Shake Shack will soon bring its popular fast-casual burger concept to Calgary, marking the brand’s first location in the city and its debut in Western Canada. The new restaurant will open this spring at CF Chinook Centre, representing the first Canadian Shack outside Ontario as the company continues its national expansion strategy.
The Calgary opening reflects the next phase of the brand’s Canadian growth, which began in 2024 and initially focused on establishing a presence in the Greater Toronto Area. With multiple restaurants already operating in Ontario, the upcoming Shake Shack Calgary location signals the brand’s move into additional Canadian markets.
The Calgary restaurant represents a milestone for Shake Shack, which entered Canada less than two years ago and has been expanding steadily since its market debut.
“Since launching in Canada in 2024, Alberta has always been our radar and we are excited for our launch,” said Billy Richmond, Business Director at Shake Shack Canada. “Shake Shack is more than a burger spot, it’s a neighbourhood hub to celebrate delicious food and community. We can’t wait to serve up our signature menu items along with some Calgary exclusives.”
The new Shack will be located on the upper level of CF Chinook Centre across from the mall’s Dining Hall. The restaurant is being designed around the brand’s emphasis on hospitality and community gathering, combining intentional design with a social atmosphere intended to encourage guests to linger.
Premium Menu Built Around Alberta and Canadian Ingredients
At the centre of the menu for the Shake Shack Calgary restaurant will be the brand’s signature ShackBurger®, made with 100 per cent Alberta Angus beef raised without antibiotics and served fresh, never frozen.
The burger will be joined by the Chicken Shack™, featuring whole white-meat Canadian chicken raised cage-free and without antibiotics. Guests will also find crinkle-cut fries, hand-spun milkshakes made with Canadian dairy, and Applewood smoked bacon sourced from local farms.
Shake Shack’s Canadian menu reflects a broader effort to localize the brand’s supply chain, incorporating Canadian ingredients and regional partnerships rather than relying on imported products.
Local Artwork Brings Calgary Identity to the Restaurant
The Calgary location will feature a mural created by Calgary-based artist Irene Neyman, marking Shake Shack’s first creative collaboration in Alberta.
Known for bright colour palettes combined with simple shapes and textured detail, Neyman’s artwork will celebrate some of Calgary’s most recognizable landmarks, helping anchor the restaurant in the local community.
“Shake Shack has such a strong sense of personality, so it was exciting to translate that through a local lens,” said Irene. “The mural is meant to feel playful, welcoming, and connected to Calgary, a space people want to spend time in.”
The collaboration is part of the brand’s broader approach of working with local artists and partners in each market where it operates.
A Brand Built on Community and Responsible Sourcing
The global Shake Shack concept traces its origins to a hot dog cart launched in Madison Square Park in 2001. The concept evolved into a permanent restaurant and eventually into a fast-growing international chain known for its elevated take on American comfort food.
Guided by its mission to Stand For Something Good®, the company emphasizes responsible sourcing, employee development, and community engagement in the markets it enters.
“As we arrive in Calgary, Shake Shack looks forward to introducing its Alberta partners, reinforcing our commitment to building meaningful, long-term local relationships in every community it joins across the country,” added Richmond. “That commitment extends to how we invest in people, creating meaningful jobs with a strong focus on training, development and clear pathways for team members to grow into leadership roles.”
The Calgary restaurant will also highlight partnerships with Alberta suppliers and businesses as part of the brand’s effort to integrate into local communities.
National Expansion Strategy Continues
Shake Shack’s Canadian operations are structured as a joint venture between Toronto-based private investment firms Osmington Inc. and Harlo Entertainment Inc., which together operate the Shake Shack Canada entity.
The partnership combines hospitality expertise with real estate access to secure prominent urban and shopping centre locations across the country.
The company has stated plans to open at least 35 locations nationwide over time. Its current footprint includes restaurants in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, including locations at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, Union Station, and Square One Shopping Centre, among others.
Future openings are expected to continue expanding the brand’s Canadian presence, with additional locations planned in Toronto including sites on King Street West and near Yonge and Bloor.
The opening of Shake Shack Calgary at CF Chinook Centre represents the brand’s first step beyond Ontario and signals the beginning of a broader national rollout.
More details about the Calgary restaurant, including the official opening date, are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
