Texas Roadhouse denies viral claims of staff contaminating meals for Black guests

A TikTok uploaded by user Sannie Yeanay alleged that a large Facebook group named “White and Proud” encouraged white staff at Texas Roadhouse and Logan’s Roadhouse to sabotage meals for Black patrons by licking fingers, touching food and spitting on rolls. The video, which has amassed close to half a million views, ignited a wave of boycott calls and a flood of comments denouncing the chain. Texas Roadhouse issued a TikTok statement emphasizing its commitment to respectful service and denying the claims as entirely baseless, while also announcing an investigation into the alleged behavior.

A follow-up post reiterated the denial and the promise to treat every guest with dignity. Social media users expressed outrage, demanding dismissals and extensive retraining, and one commenter claiming to be a former cook affirmed the accusations, though the newspaper could not locate the alleged Facebook group or any corroborating evidence. The restaurant has not provided further details as the controversy continues to unfold.