WICHITA — An international company with ties to a Brazilian restaurant group is bringing a new franchise concept to the United States and opening its first restaurant in Wichita this spring.
“Wichita is a good lab,” says Alberto Moreira, who is bringing Bossa Grill to Northrock Retail Center at 3242 N. Rock Road.
Moreira points to Wichita as the successful home to franchises like Pizza Hut and White Castle.
“It’s a good test market for a restaurant.”
Moreira and Wichita business attorney Michael Biggs are partners in Bossa Group International with several Brazilians who are owners of TAC Comercio Alimenticio.
That company has 80 restaurants in Brazil, including the Bonaparte and Donatario concepts that are the inspiration for Bossa Grill.
“We’re taking what works in Brazil, and we’re adapting it for use . . . in American markets,” Biggs says.