Shake Shack, Subway, Starbucks and More Introduce Holiday Offerings
The holiday season is upon us, and fast-food chains are getting into the spirit with new menu items, merchandise and deals that capture the flavors and fun of this festive time of year. Here’s a list of what’s already available:
Robots to Deliver Shake Shack Orders in Los Angeles
The next Shake Shack burger you order in Los Angeles might arrive on robotic wheels. Customers who order through the Uber Eats app may find their meal delivered by one of Serve Robotics' autonomous robots, which have been cruising the city's sidewalks since 2022. Serve's robots use advanced GPS and AI to navigate urban obstacles, ensuring orders arrive hot, cold, fresh, and on time.
Why U.S. Fast Food Chains Rush to Canada?
Canada is quickly becoming a hot spot for American fast food chains looking to expand. Shake Shack just opened shop in Toronto, with plans for 34 more spots by 2035. They're not alone in this northern adventure - sandwich shops Jimmy John's and Jersey Mike's are also eyeing the Canadian market. Other chains joining the expansion include Crumbl Cookies, Insomnia Cookies, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, and the Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão.
Shake Shack to Open Its First Location in Canada
New York's beloved burger and shake chain Shake Shack is making its long-awaited Canadian debut. After years of buzz and a popular pop-up in 2017, Shake Shack is finally crossing the border to open its first international outpost in Toronto. The flagship Canadian Shake Shack will take over a prime 5,500 square foot corner space at the iconic Yonge-Dundas Square in downtown Toronto. The high-profile intersection used to have an Adidas store, but it will soon become a place to taste New York City fast food.
Self-Service Kiosks Boosting Fast Food Sales
Major fast-food chains across America are racing to install more digital kiosk ordering stations - and they have a good reason. The self-service kiosks have shown their efficiency in making customers spend more money per order. "People who ordered at kiosks rather than at cashiers spent on average nearly 10% more," Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti told investors in February. Yum! Brands, parent of Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut, is also prioritizing kiosk expansions. Taco Bell has them in all U.S. stores, while KFC should have kiosks in the "vast majority" of non-China restaurants by end of 2026.
