Giraffas Brazilian Grill Announces New Round Of Licensee Agreements As Part Of Restaurant Expansion Initiative Throughout U.S.

Giraffas is expanding its U.S. presence signing licensees in South Florida, and group licensees outside of the area.

Miami, FL (PRWEB) - Giraffas has announced a slate of new licensees following their first-ever Giraffas Discovery Day in the U.S. Giraffas has targeted the U.S. for expansion of its highly successful brand. Giraffas currently has signed four U.S. licensees, a non-traditional food court concept and group expansion in Miami and the west coast of Florida. The fast casual restaurant company was founded in Brazil more than thirty years ago. Giraffas currently operates nearly 425 restaurants in Brazil, and 10 in the U.S.

Giraffas is currently signing licensees in South Florida, and group licensees outside of the area. Their immediate goal is to open five new locations in 2016 and to have 150 locations by 2020. Giraffas plans to expand throughout Florida and eventually establish locations on the East and West coasts. Potential licensees participate in a formal interview and are vetted.

“From the second I learned about Giraffas, it was a no brainer,” said Kirk Taboada, a new licensee. “Their core model is something I believe heavily in and knew it would be a good fit for me and my family. The chance to give the community a fresh product at a low cost is something that I think every restaurant should strive for.”

Giraffas made the decision to enter the U.S. market and launched operations in Florida in 2011 as part of the burgeoning fast casual restaurant concept. Third party research also confirmed a keen interest in the Brazilian food and dining experience by U.S. consumers.

“Customers in the U.S. are eager for food that is delicious, balanced, convenient, grilled-to-order and extremely fresh,” João Barbosa, CFO, said. "And Giraffas is proud to serve them food they love with a Brazilian twist."

For more information about Giraffas and licensing opportunities, please email: social(at)giraffas.com.

About Giraffas
With close to 400 locations in the South American country of Brazil and more than 30 years in action, Giraffas® Brazilian Grill brings together Brazilian cuisine that combines a touch of American favorites with a dash of Brazilian tastiness. The first U.S. Giraffas opened in North Miami in 2011. Today, there are already 10 units throughout South and Central Florida with plans to open more in the near future. Giraffas offers Brazilian comfort food in a fast-casual setting. Open for lunch and dinner, their menu highlights include steaks, burgers, chicken, salads, and seafood. Giraffas offers hormone-free all natural chicken; organic quinoa; and all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free USDA Angus beef, perfectly aged for 21 days; burgers featuring a unique blend of certified Angus beef with brisket, chuck and picanha; and grilled-to-order burgers, steaks, ocean-raised salmon and shrimp.