L. Paul Marshall is the Chief Growth Officer at Texas Roadhouse Inc., a role he has held since 2023, where he spearheads the company's expansion strategies, real estate development, and long-term growth initiatives. With more than 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Marshall brings a proven track record of scaling multi-brand portfolios. Prior to Texas Roadhouse, he served as Senior Vice President of Real Estate and Development at Bloomin' Brands, managing site selection, construction, and leasing for iconic chains like Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, and Bonefish Grill. Earlier in his career, he held progressive leadership positions at Darden Restaurants, contributing to the development of over 200 Olive Garden and Red Lobster locations. Marshall joined Texas Roadhouse in 2019 as Senior Vice President of Development and quickly advanced, playing a pivotal role in the company's accelerated growth amid post-pandemic recovery. Under his guidance, Texas Roadhouse has opened hundreds of new restaurants domestically and internationally, optimizing supply chain operations, enhancing franchise partnerships, and pioneering data-driven site analytics that have boosted average unit volumes. His efforts have been instrumental in achieving record revenue milestones, including surpassing $4 billion in system-wide sales in recent years. Recognized as an industry innovator, Marshall has earned accolades such as the Multi-Unit Franchising Development Leadership Award and has spoken at national conferences on sustainable growth in casual dining. A graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Finance, he is committed to mentoring emerging leaders and fostering a culture of operational excellence at Texas Roadhouse.