Saltgrass Steak House facts for kids
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| Founded | 1991 |
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| Headquarters | , |
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Number of locations
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82 |
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Key people
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Tilman J. Fertitta (President, CEO & Sole Owner) |
| Owner | Landry's Restaurants |
Saltgrass Steak House is a popular American restaurant. It has over 80 locations across the United States. The company started in Houston, Texas. It is owned by a company called Landry's, Inc..
The Story of Saltgrass Steak House
The very first Saltgrass Steak House opened in March 1991. It was built in Houston, Texas, near the Katy Freeway. This spot is special because it's on an old trail. Long ago, cowboys used this trail to move their cattle. They took the cattle south to eat the salty grass near the Texas Gulf Coast.
Today, this historic trail is still used. Every year, before the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, riders travel along it. They pass right by the original Saltgrass restaurant.
How Landry's, Inc. Took Over
In September 2002, a big change happened for Saltgrass Steak House. Tilman Fertitta is the president and CEO of Landry's, Inc. He announced that his company bought Saltgrass Steak House. At that time, Saltgrass had 24 restaurants. Landry's, Inc. paid $75 million for them. After the purchase, Mr. Fertitta moved the restaurant's main offices. They are now at Landry's headquarters in the Uptown area of Houston.
