What to know about the Fertitta family

Key Points:

• The Union Oyster House has been acquired by the Fertitta family, a prominent Texas hospitality group, with no involvement from Tilman Fertitta himself, according to family representative Katelyn Roche Gosslee.
• The Fertitta family, led by Patrick Fertitta, manages a vast hospitality empire including Landry’s Inc. and major sports teams, and has a reputation for revitalizing distressed properties by restructuring management and operations.
• Despite their history of operational changes post-acquisition, the Fertittas have assured that the Union Oyster House's staff, traditions, and operations will remain intact, with longtime employee Kathleen Street appointed as manager.
• Tilman Fertitta, a billionaire and current US ambassador to Italy and San Marino, has significant political ties, including substantial donations to former President Trump and involvement in high-profile hospitality and sports ventures.
• The Fertitta family recently expanded their portfolio by acquiring Caesars Entertainment for $17.6 billion and purchasing the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun, signaling continued growth and diversification of their business interests.