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Texas Roadhouse Isn't The Only Chain To End Its Risky Peanut Tradition By Bobby Lewis Oct. 31, 2025 6:39 am EST

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Texas Roadhouse is obviously known for its steaks, but it used to offer buckets of free peanuts, the shells of which customers would simply toss on the ground. This gimmicky snack was far from unique to the chain restaurant. In fact, one former giant of the Northeast casual dining scene was known for a similar tradition.

The Ground Round was a family restaurant chain with roots stretching back to 1969. As customers waited for their meals, kids burned energy by devouring free peanuts and tossing the empty shells on the floor. The atmosphere was one of controlled chaos, which continued even after the chain switched to p

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