Following its acquisition of Fazenda Rodizio Bar & Grill in 2024, Fogo has spent the past two years planning the integration - aligning operations, culinary standards, technology and brand expression.

“This unification of Fazenda and Fogo marks an important milestone for both brands,” said Barry McGowan, CEO of Fogo de Chão. “As Fogo continues to scale globally, formally bringing Fazenda, a brand deeply aligned with our mission, vision, and values, into the Fogo family is an important step in our growth. We have long admired the Fazenda brand and look forward to continuing to share the culinary art of churrasco and our signature hospitality with guests across the United Kingdom and beyond.”

Fogo de Chão was founded in southern Brazil in 1979 and is now headquartered in the US, from where it has grown significantly. Fazenda was founded in Leeds in 2010 and now has locations in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool and Birmingham.

“We are thrilled to officially unify with Fogo, a brand that shares our people first approach to hospitality and our commitment to making every guest feel special,” said Terence Langley, Managing Director, Fogo de Chão Europe, and former leader of Fazenda. “This development to become fully part of Fogo allows us to further elevate the guest experience, bringing even more of the warmth, tradition, and hospitality that define Brazilian churrasco. We’re excited for what’s ahead as we align with the Fogo brand that shares the same values and dedication to exceptional service.”

The transition will not involve any changes to Fazenda’s existing team, he added.

The unification with Fazenda in the UK is part of Fogo’s plans to accelerate its global growth in 2026, with a development pipeline that includes strategic domestic and international openings in markets including: Las Vegas, Nevada; Charlotte, North Carolina; Tegucigalpa, Honduras; and Santiago, Chile.

For more information about Fogo de Chão, visit fogo.com or the new Fogo de Chão UK website: fogodechao.uk.