Fogo de Chao
Joe Abbruzese has a vast experience in the construction and restaurant industry. Joe has held various leadership positions in companies such as Fogo de Chão, iPic Entertainment, Benihana, and McDonald's Corporation. With a degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Hartford, Joe has extensive experience in new restaurant development, facilities maintenance, and business planning. Their expertise includes project management, strategic planning, and ensuring brand standards are met.
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.