While many patrons assumed it was named for Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry, it was not Bill and Floyd Landry were the original owners. The first Landry's Seafood restaurant opened in Texas in 1980. The company is owned by President & CEO Tilman Fertitta. The company also owns and operates numerous international locations. owns and operates more than 600 restaurants, hotels, casinos, and entertainment destinations in 35 U.S.
Landry's, Inc., is an American, privately owned, multi-brand dining, hospitality, entertainment, and gaming corporation headquartered in Houston, Texas.