San Antonio, December 31, 2025
Several Texas-based brands have garnered recognition in the United States, showcasing the state’s influence on the national market. Leading the charge is Texas Roadhouse, which has become the largest casual dining chain, surpassing Olive Garden. James Avery Artisan Jewelry has expanded significantly, while Mooyah extends its international reach. The growth of various brands like Best Maid and Rudy’s Country Store illustrates Texas’s culinary and cultural impact, indicating a vibrant economy that continues to thrive beyond its borders.
San Antonio, Texas – Several Texas-based brands have recently been recognized among the top brands in the United States, highlighting the state’s significant influence on the national market.
Texas Roadhouse Tops Casual Dining Chains
Texas Roadhouse, a steakhouse chain specializing in Texan and Southwestern cuisine, has become the largest casual dining chain in the U.S., surpassing Olive Garden. In 2024, it reported nearly $5.5 billion in sales, marking a 14.7% increase from the previous year. The company also expanded by opening 26 new locations out of the 30 planned for that year.
James Avery Artisan Jewelry’s Continued Growth
James Avery Artisan Jewelry, a family-owned company based in Kerrville, Texas, has expanded its presence with over 120 stores across Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. The company is known for its handcrafted rings, bracelets, necklaces, charms, and earrings, with more than 90% of its pieces crafted in Texas.
Mooyah’s International Expansion
Mooyah, a fast-casual restaurant chain headquartered in Plano, Texas, has expanded its reach to over 100 locations in 20 U.S. states and nine countries, including Canada, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The chain specializes in hamburgers, French fries, and shakes.
Best Maid’s Local Popularity
Best Maid, a Fort Worth-based company specializing in pickled products, has become one of the most popular pickle brands in Texas since its introduction in 1926. The company operates a gift shop called the Pickle Emporium and is known for its distinctive pickled cucumbers.
Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q’s Regional Influence
Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q, established in 1989 in Leon Springs, Texas, operates restaurants in Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, and Florida. The chain is renowned for its barbecue offerings, including brisket, turkey, chicken, pork ribs, sausage, chopped beef, pulled pork, and prime rib.
Texas Hatters’ Cultural Impact
Texas Hatters, a family-owned hat shop and millinery based in Lockhart, Texas, has been creating custom hats for a variety of patrons, including notable musicians, actors, presidents, and public figures, since 1927. Signature styles include the “Hi-Roller” and the “Half-Breed.”
Texas Jeans USA’s Commitment to Domestic Manufacturing
Texas Jeans USA, a company specializing in denim jeans, emphasizes its commitment to American manufacturing by producing jeans woven with American cotton at the historic Mt. Vernon Mills, one of America’s last standing denim mills. The company has been making jeans in the USA for 45 years.
M.L. Leddy’s Recognition in Retail
M.L. Leddy’s, a Fort Worth-based clothing store, was recently included in the New York Times’ list of the 50 Best Retail Stores in America. The store has been a staple in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since the 1920s, offering quality craftsmanship in cowboy boots and other apparel.
Chuy’s Expansion Across the U.S.
Chuy’s, a Tex-Mex chain founded in Austin in 1982, has expanded to 101 locations in 15 states, including 10 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The chain is known for its authentic Tex-Mex food served in a fun, eclectic atmosphere. In July 2024, Darden Restaurants, Inc. acquired Chuy’s, indicating further growth potential.
Fajita Pete’s Rapid Growth
Fajita Pete’s, a Houston-based chain specializing in fajitas, has expanded to 30 locations across Texas, Kansas, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. The chain is known for its handmade tortillas and from-scratch sides. A new location opened in Austin on September 1, 2024.
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop’s Expansion
Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, founded in Fort Worth in 2001, has expanded to multiple locations across the U.S., offering Baja-style Mexican cuisine, including burritos, tacos, and breakfast items, along with a full bar.
Texas’ Influence on National Brands
These developments underscore Texas’ significant impact on the national market, with several homegrown brands achieving recognition and expansion beyond the state’s borders.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the largest casual dining chain in the U.S.?
- Texas Roadhouse has become the largest casual dining chain in the U.S., surpassing Olive Garden. In 2024, it reported nearly $5.5 billion in sales, marking a 14.7% increase from the previous year. The company also expanded by opening 26 new locations out of the 30 planned for that year.
- Which Texas-based jewelry company has expanded its presence?
- James Avery Artisan Jewelry, a family-owned company based in Kerrville, Texas, has expanded its presence with over 120 stores across Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. The company is known for its handcrafted rings, bracelets, necklaces, charms, and earrings, with more than 90% of its pieces crafted in Texas.
- What is the focus of Mooyah’s restaurant chain?
- Mooyah, a fast-casual restaurant chain headquartered in Plano, Texas, has expanded its reach to over 100 locations in 20 U.S. states and nine countries, including Canada, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. The chain specializes in hamburgers, French fries, and shakes.
- Which Texas-based company specializes in pickled products?
- Best Maid, a Fort Worth-based company specializing in pickled products, has become one of the most popular pickle brands in Texas since its introduction in 1926. The company operates a gift shop called the Pickle Emporium and is known for its distinctive pickled cucumbers.
- What is Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q known for?
- Rudy’s Country Store and Bar-B-Q, established in 1989 in Leon Springs, Texas, operates restaurants in Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, and Florida. The chain is renowned for its barbecue offerings, including brisket, turkey, chicken, pork ribs, sausage, chopped beef, pulled pork, and prime rib.
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