Fogo de Chao
Barry McGowan is the Chief Executive Officer and President at Fogo de Chão. McGowan was previously the Chief Operations Officer at Romano's Macaroni Grill. Barry has held various leadership roles in the restaurant industry, including serving as President and CEO at Waterloo Restaurant Ventures, Inc. and Casual Dining Limited. McGowan also has experience at Brinker International as a Franchise Operations Director, Opening Unit Director, and General Manager. McGowan holds a Graduate Certificate in Finance from SMU Cox School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management from The University of North Texas.
Fogo de Chao
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Fogo de Chao, Inc. is a United States-based holding company. The Company, through its subsidiaries, operates upscale Brazilian churrascaria steakhouses under the brand of Fogo de Chao. The Company owns 100% of Brasa (Purchaser) Inc. (Brasa Purchaser), which owns 100% of Brasa (Holdings) Inc. (Brasa Holdings). The Company operates through two segments: United States and Brazil. It specializes in fire-roasting meats utilizing the centuries-old Southern Brazilian cooking technique of churrasco. The Company offers its guests a tasting menu of meats featuring up to 20 cuts, simply seasoned and fire-roasted to expose their natural flavors. The Company operates approximately 26 restaurants in the United States, 10 in Brazil and one in Mexico. The Company operates a range of restaurant formats, including in-line and free-standing locations. Its restaurants range in size from approximately 7,000 to 16,000 square feet, with seating from 200 to 500 guests.