Resignation triggers pair of promotions and other changes at Texas Roadhouse.

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NASDAQ: TXRH) announced executive management changes.

CEO from 2000 to 2004, W. Kent Taylor will resume that role along with retaining the positions of chairman of the company and board. Taylor's move comes on the heels of the resignation of G.J. Hart, former president, CEO and member of the board of directors. Hart will join California Pizza Kitchen as CEO and executive chairman.

Scott M. Colosi was promoted to president of Texas Roadhouse from CFO. CFO. Additionally, G. Price Cooper IV was named CFO from vice president of finance.