About
Michael S. Lenihan is Chief Financial Officer of Texas Roadhouse, appointed in December 2025, and serves as the company's principal financial officer overseeing accounting, SEC reporting, investor relations, tax, treasury, internal audit, and financial analysis. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief U.S. Development Officer of CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. from September 2023 to October 2025, leading finance and U.S. development of the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. brands. He spent 2003 through 2023 at Yum! Brands, including roles with Pizza Hut and KFC, and has nearly 30 years of finance experience.
Roles
Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
Chief Financial Officer · Current role
2025–present
CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc.
Chief Financial Officer and Chief U.S. Development Officer · Served from September 2023 to October 2025, leading finance and U.S. development of the Hardee's and Carl's Jr. brands.
2023 - 2025
Yum! Brands
Various finance positions (Yum! corporate, Pizza Hut, KFC)
2003 - 2023
CKE Restaurants, Inc.
Chief Financial Officer · Most recent role prior to joining Texas Roadhouse.
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Fixed Compensation
FY 2025
Total compensation
$534,374
Performance Compensation
Data from FY 2025
Cash incentive
Stock awards
Also at Texas Roadhouse, Inc.