Texas Roadhouse responds to unfounded claim employees tampered with black customers food
These diners have got major beef with the steakhouse.The beef behemoth is facing growing boycott calls after a TikTok went viral alleging a Facebook group called “White and Proud” was targeting black customers.The TikTok, posted by user Sannie Yeanay, read aloud that white servers were deliberately contaminating food.The user said that the Facebook group had over 400,000 members where white servers discussed heading back to the kitchen’s “blind spot,” licking their fingers, touching food and spitting on rolls ordered by black diners, according to the claim.Texas Roadhouse and Logan’s Roadhouse were the only restaurants named where the post claims even the cooks took part in the disgusting allegations. The video has nearly 500,000 views and more than 16,500 comments.
Texas Roadhouse has now responded to claims on TikTok, highlighting its standards for both employee and customer conduct.“At Texas Roadhouse, we are committed to creating an environment where every guest is treated with respect and hospitality,” the company said.“We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or mistreatment of any kind.”Just a day later, the steak chain posted another statement to its TikTok making an even more direct remark, and sharing it is investigating the “abhorrent” claims.“We are aware of the video that is being shared with an accusation that has been made toward our restaurants,” the steakhouse said. “We believe it to be completely unfounded and we take every accusation toward our brand seriously.
We are investigating this alleged abhorrent behavior and remain committed to treating every guest with respect, dignity, and the Legendary Service they deserve.”But the damage was done; customers flocked to the Texas Roadhouse post where thousands condemned the chain and even refused to dine at any location again.“BABY WE WILL N E V E R step foot in another Texas Roadhouse EEEEEVER again! That’s a promise and far from a threat,” one user wrote...