Fogo de Chão, a restaurant chain specialising in Brazilian cuisine, has signed a lease agreement to open a new restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga in the US state of California.

To open in the second half of 2025, the new 8,257ft² venue is located at 12240 Foothill Boulevard and will be Fogo de Chão’s 16the outlet in the state.

The restaurant design includes a dining area with the open churrasco grill central to the restaurant's concept.

The venue will also include a Market Table, offering a range of seasonal salads, superfoods, cured meats and antipasti.

Social spaces will be incorporated throughout Bar Fogo and the dining area.

Fogo de Chão CEO Barry McGowan stated: “We have seen great demand for our one-of-a-kind dining experience in the Golden State and are honoured to be further expanding our presence there with a new location in Rancho Cucamonga.

“This exciting milestone showcases our continued growth across the West Coast and we look forward to bringing Fogo de Chão’s exceptional hospitality and intriguing churrasco experience to the Rancho Cucamonga community soon.”

In January 2025, Fogo de Chão unveiled a growth strategy focused on planned openings across major US destinations, with a development schedule extending into 2026.

The brand will open 15 new locations both domestically and overseas markets in 2025, with construction already underway on nine of these.