Strong Same-Shack Sales Growth
In the second quarter, Shake Shack achieved 1.8% same-Shack sales growth, with an improvement to 3.2% in July. This was driven by culinary innovation, targeted marketing, and operational improvements.
Expansion of Restaurant-Level Margins
Restaurant-level margins expanded by nearly 200 basis points year-over-year to approximately 24%, marking the highest margins in the last 24 quarters.
Significant Revenue Growth
Total revenue for the second quarter was $356.5 million, supported by 22 new Shack openings and positive same-Shack sales growth.
Record-High Adjusted EBITDA
Shake Shack reported a 24.8% year-over-year growth in adjusted EBITDA to $58.9 million, representing 16.5% of total revenue, the highest second quarter margin since 2018.
Expansion Plan on Track
Shake Shack opened 13 new domestic company-operated Shacks in the second quarter and remains on track to open 45 to 50 company-operated Shacks in 2025, the largest class in company history.
Introduction of Paid Media Campaigns
Shake Shack embarked on a paid media campaign for the Dubai Shake and Dollar Soda promotion, marking a new era of marketing strategy for the brand.