Fogo de Chão Announces New Jersey Restaurant at Freehold Raceway Mall

Internationally renowned Brazilian steakhouse expands New Jersey footprint with new Freehold restaurant

DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fogo de Chão, the internationally renowned restaurant founded in Brazil over 46 years ago and known for its elevated churrasco dining experience, today announced the signing of a lease agreement at Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold, New Jersey. Located at 3710 Route 9, within the Outdoor Village by the Center Court Entrance, the approximately 8,000-square-foot restaurant will mark Fogo’s continued expansion in New Jersey and advance the brand’s strategic U.S. expansion.

“We’re thrilled to continue our growth in New Jersey with the opening of our newest restaurant at Freehold Raceway Mall,” said Barry McGowan, Chief Executive Officer of Fogo de Chão. “As one of the region’s premier shopping and lifestyle destinations, the center aligns perfectly with our upscale dining experience and commitment to delivering exceptional hospitality. We look forward to introducing guests to the warmth, tradition, and refined culinary excellence of Southern Brazil that have defined our brand for more than 46 years.”

Owned and operated by Macerich, Freehold Raceway Mall is home to more than 190 retailers, restaurants and entertainment destinations and is one of New Jersey’s most visited shopping centers. Located within driving distance of both the Jersey Shore and New York City, the center continues to evolve and attract leading retail, dining and entertainment brands, further strengthening its position as the premier shopping destination in Central New Jersey.

“We’re thrilled to have Fogo de Chão joining Freehold Raceway Mall,” said Eric Bunyan, Senior Vice President, Leasing, Macerich. “Fogo is a well-respected brand with a loyal following, and we’re confident it will resonate with both our local community and visitors. We’re looking forward to seeing the restaurant become part of the mall’s continued growth."

The new Freehold location is part of Fogo’s accelerated growth strategy in 2026, and follows the recent announcement of a new restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina, as well as the upcoming opening of the brand’s first North Carolina restaurant in Charlotte this August. Fogo’s development pipeline also includes strategic domestic and international openings in markets such as Las Vegas, Nevada; Peabody, Massachusetts; Tegucigalpa, Honduras; and more.

The new restaurant will showcase Fogo’s enhanced design and innovation platforms, offering a warm, timeless and approachable setting where guests enjoy a 360-degree view of an open churrasco grill and can watch Gaucho Chefs butcher, hand carve and grill high-quality cuts of protein over an open flame.

The Freehold Raceway Mall location marks Fogo de Chão’s latest collaboration with Macerich, following recent announcements including new restaurants at Crabtree in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, New York.

For more information about Fogo de Chão, visit fogo.com.

About Fogo de Chão

Fogo de Chão (fogo-dee-shown) is a 46-year-old internationally renowned restaurant from Brazil that elevates the culinary art of churrasco – the art of roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame – into a cultural dining experience. Fogo is famed for its prix fixe Full Churrasco Experience that offers a continuous selection of high-quality proteins butchered daily by gaucho chefs, simply seasoned and grilled to create a craveable salty bark, then carved tableside. The nutrient-dense Market Table offers a selection of wholesome seasonal salads, charcuterie, exotic fruit, superfoods and more. From celebratory to everyday occasions, Fogo provides selections for every daypart, including All-Day Happy Hour at Bar Fogo, Weekday Lunch, Dinner, and Weekend Brazilian Brunch. Guests can enhance their experience with offerings ranging from a shareable Wagyu New York Strip, South American wines, and more. For locations and to book a reservation to experience the fire of Fogo, visit fogo.com.

About Freehold Raceway Mall

Located within driving distance of the Jersey Shore and New York City, Freehold Raceway Mall is the premier shopping destination of Central New Jersey. With a wide variety of popular stores including Apple, Macy's, DICK's House of Sport, Primark, Zara, lululemon, JCPenney, L.L. Bean, Lush, Sephora, and Ulta Beauty. Plus, delicious dining and entertainment options including The Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang's, Dave & Buster's, Kura Revolving Sushi Bar, Marmara Mediterranean Cuisine, Chick-fil-A and Starbucks, you're bound to find your favorite brands and restaurants that make it worth the trip. Freehold Raceway Mall is also home to AMC Theatres, Freehold Athletic Club, and a two-level Carousel. To learn more, visit www.freeholdracewaymall.com.

About Macerich

Macerich is a fully integrated, self-managed, self-administered real estate investment trust (REIT). As a leading owner, operator, and developer of high-quality retail real estate in densely populated and attractive U.S. markets, Macerich's portfolio is concentrated in California, the Pacific Northwest, Phoenix/Scottsdale, and the Metro New York to Washington, D.C. corridor. Developing and managing properties that serve as community cornerstones, Macerich currently owns 40 million square feet of real estate, consisting primarily of interests in 38 retail centers. Macerich is firmly dedicated to advancing environmental goals, social good, and sound corporate governance. For more information, please visit www.Macerich.com.

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