US firm Shake Shack turns 18 in the UK as it opens the doors to store at London King’s Cross Station
Shake Shack, an American fast casual restaurant chain based in New York City, has opened the doors to its latest UK store, located at London King’s Cross Station.
“This is our 18th Shack in the UK and a fantastic milestone for the team,” says Richard Franks, UK Business Director at Shake Shack.
“Opening just in time for the festive season, this Shack represents months of hard work, collaboration, and dedication. I couldn’t be prouder of everyone involved in bringing this to life. From planning to construction to launch, the team has gone above and beyond to deliver something truly special.”
He adds: “A huge thank you to everyone who played a part in making this happen. Here’s to welcoming guests, serving the best food, and spreading a little Shack joy alongside “Standing for something good” in one of London’s most vibrant transport hubs.”
2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS
Physical stores were a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.
We received a record number of entries and many fantastic examples of the continued resilience and dynamism of the retail space during hugely challenging times.
For a full rundown of all of the shortlisted entries, click here.
Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC in Central London on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.
In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”
“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”
He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”
Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.
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