
Shake Shack
๐ชRegional ยท 20 states
Shake Shack began in 2004 as a permanent kiosk in New York City's Madison Square Park, founded by restaurateur Danny Meyer of Union Square Hospitality Group, who has collectively won 28 James Beard Awards. What started as a single hot dog cart in 2001 grew into a publicly traded company by 2015 and now operates over 400 locations worldwide, known for its Angus beef burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and hand-spun milkshakes.