# Shake Shack - QSR Chain Profile

> Source: https://qsr.pro/chains/shake-shack
> Publisher: QSR Pro
> Last content update: 2026-07-03T16:41:58.665264+00:00


Fast-casual burger chain with premium ingredients and modern brand

Fast-casual burger chain with premium ingredients and modern brand

## Chain facts

- Founded: 2004
- Headquarters: New York, New York
- Segment: burger

## Recorded metrics

- 2019 us unit count: 397 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2020 us unit count: 401 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2021 us unit count: 415 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2022 us unit count: 414 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2023 us unit count: 418 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 initial investment max: 5000000 — FDD
- 2024 royalty rate: 5 — FDD
- 2024 us unit count: 428 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 unit count: 500 — SEC filings
- 2024 system sales: 1100000000 — Company reports
- 2024 auv: 4100000 — SEC filings
- 2024 franchise fee: 50000 — FDD
- 2024 initial investment min: 2000000 — FDD
- 2025 us unit count: 423 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 global unit count: 500 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 franchised pct: 45 — QSR Pro estimates