New York burger chain Shake Shack is set to make its Korean debut as early as July.
The Shake Shack Korea licence was secured by Korean food and confectionary giant SPC Group last year and the first outlet is currently under construction in the Gangnam district of Seoul.
The company says the grand opening of the debut store is planned for some time in July or August.
Shake Shack, an American fast casual restaurant. is best known for its burger and milkshake combo.
SPC says construction of the first store is well under way. “Gangnam is one of the most vibrant and energetic areas of Seoul,” said a spokesman. “It’s the perfect place to reenact the dynamic atmosphere of Shake Shack’s flagship restaurant in Madison Square Park.”
Last year Shake Shack signed a licensing agreement with Japanese company Sazaby League, local operator of Starbucks. The two companies plan to open 10 Shake Shacks in Japan by 2020, with the first, in Tokyo, scheduled to open in 2016.
- Original reporting and images from Korea Bizwire.
