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FREEHOLD, NJ — Fogo de Chão, a restaurant founded in Brazil over 46 years ago, has signed a lease agreement at Freehold Raceway Mall.

Known for its elevated churrasco dining experience, the 8,000-square-foot restaurant will mark Fogo’s continued expansion in New Jersey and will be located within the mall's Outdoor Village by the Center Court Entrance.

“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.”

This 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 domestic and international openings in markets such as Las Vegas, Nevada; Peabody, Massachusetts; Tegucigalpa, Honduras; and more.

“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,” Bunyan continued. “We’re looking forward to seeing the restaurant become part of the mall’s continued growth.”

The new Freehold location will aim to showcase Fogo’s “enhanced design and innovation platforms,” offering an approachable setting where guests can 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 new restaurant at Freehold Raceway Mall marks Fogo de Chão’s latest collaboration with Macerich, following recent announcements that include new restaurants at Crabtree in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Green Acres Mall in Valley Stream, New York.

The opening will mark the fourth Fogo location in New Jersey, joining others in Bridgewater, Paramus and Wayne.

To learn more about Fogo de Chão, you can visit their website.