HOUSTON RESTAURANT BILLS EXPLODE AS 'TILMAN FERTITTA'S MENU PRICE HIKE BACKLASH GOES VIRAL
The billionaire restaurateur Tilman Fertitta, owner of Landry's and dozens of famous chains including Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. and Morton's Steakhouse, is facing a wave of consumer outrage after company menus silently increased by 18-22% at select locations over the last 30 days. Comments on a leaked internal memo have flooded social media, accusing Fertitta of "gouging" middle-class families ahead of the holiday season. For the average wallet, that $45 steak is now suddenly $55, and a $15 shrimp platter nudges to $19. With inflation already squeezing grocery budgets, this direct hit to dining out could mean hundreds of dollars lost from your monthly fun money. Consumer advocates are urging you to double-check receipts and consider voting with your fork—refusing to pay the new premium at Fertitta-owned joints could force a rollback before the New Year.