Shake Shack—the Anti-Fast Food Chain—Turns to Drive-Thru as It Expands
Shake Shack—the Anti-Fast Food Chain—Turns to Drive-Thru as It Expands
Shake Shack built a $4 billion business as an alternative to fast food, with gourmet cachet and lofty prices. But as it expands, it’s embracing a proven fast-food strategy—drive thru—while trying to preserve its premium branding. Photo: Shake Shack
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