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Shake Shack to Enter Brazil Through Master Franchise with Bold Hospitality, Plans 40 Restaurants

Shake Shack has signed a master franchise agreement with Bold Hospitality to enter Brazil, with exclusive rights to open 40 restaurants over ten years. The first restaurant is planned for São Paulo in 2027.

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By - FE Bureau

Franchise News Desk

7 October 2026Brand in focus: Shake ShackF&B
Shake Shack restaurant exterior featuring its signature burger logo and outdoor seating, illustrating the brand’s planned entry into Brazil through a master franchise partnership with Bold Hospitality.
Shake Shack restaurant exterior featuring its signature burger logo and outdoor seating, illustrating the brand’s planned entry into Brazil through a master franchise partnership with Bold Hospitality.

Deal Highlights

DetailInformation
BrandShake Shack
PartnerBold Hospitality
MarketBrazil
Target40 restaurants over 10 years
First openingSão Paulo, 2027

Shake Shack confirmed a master franchise agreement with Bold Hospitality, which will hold exclusive development rights in Brazil. Mauro Guardabassi will lead Shake Shack Brazil as president, overseeing site selection, openings and local operations.

Bold Hospitality, formed in 2025 from Vinci Compass and Bloomin' Brands, already runs more than 200 Outback, Abbraccio and Aussie sites.

Source: Shake Shack

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