"When the Texas Roadhouse off the I-35 Service Road in Austin opened in 2004, it was the first (and only) franchise to be co-owned by the singer himself. Before folks even cross the restaurant's threshold, the South Austin Texas Roadhouse proudly displays signage indicating Nelson's ownership. Above the front door, the glass window is printed with the words "Willie Nelson - Owner," so music-loving epicures know they're in the right place."
"In addition to Texas-themed decor, each location boasts an area called "Willie's Corner," outfitted with photos and memorabilia of the singer. As it turns out, the "outlaw country" pioneer (and Texas native) also dabbles in the restaurant business. According to data attained by ScrapeHero, a whopping 697 Texas Roadhouse locations stretch across the United States."
"Kent Taylor, Texas Roadhouse's late founder, had a decades-long friendship with the singer. Nelson and Taylor first met at a Farm Aid concert and never parted ways. The pair frequently reunited for poker games, where they discovered that they both happen to share an affinity for armadillos."
Willie Nelson, the legendary outlaw country pioneer and Texas native, co-owns a single Texas Roadhouse franchise location in South Austin that opened in 2004. This restaurant prominently displays signage identifying Nelson as owner on its front window. Every Texas Roadhouse location across the United States features "Willie's Corner," a dedicated shrine containing photos and memorabilia celebrating the singer. The first Texas Roadhouse opened in 1993, the same year Nelson released his 40th album. Nelson's involvement with the restaurant stems from a decades-long friendship with late founder Kent Taylor, who met Nelson at a Farm Aid concert. The two shared a mutual affinity for armadillos and frequently reunited for poker games.
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