Houston, TX (RestaurantNews.com) For Ricardo Young, success has always been about strategy, whether he was calling plays on the football field, negotiating contracts as an NFL agent, or now, setting the tone for an evening at one of his Victory Restaurant & Lounge locations. His path from athlete to restaurateur wasn’t a straight line, but it is one defined by drive, reinvention, and a steady belief in connection.
Born and raised in Northwest Washington, D.C., Young learned early that grit and vision could take him far. After earning full athletic scholarships to Virginia Tech and the University of Maryland, where he earned three degrees in business and finance, he took his love of the game to a different arena, representing professional athletes and learning the nuances of business at the highest level of sports.
That chapter laid the groundwork for what came next. “As an agent, you learn how to listen, how to build trust, and how to deliver,” Young says. “Those same principles guide everything I do in business today.”
Over the past decade, Young has built an entrepreneurial portfolio that spans real estate, luxury services, and hospitality, but it’s in the restaurant world where his creative and strategic sides truly meet.
Victory Restaurant & Lounge first opened in Miami, a city whose rhythm matched the brand’s pulse: global energy, bold flavor, and a sense of celebration. The concept quickly gained traction among locals and visitors as a place where food meets culture, and every night feels like a win.
When Young brought Victory to Houston, he carried that same philosophy. The restaurant, located at 711 Main Street, Suite 100, blends higher-end dining with a vibrant social scene. Inside, guests find two full bars, a private dining room, and an outdoor patio, all designed to make every meal feel like an event. DJs spin late into the night, cocktails arrive as conversation starters, and the menu celebrates modern, shareable cuisine crafted to bring people together.
“Victory has always been about more than food and cocktails; it’s about people,” Young says. “We create spaces where guests can connect, celebrate life, and feel part of something special.”
Each Victory location carries the imprint of Young’s personal story – a mix of discipline, creativity, and connection. What started as an idea about dining became a statement about culture: that hospitality, at its best, is about belonging.
“At every level, Victory represents a win for everyone who walks through our doors,” he says. “It’s about culture, confidence, and experiencing the best elements of dining and nightlife together under one roof.”
With Victory, Young has redefined what success looks like after sports. His playbook hasn’t changed; it’s still about teamwork, passion, and execution. Only now, the victories taste a lot better.
For more information, visit VictoryHoustonTX.com.
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