Getting fired is never pleasant, but it’s one of those things that most people experience at least once. Sometimes it makes sense, sometimes it doesn’t, and either way, it’s usually something you move past.
“Getting fired” stories often go viral on TikTok, with a recent example being one Twin Peaks server who said she lost her job after a guest allegedly dined and dashed.
In another case, a tech worker claimed he was let go for being “not social” after eating lunch alone. Now, another workplace story has gone viral after a woman said she was fired from her Texas Roadhouse job over a TikTok video.
According to TikTok creator Alonna Nicole, who posts under the handle @alonnanicole7, she was fired after a lighthearted “server pet peeves” video gained traction and made its way back to management. Her explanation video got more than 2.3 million views.
What Caused Her To Get Fired?
“So last night, I got fired from Texas Roadhouse,” she starts. She explains that the decision stemmed from a previous video she had already taken down. “It is because of that one video that I have,” she continues. “I took it down, thinking that I would still keep my job.”
Alonna says she tried to fix the situation. “I tried to make a deal with them,” she explains, adding that her boss ultimately refused. According to her, the issue escalated after the video reached the wrong audience.
“The ‘Texas Roadhouse biggest pet peeve’ video blew up, and one of our guests saw it, and they reported me to HR,” she says.
She Apologizes For Her Actions
She makes a point to apologize throughout the video. “I just wanted to come out here and say I’m sorry if any of us in that video offended y’all,” she says. “None of it was really serious. We just made that video just for fun. Thought it was gonna have a little bit of giggles.”
Alonna also addresses the person who reported her. “Especially the person who reported me,” she says. “I’m very sorry for that.”
Despite losing her job, she makes it clear she plans to keep posting. “I will be still continuing to post videos,” she says, though she notes one key change: “At my next job, I will not be posting in my uniform.”
She closes the video with a warning to other service workers who share content online. “If you’re making TikToks, please make sure it’s nothing crazy and it’s gonna offend anybody,” she says. “I didn’t think it was gonna offend people. Obviously, it did.”
A day later, Alonna shared an update letting followers know she had already landed a new job and was in training, though she chose not to disclose where she now works.
Commenters Are Split
One person wrote, “Hello from HR world, it wasn’t a customer it was a coworker. Not everyone that smiles in your face at work likes you.”
Another added, “I didn’t see the video but in 2026 it should be obvious that making videos at work is a bad idea.”
Others sympathized with her. “The whole world gets offended it’s a shame,” one commenter wrote. “I work at a restaurant and have lots of pet peeves.”
Not everyone agreed with her, though. “I saw the video,” another commenter said. “Texas Roadhouse was right to fire you. You are the first impression people associated with Texas Roadhouse and it wasn’t good.”
Can Texas Roadhouse Fire You For Posting On Social Media?
Texas Roadhouse’s employee code of conduct gives the company broad discretion when it comes to public-facing content.
Under its media relations policy, the company states that employees should not provide commentary to the news media or release information about company activities without approval.
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It also specifies that employees should not post confidential or sensitive company information online or create websites using the Texas Roadhouse name.
While the policy does not explicitly ban TikTok videos, it clarifies that employees represent the brand and must avoid public statements that could reflect poorly on the company.
In practice, that gives employers significant leeway, especially in at-will employment states, where companies can terminate workers for reasons that aren’t explicitly illegal.
BroBible has reached out to Texas Roadhouse via email and to Alonna via TikTok messages and comments for further clarification.