Earlier this year, Shake Shack announced ambitious plans to open 85 restaurants across the U.S. in 2025 — and records now show three of those locations are coming to Central Florida.
Most notably, building permits reveal plans for the New York City-based restaurant chain (NYSE: SHAK) to bring its first location to Seminole County.
The permit shows Shake Shack will replace the closed sports bar Irish 31 at 65 W. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. The permit reflects the value of the work to renovate and buildout the roughly 3,500-square-foot space as being around $1 million.
The location is nearby other restaurants which have recently opened, such as Mister 01 Extraordinary Pizza and Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks.
“I love the traffic on Mitchell Hammock. I love the neighborhoods out there. I love the demographics out there,” Derek Lewis, who opened Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks, previously said of the area. “There’s a lot of business to be had on that street. It’s a great trade area for a restaurant.”
Meanwhile, Shake Shack’s other two restaurants planned for Central Florida are both in Orlando, according to permits filed with the city and Orange County:
Executives with the chain were not immediately available for comment on the brand’s growth in Central Florida.
Shake Shack, known for its burgers, shakes and crinkle-cut fries, already has 21 restaurants in Florida, with seven in the Orlando market.
According to Alex Bisbee, a commercial brokerage advisor for Insite Real Estate, the chain is full steam ahead on expanding its footprint across the Sunshine State.
“Fast-forward 24 months, Shake Shack’s stronghold in Florida will be that much more solidified,” he said.
Bisbee did not comment on the three local restaurants in the permitting process, but told OBJ his team is representing Shake Shack in numerous lease negotiations in central and west Florida.
“Shake Shack views Florida as a ‘core’ market for growth. Our same-store sales continue to rise, which is only adding fuel to that new-store growth,” Bisbee said.
The chain’s second-quarter 2025 total revenue grew 12.6% year-over-year to $356.5 million, according to its most recent earnings report. In the U.S., Shake Shack opened 13 company-owned locations during the quarter, including two with drive-thrus.
It also opened nine licensed locations, which the brand characterizes as a key component for its expansion strategy. It is not known whether the three new restaurants in Central Florida will be company-owned or licensed.
“We are committed to continuing to differentiate ourselves through a mix of operational, culinary and marketing strategies to reinforce the significant value we offer,” CEO Rob Lynch said in a prepared statement.
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