How much funding has Fogo de Chão raised?

Fogo de Chão has raised $1.7B in total funding, most recently a Private Equity round.

When was Fogo de Chão founded?

Fogo de Chão was founded in 1979.

Where is Fogo de Chão headquartered?

Fogo de Chão is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, United States.

What industry is Fogo de Chão in?

Fogo de Chão operates in Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Travel & Hospitality.

How many employees does Fogo de Chão have?

Fogo de Chão has 5001-10000 employees.

Fogo de Chão

Q: Who are Fogo de Chão's investors?

Fogo de Chão's investors include Bain Capital Private Equity, Rhône Capital.

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Dallas, United States · Founded 1979 · $1.7B raised

Food & Beverage

Restaurants

Travel & Hospitality

Headquarters: Dallas, Texas
Employees: 5001–10000
Founded: 1979
Business Model: B2C

Website: fogo.com
Total Funding: $1.7B
Last Round: $1.1B Private EquityAug 2023
Rounds: 2

About

Fogo de Chão is a Brazilian chain of rodízio-style steakhouses (churrascarias) founded in 1979 by brothers Arri and Jair Coser along with Jorge and Aleixo Ongaratto in Porto Alegre, Brazil. The restaurant chain specializes in Southern Brazilian cuisine, serving churrasco fire-roasted meats carved tableside by Brazilian-trained Gaucho Chefs, alongside a Market Table and Feijoada Bar with traditional Brazilian side dishes. First expanded to the United States in 1997 with an Addison, Texas location, Fogo de Chão now operates over 70 locations across the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Honduras, Philippines, Bolivia, Chile, and Ecuador. The chain is currently owned by Bain Capital, which acquired it in August 2023 for a reported $1.1 billion.

Summary

Fogo de Chão is a Food & Beverage company based in Dallas, United States, founded in 1979. It has raised $1.7B in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $1.1B Private Equity round in Aug 2023. Investors include Bain Capital Private Equity and Rhône Capital.

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