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Morton's The Steakhouse

Logo: Landry's, Inc., Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

American restaurant chain

Morton's The Steakhouse is a chain of steak restaurants with locations in the United States and franchised abroad, founded in Chicago in 1978. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Landry's.2 It was founded by Arnie Morton.1 Its chief executive is Tilman J. Fertitta (since 2011).1 It is part of Landry's, Inc.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1978Founded1

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Morton's The Steakhouse, San Jose, CA 1 2017-01-02
Photo: F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons4

Morton's The Steakhouse is a chain of steak restaurants with locations in the United States and franchised abroad, founded in Chicago in 1978. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Landry's.2

Corporate structure

Morton's The Steakhouse is part of a group headed by Landry's, Inc.. 8 entities, 1 country on record. Switch between the flow chart and the network, and select any entity to see its details.

Built from subsidiaries, stakes and holdings from Wikidata (CC0); major holders from Schedules 13D and 13G. Each entity in the chart links to its source.

The story

Founded by Arnie Morton in 1978.1

Leadership

Who has led Morton's The Steakhouse, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Chief executive

  1. Tilman J. Fertitta2011–now
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Products and brands

  • steak

Listed on Wikidata.1

Subsidiaries and ownership

Parent company

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 2011New chief executive Tilman J. Fertitta becomes CEO1
  2. 1978Founded Founded1

Sources

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