Recap Livestream: Fogo de Chão – From Brazilian Roots to Global Premium Dining

Fogo de Chão is not your typical steakhouse. Founded in Porto Alegre in 1979 and now with about 80 restaurants worldwide, it has turned the Brazilian churrascaria into a global phenomenon. Guests don’t just eat — they watch gaucho chefs carve prime cuts tableside, blending food with theater.

But during the livestream, the real intrigue came from the questions beneath the spectacle:

How does a chain with fewer than 100 restaurants manage to command nearly $600 million in revenue and prepare for a billion-dollar IPO?