Plano-based Fogo de Chão announced it will be acquired by Bain Capital Private Equity to accelerate its growth and expansion, the internationally renowned restaurant brand from Brazil announced.
Fogo said it will continue to operate under its current management team, led by Chief Executive Officer Barry McGowan. Funds affiliated with Rhône Capital have owned Fogo since taking the company private in 2018....






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