Shake Shack
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $75,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $2,000,000 – $5,000,000 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 6% of gross sales |
| Brand website | https://www.shakeshack.com |
About Shake Shack
Shake Shack is a premium fast-casual burger stand offering all-natural Angus beef burgers, flat-top dogs, crinkle-cut fries, and hand-spun frozen custard shakes. Born in NYC, Shake Shack now operates globally with 500+ locations. Founded by Danny Meyer, Shake Shack began as a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in 2001 before opening its first permanent kiosk in 2004.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
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Next steps with Shake Shack
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