There has been a new king (or queen) crowned when it comes to the top restaurant chains in the nation, and you can only find 18 locations in Missouri.

New Crown for Chain Restaurants

For seven years, Olive Garden has been the hot spot for family dining and enjoying a great meal, but that era has ended. There's a new sheriff in town claiming that title.

Texas Roadhouse

Yep, Eat This, Not That reports that Texas Roadhouse is now the number one restaurant chain people are flocking to. And honestly, how could you not love it? Free rolls, cinnamon butter, and steaks galore...yum!

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It All Comes Down to Money

Lately, Olive Garden has been losing sales and has closed some struggling restaurants that have not been profitable, while Texas Roadhouse has been increasing in sales, making it more affordable for customers.

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If you can imagine that

But customers are flocking to TRH—the chain continues to expand and grow across the U.S.

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The chain continues to grow, building new restaurants yearly. We can only hope that with its continued popularity that more locations will be available in Missouri, and we can grab a steak and rolls in more locations throughout the Show-Me State.

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