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Harvard Business Review
2 days ago
- Business
- Harvard Business Review
Shake Shack's Digital Playbook: More Tech, Same Hospitality?
Shake Shack started in 2001 as a hot dog cart in New York City's Madison Square Park. It's now a global fast-casual restaurant chain renowned for both quality and hospitality. In 2024, following a rapid rollout of digital tools like kiosks and mobile ordering, Chief Growth Officer Stephanie So found herself asking, had Shake Shack built a model that could truly scale, or one that still needed work? That question came during a leadership transition and amid ambitious plans for growth. Digital orders were up, and average check sizes were higher, but the shift also raised new challenges. Would automation undermine the guest experience or change what it meant to work at Shake Shack? Could personalization and operational efficiency coexist with the company's hallmark hospitality ethos? Harvard Business School professor Chris Stanton joins So and host Brian Kenny to discuss the case ' Shake Shack's Playbook for the Digital Era.' Together, they explore what it means to scale hospitality in a tech-driven industry and how Shake Shack is balancing brand values, digital adoption, and the evolving role of its frontline team.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Shake Shack Inc. (SHAK): It's Not Expensive At All, Sayd Jim Cramer
We recently published . Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) is one of the stocks Jim Cramer recently discussed. Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) is an American fast food chain. Its shares have gained a modest 1.3% year-to-date as worries about consumer spending have made investors hesitant to pile into the stock. In his previous comments about Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE:SHAK), Cramer was exasperated with the negativity surrounding the firm. This time, he praised the firm's CEO and continued to oppose the detractors: '[On whether he though SHAK's expensive]Nooo, you know that's, no one. I mean I read these things and I just say, okay look, look whoever it is don't they know that this is Rob Lynch. Now, Rob Lynch who saved PapaJohn's, has he spent any time with Rob? I mean Rob Lynch has turned this Shake Shack around. He has huge ambitions. It's only a 5.8 billion dollar company. And everyone knew it was undermanaged. I think he's crushing it. So is it overvalued? Against what? This guy's doing a remarkable job. Pay attention to the CEO. Look at the CEO. This is not some guy who just walked in and said you know what, how do I make a milkshake? You have Lynch, one of the greatest managers in restaurants.' A cook in a busy kitchen preparing a delicious cooking of burgers and fries. Previously, Cramer remarked on Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE:SHAK)'s share price performance: 'But I will say this. We have a new theme going on here. And the theme is, if we thought it was going to be bad, and it's bad, we buy. Shake-Shack, down six. Well we knew it was gonna be bad. Will you give me a break? Now it's up.' While we acknowledge the potential of SHAK as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the . READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey.
Business Insider
6 days ago
- General
- Business Insider
I tried barbecue burgers from Burger King, Shake Shack, and Smashburger. The best one tasted restaurant-quality.
For many people, barbecue sauce is a summer staple. The flavor profile is everywhere, from cookouts to the drive-thru line. But when it comes to which fast-food chain delivers the best bang for your buck with its barbecue burger, that's a little more up in the air. I tried barbecue burgers from Burger King, Shake Shack, and Smashburger to determine which chain offered the best taste and value. Here's how three fast-food barbecue burgers ranked, from worst to best. The burger came topped with pieces of crispy onions. The burger came topped with cheddar cheese, applewood smoked bacon, crispy fried onions, and barbecue a pile of crispy onion bits, I could clearly see the barbecue sauce, although overall, the burger looked and felt a little dry when I picked it up. The burger patty was also dry and well-done. I'm not a fan of any burger cooked past medium, so this well-done patty simply wasn't doing it for me, but how a burger is cooked is a matter of personal cheese on the burger I tried also wasn't melted enough to provide enough moisture to counteract the dryness of the the bacon on this burger blew me away. It was smoky and perfectly cooked. The barbecue burger from Burger King landed squarely in the middle of my ranking. I ordered the BBQ bacon Whopper Jr. and added cheese. It cost $11.09, excluding tax and fees, which I thought was a little pricey for a junior-sized burger. I would order this burger again, but it didn't blow me away. The bacon was crispy, though not as flavorful as the bacon from the other two burgers I tried. However, I thought this was a great classic cheeseburger. The onions, lettuce, and tomato were fresh, and the beef was juicy while still retaining a smoky, chargrilled it tasted similarly to a classic Whopper, and I didn't get a strong barbecue flavor from it. It was a classic cheeseburger, but I was looking for more barbecue flavor. My favorite burger came from Shake Shack. Shake Shack, which has US locations in 30 states and Washington, DC, offers two different kinds of barbecue burgers: the Smoky Classic BBQ burger and the Carolina BBQ burger with fried pickles.I ordered the classic version, which is topped with fried onions and bacon. It cost $13.29, excluding tax and fees, making it the most expensive burger of the bunch. The cheese was perfectly melted, and the onions were crispy and mouthwatering. The cheese was evenly coated on every inch of the thin, crispy patty, and the bun held everything together while still retaining its softness. This Shake Shack burger blew me away. It tasted restaurant-quality. Though thin and crispy, the burger was still perfectly cooked at a medium temperature, and the onions, though crispy, weren't hard, crunchy, and dry like the onions on the Smashburger cheeseburger I than bits of cut-up onions that didn't have much flavor, these onions were more similar to onion rings, and instantly transported me back to summer carnivals and roadside pickles added a tart, crunchy flavor, and this was the only burger where I really tasted the barbecue sauce. It was smoky yet light and had a slight vinegar taste that balanced out the richer flavors of the cheese, beef, and it was the most expensive burger, I thought it was well worth the slightly higher price.
Miami Herald
16-07-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
This popular fast-food burger chain just turned into a hot dog stand
Burgers and hot dogs may both come inside a bun, but that doesn't put them in the same sandwich category. Imagine craving a juicy burger from your favorite burger joint. But when you arrive, the menu has changed, and instead of getting your go-to order, you're handed a hot dog. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter There has long been a debate about whether burgers and hot dogs should be considered part of the sandwich family. Some restaurants have separate sections on their menus for each one, while others combine them under a general sandwich category. Related: Forget burgers, Walmart's hot dog chain partner plans huge expansion The debate has even reached governmental levels, with certain states legally classifying hot dogs as sandwiches for tax and regulatory purposes. Nonetheless, this argument remains ongoing, sparking passionate disputes and sometimes, one or two wrong orders. Image Source:If you lived or visited New York City in 2001, you may remember a small hot dog cart in Madison Square Park that sold hot dogs daily to raise money for a public art project. The cart quickly gained the hearts of New Yorkers and tourists alike. Only three years later, it got its own permanent kiosk restaurant inside the park and has continued expanding since then, becoming a brand recognized worldwide. More Food News: Burger King menu goes big with new Whopper-style double burgerChick-fil-A offers free food to game-playing fansLittle Caesar's makes move to win Domino's, Pizza Hut customers To many people's surprise, this restaurant is Shake Shack (SHAK) , a fast-food chain now known for its wide range of gourmet burgers, crinkle-cut fries, and milkshakes at an affordable price. Shake Shack currently has over 370 locations across 34 U.S. states and can be found in over 13 countries. In 2024, it reached a yearly revenue of $1,252.6 million, up 15.2% compared to last year. Although the chain has long moved away from its original hot dog roots, it has decided to make a shocking return with a launch no one saw coming. Shake Shack announced it is launching the first-ever hot dog menu at participating locations nationwide in honor of National Hot Dog Day on July 16. Here's the new Flat-Top Dogs lineup: Angus Beef Chili - A beef hot dog topped with Angus beef chili and crispy onions, on a toasted potato Heat Dog - A beef hot dog topped with melted cheddar and American cheese, a hot pepper blend of cayenne, garlic, and paprika, and chopped cherry peppers, on a toasted potato Pickle Dog - A beef hot dog topped with fried pickles, chopped applewood-smoked bacon, and melted cheddar and American cheese, on a toasted potato Onion Cheese Dog - A beef hot dog topped with melted cheddar and American cheese, and crispy onions, on a toasted potato Hot Dog - A beef hot dog on a toasted potato Beef Chili Cheese Dog - A beef hot dog topped with Angus beef chili, melted cheddar and American cheese, and crispy onions, on a toasted potato bun. Related: Popular chicken chain is begging customers to give it another chance This bold new addition is a significant switch from its usual burger-focused menu, yet marks the revival of what made it the brand it is today. In case fans are skeptical about the new hot dogs, Shake Shake is offering an exclusive deal to encourage everyone to try them. Until August 11, customers can order any two hot dogs for only $8 using the code DOGDAYS. This offer can only be redeemed by ordering in-store or via the Shake Shack Mobile App and website for delivery and pick-up. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Daily Mail
16-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Customers review Shake Shack's newest menu items
By Published: Updated: Shake Shack is celebrating National Hot Dog Day early with its first-ever Dog Days hot dog menu. The restaurant chain's lineup of limited-time $4.99 to $7.99 Flat Top Dogs has left fans and experts impressed. Described as this year's 'best fast food,' Shake Shack's latest offerings are the Angus Beef Chili, Angus Beef Chili Cheese, Classic, Crispy Onion Cheese, Fried Pickle, and High Heat dogs. The menu also comes with another limited-time special, two classic or limited-time hot dogs for $8 now through August 11. Shake Shack has been coming for fast food empires all year since announcing its plans to open at least 1,500 new restaurants . Despite being dubbed the nation's most expensive fast-food chain , prices aren't stopping social media users from planning to try every hot dog on the menu. 'Oh man I am a sucker for some great hotdogs!,' food blogger Snackbetch wrote on Instagram . 'Only makes sense since shake shack started as a hot dog business,' another person responded. The Fried Pickle hot dog is a popular must-have offering social media users have been excited to try. Topped with fried pickles, bacon and cheese, food critic Bailey Fink of Allrecipes insisted the pickles are what took the offering 'up another notch.' She also enjoyed the High Heat Dog, which features cheddar and American cheese with a blend of cayenne, garlic and paprika topped with peppers. 'It's the perfect balance of heat with a good amount of cheese to cool things off — and it has a nice crunch from the actual peppers themselves,' she wrote. Instagrammers were also 'highly intrigued' with the Angus dogs, mainly because of the chili. Shake Shack is on the small side compared to its competitors with over 500 locations worldwide. It's on track to open 80 to 85 units in the US this year, and its first loyalty program got off the ground in May. When its burgers aren't in restaurants, they can be found on plates served to first-class Delta fliers.
