Fertitta, Fast Acquisition to merge in $6.6B deal

Fertitta Entertainment owner and CEO Tilman Fertitta has agreed to merge his company with special purpose acquisition company Fast Acquisition in a $6.6 billion deal. Fertitta, who grew Landry’s and Golden Nugget through decades of acquisitions, sees potential to expand further by acquiring restaurant brands struggling through the pandemic, and plans to expand further into the gaming industry. Read the Restaurant Business online story here