Billionaire restaurateur and casino operator Tilman Fertitta told CNBC on Tuesday he’s been caught off guard by the strength of his businesses in March.
His comments on “Power Lunch” offer further insight into consumer confidence in the U.S. economy as states roll back pandemic-era restrictions and more Americans are vaccinated against Covid.
“Our numbers in March are surprising to us in all 40 states that we do business in,” said Fertitta, chairman and CEO of Houston-based Landry’s, whose restaurants include Joe’s Crab Shack and Morton’s The Steakhouse. Fertitta also owns the Golden Nugget brand of casinos and hotels.
