- Shake Shack started as a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in Manhattan in 2001.
- The hot dog cart was part of an art installation that aimed to support the Madison Square Park Conservancy’s first art installation.
- The cart was quite popular, and lines often snaked out of the park for its offerings.
- In 2004, Shake Shack officially became a stand, still located in Madison Square Park.
- Shake Shack is known for its all-natural Angus beef burgers, flat-top Vienna beef dogs, spun-fresh frozen custard, and crinkle cut fries.
- The company is committed to sourcing premium, sustainable ingredients. They use non-GMO potato buns and 100% antibiotic-free Angus beef.
- The brand’s name comes from its shakes, which were one of its original standout items.
- The first Shake Shack international location opened in 2011 in Kuwait City.
- The company’s first public stock offering was in 2015. Its share price more than doubled on the first day of trading.
- Shake Shack’s “Shack-cago Dog” is a tribute to the classic Chicago-style hot dog.
- The secret menu of Shake Shack includes items such as the Peanut Butter & Bacon ShackBurger, Quad Burger, and Grilled Cheese.
- Every Shake Shack location has a unique menu item that’s specific to that location. These items often reflect the local culinary scene.
- The interior of each Shake Shack is built with environmentally friendly materials. For instance, tabletops are made from reclaimed bowling alley lanes.
- Shake Shack often collaborates with local food purveyors for its special menu items.
- Shake Shack’s “Shack Cam” is a live camera feed from its original location in Madison Square Park.
- The fastest-growing item on Shake Shack’s menu is their chicken sandwich, the Chick’n Shack.
- Danny Meyer, the founder of Shake Shack, is a renowned restaurateur who also operates a number of high-end restaurants in New York City.
- As of September 2021, there are more than 275 Shake Shacks around the world.
- Shake Shack has a mobile app for placing orders, which was launched in 2017.
- Shake Shack’s mascot is named Shack, who is a sunglasses-wearing, burger-loving, shake-drinking, hot dog-eating, fun-loving musical genius.
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