Landry's

American hospitality corporation

Landry's, Inc. is a privately owned, multi-brand dining, hospitality, entertainment, and gaming corporation headquartered in Houston, Texas. The company operates more than 600 properties in 35 states and the District of Columbia, as well as numerous international locations. Landry's is owned by Tilman Fertitta, who serves as the company's chairman, president, and CEO.

History

Landry's was founded in 1980 by Tilman Fertitta, who opened the first Landry's Seafood House in Katy, Texas. The company expanded rapidly, acquiring numerous restaurant brands and properties over the years. In 1993, Landry's went public, trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LNY. In 2010, Fertitta took the company private again.

Operations

Landry's operates a diverse portfolio of brands, including restaurants, hotels, casinos, and entertainment venues. The company's restaurant brands include Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Rainforest Cafe, Morton's The Steakhouse, and Chart House.

Landry's logo

Restaurants

Landry's restaurant division is one of the largest in the United States, with a wide variety of dining concepts ranging from casual to fine dining. The company is known for its seafood offerings, but it also operates steakhouses, Italian restaurants, and other themed dining experiences.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company in Santa Monica

Casinos and Hotels

Landry's owns and operates several hotel and casino properties, including the Golden Nugget casinos in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Biloxi, Lake Charles, and Laughlin. These properties offer a range of gaming, dining, and entertainment options.

Golden Nugget Lake Charles

Entertainment and Attractions

In addition to its dining and gaming operations, Landry's owns and operates several entertainment and attraction venues. These include the Kemah Boardwalk, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, and the Tower of the Americas in San Antonio, Texas.

Tower of the Americas

Corporate Structure

Landry's is a privately held company, with Tilman Fertitta as the sole owner. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and employs thousands of people across its various properties and brands.

Philanthropy

Landry's and Tilman Fertitta are involved in various philanthropic efforts, supporting causes such as education, health care, and community development. The company often participates in fundraising events and charitable initiatives.

Related pages

• Tilman Fertitta
• Golden Nugget
• Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
• Rainforest Cafe