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Fogo de Chao

Technology

Fogo de Chão launches AI phone system with a familiar voice

 By Joe Guszkowski on Feb. 05, 2026

The Brazilian steakhouse chain tapped “brand matriarch” Selma Oliveira to lend her identity to the AI answering system, which is designed to take some pressure off employees.

Financing

New U.S. food pyramid points to Fogo de Chão, CEO says

 By Joe Guszkowski on Jan. 22, 2026

The Brazilian steakhouse chain is in a prime position to meet changing consumer habits, including more protein and greater use of GLP-1s, Barry McGowan said.

Food

Saucy nuggets, steak and sticker shock

By Patricia Cobe and Bret Thorn on Jun. 04, 2024

Menu Talk: Pat and Bret beef about the high price of entrees and how Fogo de Chao offers value for meat lovers. Plus chicken nuggets and sauces keep making news.

Financing

Fogo de Chao to be acquired by Bain Capital

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 15, 2023

The deal is a change of course for the 76-unit steakhouse brand, which had been preparing for an IPO.

Operations

Fogo de Chao is not your average steakhouse

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 28, 2023

The Brazilian churrasco concept, in fact, is dropping “steakhouse” from its name as it looks to highlight its unique service style and varied menu.

Financing

Fogo de Chao in rare form ahead of planned IPO

By Joe Guszkowski on Dec. 21, 2022

With double-digit AUVs and strong traffic growth, the Brazilian steakhouse chain is building momentum as it prepares to return to Wall Street.

Beverage

Fogo de Chao beckons guests to the bar with menu refresh

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 08, 2022

New bar bites and handcrafted cocktails draw guests to lighter fare at the meat-centric Brazilian churrasco chain.

Financing

Fogo de Chao roared back from the pandemic and into an IPO

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 17, 2021

Customers apparently couldn’t wait to get back to the Brazilian steakhouse chain this year, resulting in eye-popping sales growth.

Financing

Fogo de Chao is going public again

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 17, 2021

The 60-unit Brazilian steakhouse chain filed for an IPO on Wednesday, three years after being taken private. It reported strong unit economics coming out of the pandemic.

Financing

Fogo de Chao gets back in the growth game

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 13, 2021

The Brazilian steakhouse concept had a better year than you'd think and is looking to get back to expansion.

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