Giraffas In Top 20 In FastCasual.com Annual "Best Of" List

MIAMI, June 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- FastCasual.com has named Giraffas Brazilian Grill as the 13^th most popular fast casual restaurant in the United States out of a field of 900 restaurants. Giraffas moved up eleven places from 24^th in 2014. FastCasual.com hosts the annual list of the most significant brands, people and trends in the fast casual dining space.

Judging criteria included innovation, growth, social responsibility and overall contribution to the communities in which each particular restaurant exists. Fast casual is a growing concept in the restaurant industry, allowing small business owners and franchisees the opportunity to offer quality food in a casual setting.

"We are absolutely delighted to be included not only in the Top 100 fast casual restaurants, but now in the top 20 in the U.S.," Giraffas CFO Joao Barbosa said. "We are proud to be at the forefront of this exciting industry which is driven by our passionate customers. People want fresh, delicious food in a pleasing environment at affordable prices -- and that's what we do best. We will continue to make great food, be exceptional community partners and work diligently to promote an industry we love."

Other powerful brands in the top 20 included Starbucks, Chipotle and Panera Bread, among others.

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 chicken; organic quinoa; all-natural and no hormones or antibiotics; USDA Angus beef, perfectly aged for 28 days; burgers featuring a unique blend of certified Angus beef with brisket; and fire-grilled burgers, steaks, salmon and shrimp.

ABOUT FASTCASUAL.COM

FastCasual.com is the world's most-read news and information source to cover fast casual restaurants, which combine the speed of quick-service brands with an atmosphere and food quality typically associated with casual dining establishments.

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Jennifer Hill Robenalt
512-241-2240 or 512-653-9656
Juliette Phillips
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