DALLAS, July 26, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fogo de Chão, Inc. (“Fogo” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:FOGO) today announced that it will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter 2017 financial results on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. Hosting the call will be Larry Johnson, Chief Executive Officer, Barry McGowan, President, and Tony Laday, Chief Financial Officer. A press release with second quarter 2017 financial results will be issued that same day, shortly after the market close.

The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing (877) 407-0789 or for international callers by dialing (201) 689-8562. A replay will be available two hours after the call and can be accessed by dialing (844) 512-2921 or for international callers by dialing (412) 317-6671; the passcode is 13665885. The replay will be available through Tuesday, August 15, 2017.

The conference call will also be webcast live and later archived on Fogo’s corporate website at ir.fogodechao.com under the ‘News & Events’ section.

About Fogo de Chão
Fogo de Chão (fogo-dee-shoun) is a leading Brazilian steakhouse, or churrascaria, which has specialized for more than 37 years in fire-roasting high-quality meats utilizing the centuries-old Southern Brazilian cooking technique of churrasco. Fogo delivers a distinctive and authentic Brazilian dining experience through the combination of high-quality Brazilian cuisine and a differentiated service model known as espeto corrido (Portuguese for "continuous service") delivered by gaucho chefs. Fogo offers its guests a tasting menu of a variety of meats including beef, lamb, pork and chicken, simply seasoned and carefully fire-roasted to expose their natural flavors, a gourmet Market Table with seasonal salads, soup and fresh vegetables, seafood, desserts, signature cocktails and an award-winning wine list. The first Fogo de Chão opened in Brazil in 1979. The Company currently operates 36 restaurants in the United States, ten in Brazil and two joint venture restaurants in Mexico.

Investor Contact:
IR@fogodechao.com
(972) 361-6225

Media Contact:
Joy Murphy, ICR
Joy.Murphy@icrinc.com
(646) 277‐1242