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Billionaire Texas family to buy Union Oyster House, family spokesperson says

The Union Oyster House, a Boston landmark, may soon be managed by a Texas-based restaurant chain.

By · Published August 26, 2026 at 10:27 UTC · Updated August 26, 2026 at 14:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Boston 25 News · Axios · Universal Hub · MassLive.com · The Boston Globe · WCVB.

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Where it stands

The Union Oyster House, a historic restaurant in Boston, could soon be under new management. A Texas-based restaurant chain is in the process of acquiring the establishment. The Boston Globe and WCVB both name the Texas family as the buyer. The Boston Globe also reports that the Union Oyster House has applied to pass management to a Texas firm. The Boston Globe and WCVB both name the Texas family as the buyer.

The Boston Globe also reports that the Union Oyster House has applied to pass management to a Texas firm. The Union Oyster House has been a staple in Boston since 1826. The restaurant is known for its historic significance and traditional New England cuisine. The potential acquisition has sparked interest and speculation among locals and food enthusiasts. The Union Oyster House has been a staple in Boston since 1826.

The restaurant is known for its historic significance and traditional New England cuisine. The potential acquisition has sparked interest and speculation among locals and food enthusiasts. The acquisition process is ongoing. The Union Oyster House has applied to pass management to the Texas firm, but the final details of the deal have not been publicly disclosed.

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Who is buying the Union Oyster House?

A billionaire Texas family is set to buy the Union Oyster House.

What is the Union Oyster House?

The Union Oyster House is a historic restaurant in Boston, known for its traditional New England cuisine and significance as one of the oldest restaurants in continuous service in the United States.

What will happen to the Union Oyster House under new management?

The specifics of the management transition have not been disclosed. The Union Oyster House has applied to pass management to a Texas firm, but the details of the change remain unclear.

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