8-K

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): September 21, 2005

Landry's Restaurants, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	000-22150	76-0405386
_____________________ (State or other jurisdiction	_____________ (Commission	______________ (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation)	File Number)	Identification No.)
1510 West Loop South, Houston, Texas		77027
_________________________________ (Address of principal executive offices)		___________ (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 713-850-1010

Not Applicable
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

Landry’s Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: LNY – News), one of the nation’s largest casual dining and entertainment companies, announced that 18 restaurants in Galveston County are closed as a result of mandatory evacuations due to the possibility that Hurricane Rita will come ashore in the area. The Company is continuously monitoring the projected path of the hurricane and may close additional restaurants as the storm’s path becomes more defined. Landry’s has another 42 restaurants, three hotels, the Kemah Boardwalk and the Downtown Aquarium that may be subject to closure. The Company also has three restaurants that remain closed due to Hurricane Katrina and remains unable to estimate reopening dates.

Rick H. Liem, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer stated, "We carry substantial insurance coverage for events such as this. Our management team is well versed in hurricane preparedness and is executing our contingency plans to minimize damages."

Tilman J. Fertitta, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, "Landry’s has always operated along the Gulf Coast where hurricanes are a way of life. Most important is to ensure that our employees and their families are able to prepare for the possibility that the storm will come ashore near them."

The information in the preceding paragraph, as well as Exhibit 99.1 referenced therein, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Landry's Restaurants, Inc.
September 21, 2005	By:	Steven L. Scheinthal
		Name: Steven L. Scheinthal
		Title: Executive Vice President and General Counsel

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Landry's Restaurants, Inc. Announces Restaurant Closures Due To Hurricane Rita

EX-99.1

LANDRY’S RESTAURANTS, INC. (LNY/NYSE) ANNOUNCES RESTAURANT CLOSURES DUE TO HURRICANE RITA

Houston, Texas (September 21, 2005)

Landry’s Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: LNY – News), one of the nation’s largest casual dining and entertainment companies, announced that 18 restaurants in Galveston County are closed as a result of mandatory evacuations due to the possibility that Hurricane Rita will come ashore in the area. The Company is continuously monitoring the projected path of the hurricane and may close additional restaurants as the storm’s path becomes more defined. Landry’s has another 42 restaurants, three hotels, the Kemah Boardwalk and the Downtown Aquarium that may be subject to closure. The Company also has three restaurants that remain closed due to Hurricane Katrina and remains unable to estimate reopening dates.

Rick H. Liem, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer stated, “We carry substantial insurance coverage for events such as this. Our management team is well versed in hurricane preparedness and is executing our contingency plans to minimize damages.”

Tilman J. Fertitta, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer stated, “Landry’s has always operated along the Gulf Coast where hurricanes are a way of life. Most important is to ensure that our employees and their families are able to prepare for the possibility that the storm will come ashore near them.”

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by safe harbors created thereby. Stockholders are cautioned that all forward- looking statements are based largely on the Company’s expectations and involve risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or are beyond the Company’s control. A statement containing a projection of revenues, income, earnings per share, same store sales, capital expenditures, or future economic performance are just a few examples of forward-looking statements. Some factors that could realistically cause results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements include ineffective marketing or promotions, competition, weather, store management turnover, a weak economy, negative same store sales, the Company’s inability or failure to consummate the Golden Nugget transaction, or the Company’s inability to continue its expansion strategy. The Company may not update or revise any forward-looking statements made in this press release.

CONTACT: Tilman J. Fertitta
Chairman, President and CEO
(713) 850-1010
www.landrysrestaurants.com Rick H. Liem
Sr. Vice President and CFO
(713) 850-1010
www.landrysrestaurants.com