for Humanity (HFH) in the United States. Habijax was named the eighth-largest homebuilder in the United States by Builder magazine for 2009. HabiJax in 2023 marked 35 years of service and has provided homes to over 2,300 families. The HabiJax affiliate was founded in 1988 by nine unnamed representatives from congregations in Jacksonville. Initial funding

156-595: The Lower East Side , during the first-ever Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project . This 19-unit building on East 6th Street, the first Habitat building in New York City, was completed in December 1986. In 1995, four different New York City affiliates united to form one affiliate—Habitat NYC. In 2020, the affiliate expanded its work into Westchester , becoming Habitat NYC and Westchester. Karen Haycox

182-562: The 1690s and served individual portions of meat, known as chops . The traditional nature of the food served was zealously maintained through the later 19th century despite the new cooking styles from the Continent , which were becoming fashionable. The houses were normally open only for men. The oldest chophouse in London, Simpson's Tavern is regarded as an institution of London and retains its 19th century decor. The steakhouse started in

208-551: The Gulf Coast after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita . An article in the Weekly Standard , an American opinion magazine, questioned the cost-effectiveness of Habitat building projects. To estimate cost effectiveness , The Weekly Standard alleged that all costs associated with building a Habitat home must be used, including the cost of volunteer time and training. Habitat affiliates in the region have remained some of

234-539: The United States in the mid-19th century as a development from traditional inns and bars. Steakhouses can be casual or formal fine-dining restaurants. The oldest continuously operating steakhouse in the United States is the Old Homestead Steakhouse in New York City , established in 1868. Prior to that, there were chophouses in New York City such as Cobweb Hall, owned by David Pattullo, which

260-537: The administrative headquarters located in Atlanta . As of 2023, Habitat for Humanity operates in more than 70 countries. Habitat for Humanity works to help build and improve homes for families of low-income or disadvantaged backgrounds. Homes are built using volunteer labor, including that of Habitat homeowners through the practice of sweat equity , as well as paid contractors for certain construction or infrastructure activities as needed. Habitat makes no profit from

286-475: The age of 65. It was announced that Jerry Morgan would take over the role of president and CEO. Taylor's memoir, Made From Scratch: The Legendary Success Story of Texas Roadhouse was published posthumously. Texas Roadhouse's mission statement is "Legendary Food, Legendary Service". Their mascot is an armadillo named Andy. The company's restaurants offer entertainment in the form of line dancing . The waiters, waitresses and hosts perform these dances throughout

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312-711: The construction of a home. Some critics therefore allege that Habitat misrepresents the nature of its work by partnering with families that might be considered nearly "middle-income". To address this, many Habitat affiliates in the United States partner only with families that fall below the government-set " poverty line " for their area. The current poverty rate is measured according to the United States Department of Health and Human Services Poverty Guidelines. The Habitat board investigated Millard Fuller for sexual harassment but found "insufficient proof of inappropriate conduct." Some Fuller supporters claim that

338-690: The first Texas Roadhouse in Clarksville, Indiana opened its doors. In 1994, Taylor sold his shares in Buckhead Mountain Grill to focus solely on Texas Roadhouse. In 1993, the second Texas Roadhouse opened in Gainesville, Florida . In 1994, three additional restaurants opened in Cincinnati ; Ohio, Clearwater, Florida ; and Sarasota, Florida . These three locations would all close because of poor building locations. Kent Taylor

364-565: The funds, 42 homes were built at Koinonia for families in need. In 1973, the Fullers decided to try the concept at a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) mission in Mbandaka , Democratic Republic of Congo. After three successful years, the Fullers returned to the United States and founded Habitat for Humanity in 1976. In 2022, in Tempe , Arizona , Habitat for Humanity 3D-printed walls for

390-469: The largest homebuilders in their areas and have received numerous awards and acknowledgements for their work in building quality homes. Families are required to show an ability to pay for their home in addition to the need for housing. With these requirements, homeless and low-income families may fail to qualify for a Habitat home. Most American Habitat affiliates perform credit checks and criminal record checks on applicants before partnering with them for

416-505: The new concept. Taylor was turned down by many potential investors. Finally, Taylor met a potential investor while he was managing at Buckhead. Dr. John Rhodes became interested in Taylor's proposition of the new steak restaurant concept that Taylor showed to him through drawings on loose papers and cocktail napkins. Taylor was able to convince Dr. Rhodes and two of his colleagues to invest $ 100,000 each in 1992. A year later on February 17, 1993,

442-454: The night. The employees participate in intercompany competitions: bartenders compete in "The Real Bar" competition, and meat cutters in the annual "Meat Hero Competition". The Roadhouse Corporation supports the homebuilding programs Habitat for Humanity International and Homes For Our Troops. The company also sponsors a road cycling team of about 20 cyclists. Texas Roadhouse is a major supporter of Special Olympics . Each restaurant had

468-633: The sales. The organization operates with financial support from individuals, philanthropic foundations , corporations , government entities, and mass media companies. Habitat for Humanity traces its roots to the establishment of the Humanity Fund by attorney Millard Fuller , his wife Linda, and Baptist theologian and farmer Clarence Jordan in 1968 at Koinonia Farm , an intercultural Christian intentional community farming community in Sumter County , Georgia , United States. With

494-492: The single largest yearly fundraiser for any Habitat affiliate in the world, raising about $ 400,000 a year. However, amid growing safety concerns, Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven was forced to announce the cancellation of HBC in September 2007. Habitat for Humanity construction has led to serious injuries or death to some volunteers. Habitat has been criticized for its slow and inefficient rebuilding efforts along

520-753: The way Roadhouse prepared and served food. The chain expanded rapidly in the late 1990s, and by the end of 1999, 67 restaurants had been opened. In 2004, Roadhouse became a public company . In September 2011, Texas Roadhouse started their international expansion with the first international location in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates . During the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020, Taylor donated his entire salary and bonus, totaling over $ 800,000, to his employees. After struggling with unbearable tinnitus , Taylor died by suicide on March 18, 2021, at

546-517: Was appointed CEO of Habitat NYC and Westchester in August 2015. The Habitat Bicycle Challenge (HBC), a nine-week, coast-to-coast bicycle trip undertaken to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity of Greater New Haven and to increase awareness of Habitat for Humanity in general, took place annually from 1995 to 2007. Prior to embarking in June on the 4,000-mile (6,400 km) trek, participants engaged in

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572-615: Was forced to decide how to continue the success of the first two restaurants in Clarksville and Gainesville while dealing with the failures of the three new stores. Taylor decided that better in-store training, building designs, and restaurant decor would help improve Roadhouse's growth. Taylor hired a promising chef who worked in Louisville, Kentucky, Jim Broyles. Broyles was hired as the Director of Food and Beverages and transformed

598-815: Was founded on February 17, 1993, at the Green Tree Mall in Clarksville, Indiana , across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. Founder W. Kent Taylor , a Louisville native, lived in Colorado and worked at nightclubs and restaurants there. In 1990, Taylor returned to his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. He began work as a Kentucky Fried Chicken manager and had dreams to open a Colorado-themed restaurant. Former Kentucky Governor John Y. Brown, Jr. helped Taylor fulfill his dream by backing him with $ 80,000. In 1991, Taylor opened Buckhead Mountain Grill. Taylor

624-434: Was his own executive chef. Brown invested more money and wanted to open a second store in Clarksville, but complications in the partnership caused it to fall apart. Brown had elected to pursue another steak concept without Taylor, leaving Taylor with the decision to either stay committed to Buckhead or attempt to start a new business. He decided to go with the latter; however, he had trouble finding investors to help him launch

650-686: Was known for its mutton chops and offered additional menu options such as beefsteaks , lamb kidneys, bacon , and potatoes . Today, steakhouses are found throughout the USA. Habitat for Humanity International Habitat for Humanity International ( HFHI ), generally referred to as Habitat for Humanity or Habitat , is a U.S. non-governmental , and tax-exempt 501(C)(3) Christian nonprofit organization which seeks to build affordable housing . The international operational headquarters are located in Americus , Georgia , United States, with

676-632: Was secured from the Jessie Ball duPont Fund . Their first project was a house donated by the South Jacksonville Presbyterian Church that was moved, setup and rehabilitated for the first HabiJax homeowner family. Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County (Habitat NYC and Westchester) was founded in 1984 as an independent affiliate, serving families across the five boroughs through home construction and preservation, beginning with their first build on

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