John Dayton, Wayne Kostroski, and Mark Haugen are the principals of Cuisine Concepts, the umbrella organization and operating company of Tejas, located at 50th and France in Edina, the Franklin Street Bakery, Tejas Express and a restaurant management and consulting business. The business relationship began in 1987, and the current partnership was formed in 1994. Cuisine Concepts also conceived, developed, and manages Bar Abilene in Uptown, Minneapolis.

Tom Gladbach is the Executive Chef for Tejas.