Landry's

Landry's, Inc. is a privately held American corporation specializing in dining, hospitality, entertainment, and gaming. Founded in 1980 by brothers Bill and Floyd Landry in Katy, Texas, the company has grown into a multifaceted conglomerate. It is led by Tilman Fertitta, who became the majority shareholder in 1986 and sole owner in 2010.

The company operates over 600 properties across 35 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, with additional international locations. Its diverse portfolio includes more than 40 unique restaurant brands. Some notable brands are Landry's Seafood, Chart House, Saltgrass Steak House, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Claim Jumper, Morton's The Steakhouse, McCormick & Schmick's, Mastro's Restaurants, and Rainforest Café.

Additional Business Operations

Besides restaurant operations, Landry's owns and manages several hotels and casinos. These include the Golden Nugget properties in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Biloxi, and Lake Charles. The company also operates entertainment destinations like the Kemah Boardwalk in Texas and the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier.

Strategic Acquisitions

Landry's has expanded its offerings through key acquisitions:

• In 2010, acquired Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., a seafood restaurant chain inspired by the film "Forrest Gump."
• In 2011, added McCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks and Morton's The Steakhouse to its portfolio.
• In 2016, acquired BR Guest Hospitality, expanding presence in New York City.
• In 2017, re-purchased Joe's Crab Shack.

Headquarters and Locations

The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and operates numerous locations across the United States, including major cities such as Las Vegas, New York, and Atlantic City.

Internationally, Landry's has expanded its footprint with restaurants in Mexico, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Qatar, Indonesia, and Canada.

Locations

Additional U.S. locations include:

• Carrollton, TX
• Denton, TX
• Buffalo, NY
• McAllen, TX
• Lafayette, LA
• Las Vegas, NV
• Leawood, KS
• Carmel, IN
• Garden Grove, CA
• Centennial, CO
• Chicago, IL
• Cleveland, OH
• College Station, TX
• Paramus, NJ
• Hawthorne, CA
• El Paso, TX
• South Bend, IN
• Thousand Oaks, CA
• Lubbock, TX
• Corpus Christi, TX

Leadership and Industry Position

Under the leadership of Tilman Fertitta, Landry's has become a significant player in the hospitality and entertainment industries. It offers a wide range of dining experiences, accommodations, and entertainment options to a diverse clientele.