Here’s When Austin’s Newest $1.6M Shake Shack Could be Built

Popular New York-born burger joint Shake Shack is making moves on its proposed newest location in Austin. A permit has officially been filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for a new build of the fan-favorite chain at 3101 E. Yager Lane in the growing North Austin mixed-use development EastVillage.

EastVillage announced over the summer that Shake Shack would join the development. It will be one of many food-and-drink spots joining the newly opened 425-acre mixed-use community, along with breakfast chain First Watch, Chicago-born Potbelly Sandwiches, chocolatier Kilwins and more.

According to the permit filed Jan. 27, the estimated cost for the new Shake Shack build is $1.6 million. Construction is projected to begin March 1 and end by August. Chron has reached out to Shake Shack for more details on the new North Austin restaurant.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Shake Shack to EastVillage as one of our newest culinary anchors,” Gordon Reger, president and CEO of Reger Holdings, stated in a previous release. Reger Holdings is the real estate investment and development company for EastVillage. “Their commitment to quality and community aligns perfectly with our vision of creating a vibrant, walkable destination where people want to live, work, and gather. Shake Shack’s arrival is another exciting step in bringing our mixed-use vision to life.”

Like many other Texas cities, Austin is no stranger to Shake Shack. The international chain, which started out as a New York City hot dog stand 25 years ago, has two other locations in the area. Once open at EastVillage, folks there will be able to get a taste of its signature burgers stacked with toppings, crispy crinkle cut fries and custard milkshakes. 

The new Shake Shack is expected to open in the third quarter of the year, Community Impact Austin previously reported, and will serve both dine-in and takeout with limited-time offerings throughout the year.