Here’s where Canada’s first Shake Shack will open in downtown Toronto
Global News
When Shake Shack crosses the border into Canada later this year, it will make its debut at the northeast corner of Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto with a 5,500 square-foot space
When Shake Shack crosses the border into Canada later this year, it will make its debut at one of the country’s most prominent intersections with a menu largely borrowing from what it serves in the U.S.
The fast-food company’s first Canadian location will take over the northeast corner of Yonge-Dundas Square in Toronto with a 5,500 square-foot space once home to an Adidas.
The restaurant will offer a window into how Toronto-based private investment firms Osmington Inc. and Harlo Entertainment Inc. intend to replicate the New York-based brand across Canada, where they have said they will open 35 locations by 2035.
Billy Richmond, Shake Shack Canada’s business director, said the Toronto location will open early this summer. Most of its offerings will be recognizable to those who have tasted Shake Shack in other countries.
“You’re going to get the same experience you’ve received elsewhere in the world,” he said.
That means Canadian diners will be able to get their hands on Shake Shack’s burgers, crinkle-cut fries and handspun milkshakes. (The company said it has yet to settle on prices.)
Shake Shack’s Canadian debut comes as several other fast food chains plot expansions in the country. Inspire Brands will bring sandwich chain Jimmy John’s to Canada soon, while Redberry Restaurants is plotting to open more than 300 Jersey Mike’s locations in the country by 2034.
Plus, the country has a strong contingent of McDonald’s, Wendy’s, A&W and Harvey’s that will serve as Shake Shack rivals.