date:May 30, 2012
Founded in 1979 in Southern Brazil, Fogo de Cho is an authentic Southern Brazilian steakhouse or churrascaria. The chain expanded into the United States in 1997.
With three new restaurants opened in the past 12 months, Fogo has charted a compelling growth path, said Larry Johnson, chief executive officer of Fogo. We couldnt be more pleased to be partnering with an investor like THL. Their expertise in working with management teams to support and deliver profitable growth in consumer-driven busi