The founding brothers left the countryside of Rio Grande do Sul and traveled to Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo for formal training, while developing the Fogo concept. It is here that they learned to cook in the churrasco grilling tradition. The founders of Fogo de Chão, Arri and Jair Coser, grew up on a traditional Southern Brazilian farm in the Serra Gaúcha. Pickup, delivery, and full-service catering at customer sites are now available. In addition to on-site restaurant service, the company has started to offer takeout service of its most popular food items. The restaurant has been renovating older restaurants to match the new design aesthetic throughout the chain. The design of the locations is considered 'warm and contemporary yet timeless - meant to really enhance the guests' experience'. The midtown Manhattan location is a flagship restaurant with three levels measuring 16,000 square feet (1,500 m 2) with private and semi-private dining areas for special events.

Restaurants measure on average 10,600 square feet (980 m 2), and typically consist of restaurant seating, a buffet-style salad bar (the 'Market Table'), and a bar (referred to as 'Bar Fogo'). The restaurants are typically located in busy metropolitan areas throughout the US. They offer either a 'full churrasco experience', which includes continuous servings of fire-roasted beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and other meats, as well as a buffet or à la carte service. The name Fogo de Chão means 'ground fire', and refers to the traditional gaúcho method of roasting meats over an open fire.

Description View of 'open kitchen' broilers at Carle Place, New York location Extensive bar display at Rockville, Maryland location First established in the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre, the chain has over 70 locations throughout Brazil, the United States (including Puerto Rico), Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Mexico as of 2023. The restaurant chain specializes in Southern Brazilian cuisine, primarily serving churrasco barbecued meats and traditional side dishes. Fogo de Chão ( Brazilian Portuguese:, meaning 'ground fire') is a Brazilian chain of rodízio-style steakhouses ( churrascarias) founded in 1979 by brothers Arri and Jair Coser.

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