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Shake Shack Sets Sights on Central America as Global Expansion Heats Up
NEW YORK, May 13, 2025--It’s full steam ahead through Panama for Shake Shack! Shake Shack Inc. ("Shake Shack" or the "Company") (NYSE: SHAK) has partnered with Grupo Attie-Multifood Enterprises to bring the iconic brand to Panama. As part of the deal, the partnership plans to open 12 Shacks across the Panamanian market by 2035, with its first Shack scheduled to open in 2026 - marking an exciting new chapter in the Company’s international journey.
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