Fogo de Chão and Brazilian Dignitaries Celebrate Rio by Ringing Nasdaq Opening Bell
August 05 2016 - 12:52PM
Fogo de Chão (Nasdaq:FOGO), the internationally-renowned Brazilian
steakhouse, celebrated Rio today by ringing the bell at the Nasdaq
stock exchange. Special guests from the Brazilian Chamber,
including Deputy Consul, Minister Lúcia Maierá, joined Fogo de Chão
Chief Executive Officer Larry Johnson, Fogo gaucho chefs and team
members to officially ring in trading for the day.
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“Celebrations are integral to Brazilian culture,
and to the Fogo de’ Chão experience,” said Chief Executive Officer
Larry Johnson. Today, as all eyes turn to Brazil, the country where
we opened our first restaurant more than 36 years ago, we are proud
to share the values of hospitality, dedication and service that
define this culture and drive our brand. I am honored to have been
joined by Deputy Consul, Minister Lúcia Maierá, members of the
Brazilian Chamber, and our Fogo team to ring the Nasdaq bell in
celebration of this momentous event.”
Fogo de Chão recently unveiled The Fogo Guide to
Brazilian Cuisine, a digital destination and culinary resource
guide to all-things Brazil. The Guide offers authentic recipes,
language lessons, etiquette tips and other regional facts for those
who may be traveling to Rio, or those at home who may want to add
authentic Brazilian flare to their own celebrations.
Fans visiting Rio are invited to join Fogo de
Chão at its two area locations – the Botafogo neighborhood with
stunning views of Sugarloaf Mountain, or the Barra de Tijuca
neighborhood located near all of the event excitement. In the U.S.,
please visit any of Fogo’s 32 locations to enjoy a taste of Brazil
without ever leaving home.
Founded in Southern Brazil, Fogo de Chão
continues to implement the rich traditions, warm hospitality and
passion for food and culture that is unique to the region and its
people. Many of Fogo’s gaucho chefs, both in the U.S. and
throughout Brazil, grew up on small farms in the Southern regions
of Brazil. There they learned the culinary Art of Churrasco that
has been passed down for generations. Today, the Company operates
42 company-owned locations across the U.S. and Brazil, as well as
one Joint Venture location in Mexico City. Fogo de Chão opened its
first U.S. restaurant in Dallas, TX in 1997.
About Fogo de Chão
Fogo de Chão (fogo-dee-shown) is a leading
Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, which has specialized for
more than 36 years in fire-roasting high-quality meats utilizing
the centuries-old Southern Brazilian cooking technique of
churrasco. Fogo delivers a distinctive and authentic Brazilian
dining experience through the combination of high-quality Brazilian
cuisine and a differentiated service model known as espeto corrido
(Portuguese for "continuous service") delivered by gaucho chefs.
Fogo offers its guests a tasting menu of a variety of meats
including beef, lamb, pork and chicken, simply seasoned and
carefully fire-roasted to expose their natural flavors, a gourmet
Market Table with seasonal salads, soup and fresh vegetables,
seafood, desserts, signature cocktails and an award-winning wine
list. The first Fogo de Chão opened in Brazil in 1979. The Company
currently operates 32 restaurants in the United States, 10 in
Brazil and one joint venture restaurant in Mexico. Visit FOGO.com
for more information.
Media Contact:
Joy Murphy, ICR
Joy.Murphy@icrinc.com
646.277.1242
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