Two new Shake Shack locations have opened in New York this year and another location is planned for 2026, USA TODAY reported.
Both Amherst’s The Boulevard location and Yonkers’ Ridge Hill location opened last month and Shake Shack Chief Development Officer Andrew McCaughan told USA TODAY a location is planned for the Albany area next year.
“This year, we’re excited to bring Shake Shack to new cities like Buffalo, Naples and Oklahoma City, expand our footprint across many of our key growth markets, open more drive-thrus, and launch our very first company-operated Shack with a cocktail bar at the Battery in Atlanta,” McCaughan said.
Here’s what to know.
Why is Shake Shack opening new locations?
Shake Shack’s goal is to have 1,500 company-operated locations across the U.S., McCaughan told USA TODAY.
“Much of our expansion this year is focused on underpenetrated suburban markets, places where we see real opportunity to build community and meet guests in the rhythms of their everyday lives,” he said. “Folks in these communities deserve delicious, flavorful, and fun food options.”
The openings are part of the company’s plan to open between 80 and 85 new restaurants globally this year, he said.
Shake Shack also has a new licensing partnership with PENN Entertainment, which runs casinos, racetracks, hotels and resorts throughout North America. Through the partnership, the company plans to open 10 locations inside their casino properties with the first slated to open in 2026.
How many Shake Shack locations are there in New York?
According to Shake Shack’s website, there are over 40 locations in New York.
Several new Shake Shack locations have also opened along the New York State Thruway in recent years as part of the state’s $450 million project to upgrade all 27 rest areas.
Contributing: USA Today Network
Emily Barnes reports on consumer-related issues for the USA TODAY Network’s New York Connect Team, focusing on scam and recall-related topics. Follow her on X and Instagram @byemilybarnes. Get in touch at ebarnes@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Shake Shack adds more NY locations as part of nationwide expansion: See where
Reporting by Emily Barnes, New York Connect Team / Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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