27-05-2025
Retail Roundup: Shake Shack among new stores coming to Broward shopping village
The burger wars keep raging in South Florida.
Squeezing into space crowded by Five Guys, BRGR Stop, BurgerFi, Culver's, Char-Hut, Jack's Old Fashion, Sonic, mainstays McDonald's, Checkers, Wendy's, Burger King, and others, up-and-comer Shake Shack plans to bring its nostalgic take on burgers, fries and milkshakes to its 13th South Florida location during the second quarter of 2026.
Kimco Realty, owners of Dania Pointe, announced that the rapidly growing burger chain would be among four new retailers scheduled to open in the 102-acre shopping village west of Interstate 95 and just south of Stirling Road.
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Of the 12 Shake Shack locations that have opened in the tricounty region since 2010, six are in Miami-Dade County while Broward and Palm Beach counties are home to three each.
The chain, on a march to quadruple its unit count, ended the first quarter of 2025 with 589 restaurants, according to the industry website Aiming to reach 1,500 locations, the company recently announced deals to open 10 restaurants across the United States and Canada and 12 units in Panama.
Founded by restaurateur Danny Meyer and his Union Square Hospitality Group, the first Shake Shack outside of New York City opened on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach back in 2010.
Food writers were excited about its debut. The Miami Herald proclaimed that 'NYC's famed hot spot' was 'ready to rock our worlds.' It warned patrons to bring a magazine to pass time waiting in long lines to get in. 'That is if you can concentrate on reading with all those overwhelming aromas,' the paper said.
The new arrival was mentioned in more than a dozen Herald stories that summer along with a three-and-a-half star review that ran weekly in its Dining section.
Miami-Dade's second Shake Shack opened in Coral Gables in 2012. By then, the company had expanded to 16 locations.
The following year, a third South Florida Shake Shack opened across from Florida Atlantic University on Glades Road in Boca Raton.
Reviewing the restaurant for the South Florida Sun Sentinel, the late John Tanasychuk compared the 'flawless restaurant experience' to visiting drive-in restaurants with his grandmother and siblings during his youth.
Tanasychuk praised the efficiency of the workers, the ratio of bun to burger, and even the toppings that 'compliment instead of overwhelm each bite.'
When Broward County's first Shake Shack arrived in December 2019 on Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, the chain boasted 140 restaurants in the United States, as well as in numerous other countries.
Today, the chain offers all-natural Angus beef burgers prepared in a variety of ways, including an Avocado Bacon Burger, a Carolina BBQ Burger, and burgers that include a fried portobello mushroom. Patrons can choose fried chicken sandwiches, white-meat chicken 'bites,' Vienna beef hot dogs, and crinkle-cut fries topped with ranch dressing, cheddar and American cheese, and bacon.
New on Shake Shack menus this year are side orders of crispy fried dill pickles — touted as the first new side order offered by the company.
To top off your meal, there are plenty of choices of shakes, floats, and freshly made frozen custards.
For more information and to see a list of area Shake Shacks, you can visit while waiting for the Dania Pointe location to open, go to
Three other retailers are scheduled to open later this year at Dania Pointe:
— Face Foundrie, an 'all-inclusive' facial bar, plans to open a 1,510-square-foot shop in June. Learn about the chain at
— Rowan, an ear piercing and hypoallergenic jewelry studio backed by a medical advisory board, is set for a July opening in a 939-square-foot store. Check out available styles at
— lulemon, a performance apparel retailer, slated to open a 'pop-up' this summer, according to a news release. Examples can be viewed at
Located in the southwest corner of the intersection of Lyons and Wiles roads, Promenade at Coconut Creek announced upcoming openings of four new retailers, and one that has already opened. They are:
— Bronx Luggage, offering a variety of high-end luggage that a news release says can be handed down to new generations. Brands that will be offered when the store opens this summer include Briggs & Riley, Travelpro, Bric's, Samsonite, Delsey/Ricardo, IT, Gabbiano, and Wisdom. Check them out at
— Lélior, maker of luxury home fragrances. This fall, they will be available as oils, candles, reed diffusers, diffusers, aromatherapy, linen sprays and room sprays. Lélior says that all products are made in the United States with natural ingredients, making them safe to use around children and pets. Find exclusive deals at
— Crema Gourmet, billed as a hipster-friendly culinary treat with an all-day breakfast menu featuring fresh juices, pasta dishes, sandwiches, salads and more, will open in the summer. 'Every cup of coffee is a journey in itself,' says a news release. See the creations at
— Dripz Bar Creations, a combination 'pour-and-paint' studio and party setting, opened on May 23. The unique venue 'offers DIY sculptures and fun 'masterpiece' painting opportunities that allow guests to craft fantastic gifts, hold unforgettable date nights, and host perfect party activities for any age,' according to the business. Learn more at
— Rise Modern Wellness will stack a pile of wellness services into its 2,913-square-foot store, including weight loss, immunity and detox, beauty and anti-aging, deep relaxation, athletic performance, and pain management. The salon is expected to open in fall or winter. Go to for more details.
JMC Hairwear, a tenant in the Festival Flea Market in Pompano Beach for 33 years, has relocated to a new store at 4628 N. Federal Highway in Lighthouse Point.
The full-service wig salon sells toppers and all other hair accessories, says owner Caryn Deri. It offers expert hair styling, color services, and hair highlights, along with a selection of hair extensions that can add length, volume, or create a new look.
'We specialize in fittings for people undergoing chemotherapy,' Deri adds. 'We are licensed hairdressers who specialize in cutting and fitting of every wig for each client, all done while you wait.'
To book an appointment, visit
Ron Hurtibise covers business and consumer issues for the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Send him your retail news at rhurtibise@ Make sure to type Retail Roundup in the subject line of your email.
