Biz Roundup: Texas Roadhouse opens to the public after hosting events to benefit community members – Salisbury Post

SALISBURY — After hosting several pre-opening events to benefit the local community, Texas Roadhouse opened to the public Tuesday at the Rowan Summit Shopping Center.

The location, which is just under 8,000 square feet and can seat about 300 guests, is the first Texas Roadhouse in Rowan County. The franchise was brought to Salisbury by Managing Partner David Simon. Texas Roadhouse joins Dick’s Sporting Goods, Hobby Lobby, Five Below, Kirkland’s and several other businesses that already inhabit Rowan Summit Shopping Center.

While training new cooks and kitchen staff members pre-opening, Texas Roadhouse invited local police, firefighters, educators and residents from local shelters to be among the first to dine at the eating establishment for free. Additionally, the…