Burger chain Shake Shack is set to launch its first restaurant in the north of England, opening in March 2026 at the Trafford Centre in Manchester.
The site will offer the New York-born brand’s full menu, including the ShackBurger, Crinkle Cut Fries, Flat-Top Dogs and shakes.
“Manchester’s a city that does things proper; it’s full of heart, graft and great taste,” said Shake Shack UK business director Richard Franks.
“We’re so pumped to be growing Shake Shack across the UK, and to be opening our first northern Shack at the Trafford Centre. We can’t wait to be a part of this city.”
The expansion to the north of England comes as Shake Shack bounced back to profit in 2024.
The UK operator of the ‘fine-casual’ restaurant chain, Diverse Dining, posted a pre-tax profit of £1.1m for the year to 31 December 2024, up from a loss of £764,000 the previous year.
Shake Shack attributed some of the growth to the implementation of a stronger digital presence, as well as the rollout of its partnerships with Uber Eats and Just Eat, adding to its collaboration with Deliveroo.
The brand, which was founded in 2001, is now present in 18 countries. Its UK arm currently operates 17 restaurants, with 11 in London and others in Cambridge, Oxford, Cardiff and Birmingham.
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