Shake Shack Expands in Israel With New Branch Opening in Kfar Saba
Shake Shack is expanding its Israeli footprint with a new branch in Kfar Saba opening on November 12. Spanning 127 square meters, it is the brand's seventh location in the country and its first in the Sharon region.
American fast-casual chain Shake Shack, brought to Israel by businessman Harel Wiesel, is expanding its local footprint with the opening of its seventh branch. The new location will open on Wednesday, November 12, at 12:00 PM at the G complex in Kfar Saba, marking the brand's first foray into the Sharon region as part of an accelerated expansion strategy beyond the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.
Spanning 127 square meters, the Kfar Saba branch will feature approximately 50 seats for diners. Continuing the brand's launch tradition, the first 100 customers in line will receive a complimentary burger, with a choice between flagship items including the Single ShackBurger, Single Cheeseburger, or Single Burger.
The interior design incorporates an original mural created by Israeli artist duo Lily and Pluge, who previously collaborated with the chain on its Tel Aviv Port branch and are known for their installation at the recent Midburn festival. Shake Shack's operations in Israel are managed through a joint venture between Fox Group, led by Harel Wiesel, and the Yarzin-Sela restaurant group. In April 2023, the partners signed an exclusive franchise agreement with the global American brand to establish and operate its branches across the country.
Since launching its first branch on Dizengoff Street in Tel Aviv, the chain has opened locations at the Tel Aviv Port, G City complex in Rishon LeZion, BIG FASHION Glilot, Kiryat Ono Mall, and most recently at BIG FASHION Ashdod. Under the franchisees' business development plan, the target is to operate 15 restaurants across Israel by the end of 2033.
Originating in 2004 as a modest hot dog cart in New York City's Madison Square Park as part of a park revitalization project, Shake Shack evolved into a permanent establishment before growing into a prominent global fast-food corporation. Today, the chain operates over 740 global locations, including approximately 475 sites across 36 US states and the District of Columbia, and over 265 international spots in major commercial hubs such as London, Tokyo, Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Mexico City, and Dubai. The menu focuses on made-to-order Angus beef burgers, alongside chicken options, crinkle-cut fries, milkshakes, and house-made lemonades.
