About
Jane Grote Abell has served as an independent director of Texas Roadhouse since 2024. She is a founding family member, Executive Chairwoman of the Board, and Chief Purpose Officer of Donatos Pizza and Jane's Dough Premium Foods, roles she has held since 2010, and previously served as Donatos' Chief Operations Officer, Chief People Officer, and President. At Texas Roadhouse she serves on the Finance and Audit Committee and the Talent Management and Compensation Committee and brings over 30 years of restaurant-industry experience.
Roles
Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
Independent Director · Current role
2024–present
Donatos
Chief Operations Officer, Chief People Officer, and President · Held these leadership titles at Donatos prior to her current roles.
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Donatos
Senior Vice President of Business Development · Led growth for franchising and development during the period Donatos was owned by the McDonald's corporation.
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External Roles
Donatos Pizza and Jane's Dough Premium Foods
Founding family member, Executive Chairwoman of the Board, and Chief Purpose Officer
2010 - present
Director Compensation
FY 2025
Fees earned or paid in cash
$67,500
Also at Texas Roadhouse, Inc.