It makes sense - particularly at larger companies that have human resource functions that are planning out long term - that when they look ahead, they obviously are going to work harder at retaining those individuals. Unless you have the skill set, customer counts can suffer.
Among all 50 states, Texas is obviously a bright star in terms of growth in the restaurant industry. When you consider the disposal of personal income and combine this with population growth, it adds up to a recipe for success for Texas.