Trump Burger Kemah Sues Landlord Over Alleged Unlawful Property Takeover
A Donald Trump-themed burger restaurant in Kemah has sued its landlord, alleging he unlawfully took control of the property.
Lawsuit Details Alleged Forcible Removal
The complaint, filed on June 24, by Trump Burger Kemah LLC, accuses landlord Archie Patterson and his companies, 409 Bradford LLC and All Tex Personnel LCC, of taking over the restaurant on June 7.
“On or about June 7, 2025, Plaintiff and its employees were forcibly removed from the Property under threat of law enforcement, based on alleged no-trespass orders,” the lawsuit reads. “Defendants further claimed that restraining orders were in effect against certain of Plaintiff’s employees.”
The complaint alleges Patterson has continued to operate the restaurant falsely under the Trump Burger name, diverting sales into his own bank account. A lawyer for Patterson wasn’t listed in the lawsuit.
Disputed Lease Agreement and Unresolved Issues
Trump Burger owner and manager Roland Beainy said in the lawsuit he did not receive any documentation or notice from the landlord alleging a default notice or lease violation that would warrant the takeover. The lawsuit claims on June 9 the restaurant unexpectedly received a termination of lease.
Beainy signed a five-year lease agreement in January 2025 in Kemah. However, three months later, Patterson allegedly attempted to have restaurant manager Roland Beainy sign an addendum to the contract which Beainy refused, according to the complaint.
The lawsuit alleges Patterson held the liquor license for the restaurant but Beainy and Patterson had come to an agreement that the license would be transferred after Beainy paid $20,000. The complaint claims that despite being paid the agreed-upon amount Patterson never made the transfer and continually made excuses when pressed by Beainy on why.
The restaurant also claims that Patterson asked Beainy to continue paying employees even after the takeover and employees were excluded from the restaurant’s operations.
Damages Sought by Trump Burger
Beainy is seeking unspecified damages, including reimbursement for property improvements and business-related materials. The company is also pursuing compensation for lost revenue, loss of use of the property, and the unauthorized use of its business name.
Background of Trump Burger Kemah
Trump Burger’s Kemah location first opened in March 2025, distinguishing itself from other Trump Burger chains as a live music venue featuring a dance floor. The restaurant is one of four restaurants all in the state of Texas with other locations in Bellville, Flatonia, and Houston.
