Houlihan's

Tilman Fertitta wants to back out of his SPAC merger

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 02, 2021

Fertitta Entertainment, including Landry’s, has notified Fast Acquisition of its intent to terminate the deal. But the blank check company is pushing back.

Operations

Landry’s warns of hacking danger from servers’ errors

By Peter Romeo on Jan. 02, 2020

Waitstaff mistakes could have exposed customer data for 63 concepts.

Financing

Houlihan’s shuts restaurants before joining Landry’s

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 31, 2019

At least 12 were shuttered, including a potential new growth vehicle: Make Room for Truman.

Financing

Did third-party delivery contribute to Houlihan’s bankruptcy?

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 19, 2019

The casual-dining chain cited costs associated with the service, suggesting the burgeoning business is a headwind for some companies, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

The market turns in Tilman Fertitta’s favor

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 18, 2019

With casual-dining chains struggling and few buyers to compete with, the Landry’s owner is on another buying binge, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Bankrupt, Houlihan's accepts $40M bid from Landry's

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 14, 2019

Parent company HRI Holdings is simultaneously seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and a purchase by Tilman Fertitta's empire.

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