Shake Shack to open its first Pinellas County location in Seminole

The chain began in 2001 as a hot dog cart in New York City’s Madison Square Park, launched to raise money for a public art project.

It has since grown into a national brand known for its made-to-order Angus beef burgers, crinkle-cut fries and frozen-custard shakes.

The menu includes the signature ShackBurger, chicken sandwiches, flat-top hot dogs, and the vegetarian Shroom Burger, which features a fried portobello mushroom filled with melted muenster and cheddar cheeses.

Guests can also order fries with cheese sauce and hand-spun shakes made with frozen custard.

At Seminole City Center, Shake Shack will join nearby tenants CAVA and Verizon.

Elsewhere in the shopping center, Beach Pizza recently opened at 7724 113th Street North, while Pepe’s Cantina is preparing to open at 7756 113th Street North in the former Maple Street Biscuit Company space, as first reported by St. Pete Rising.