Shake Shack Management
Management criteria checks 1/4
Shake Shack's CEO is Rob Lynch, appointed in May 2024, has a tenure of 1.5 years. total yearly compensation is $13.12M, comprised of 4.6% salary and 95.4% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.017% of the company’s shares, worth $643.08K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 1.4 years and 5.4 years respectively.
Key information
Rob Lynch
Chief executive officer
US$13.1m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 4.61% |
| CEO tenure | 1.5yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.02% |
| Management average tenure | 1.4yrs |
| Board average tenure | 5.4yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Shake Shack: Port In The Storm In A Battered Sector (Upgrade)
Oct 31Is Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) Potentially Undervalued?
Aug 02
Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
Jul 12Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past Shake Shack's (NYSE:SHAK) Soft Earnings
May 08Revenues Not Telling The Story For Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE:SHAK)
Apr 25These 4 Measures Indicate That Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Apr 04Shake Shack: Finally, The Drop I Was Waiting For
Apr 01Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
Mar 14Shake Shack: Not Shaken By Higher Restaurant Prices
Feb 20Should You Be Adding Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) To Your Watchlist Today?
Feb 17Shake Shack: Bigger Bites, Bigger Challenges
Jan 24A Look At The Fair Value Of Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE:SHAK)
Jan 07Pinning Down Shake Shack Inc.'s (NYSE:SHAK) P/S Is Difficult Right Now
Dec 25Does Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Dec 12Why Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) Could Be Worth Watching
Nov 28Shake Shack: Proving Premium Is 'Worth It' In Fast Food's Exodus
Nov 19Is Now The Time To Put Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) On Your Watchlist?
Nov 14Shake Shack: Operational Excellence Is Shining Through
Nov 04Shake Shack: Surfing The Wave Of Fast-Food Inflation
Oct 16There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About Shake Shack's (NYSE:SHAK) Returns On Capital
Oct 06
Global Expansion And Critical Investments Propel Brand Growth And Profitability
Shake Shack's premium positioning and focus on innovation and technology suggest a strong potential for increased revenue through differentiated products and pricing strategies.After Leaping 31% Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) Shares Are Not Flying Under The Radar
Aug 22Shake Shack: Set To Thrive Under New Leadership
Aug 22Shake Shack: A Solid Performance Outlook For The Business
Aug 16Shake Shack: Poor Business Fundamentals Indicate Overvaluation
Jul 14Is Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) A Risky Investment?
Jul 12Shake Shack's (NYSE:SHAK) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
Jun 17Shake Shack: Priced With Too Much Growth Anticipation
May 06Shake Shack: Reiterate Buy Rating As Margin Improvement Initiatives Are Working Well
Feb 27Shake Shack's (NYSE:SHAK) Performance Is Even Better Than Its Earnings Suggest
Feb 22Shake Shack: Upgrading To Buy On Expansion And Marketing Plans
Feb 01The Price Is Right For Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE:SHAK)
Jan 27Is Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) Using Too Much Debt?
Dec 15Shake Shack: Rating Upgrade As Profitability Shows Great Improvement
Nov 20Shake Shack: A Decent Quarter, But Traffic Declines Persist
Nov 03Shake Shack's (NYSE:SHAK) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
Nov 03Shake Shack: Combating Revenue Growth And Rising Cost Challenges
Oct 03Shake Shack: Long-Term Story Is Attractive, But Some Near-Term Headwinds
Aug 30Is Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) A Risky Investment?
Jul 13CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$43m |
| Jun 25 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$20m |
| Mar 26 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$12m |
| Dec 25 2024 | US$13m | US$604k | US$10m |
Compensation vs Market: Rob's total compensation ($USD13.12M) is above average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD6.97M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Insufficient data to compare Rob's compensation with company performance.
CEO
Rob Lynch (48 yo)
Mr. Robert M. Lynch, also known as Rob, is CEO & Director of Shake Shack Inc. from May 20, 2024. He was President & Director of Papa John's International, Inc. from 2019 until March 20, 2024. Mr. Lynch was...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder & Chairman of the Board of Directors | 15.8yrs | US$125.01k | 4.04% $ 152.2m | |
| CEO & Director | 1.5yrs | US$13.12m | 0.017% $ 643.1k | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 4.4yrs | US$1.91m | 0.023% $ 875.0k | |
| Chief Operations Officer | 1.3yrs | US$2.06m | 0.0038% $ 143.5k | |
| Chief Information & Technology Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Head of Investor Relations | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Chief Legal Officer | 8.8yrs | US$1.25m | no data | |
| Chief Communications Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Chief People Officer | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| President of Global Licensing | 6.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Development Officer | 6.8yrs | no data | no data | |
| Chief Growth Officer | less than a year | no data | no data |
Experienced Management: SHAK's management team is not considered experienced ( 1.4 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founder & Chairman of the Board of Directors | 15.8yrs | US$125.01k | 4.04% $ 152.2m | |
| CEO & Director | 1.5yrs | US$13.12m | 0.017% $ 643.1k | |
| Independent Director | 9yrs | US$125.01k | 0.020% $ 735.7k | |
| Lead Independent Director | 15.8yrs | US$152.53k | 0.0063% $ 237.6k | |
| Independent Director | 2.3yrs | US$125.01k | 0.0040% $ 151.4k | |
| Independent Director | 5.4yrs | US$125.01k | 0.010% $ 381.8k | |
| Independent Director | 2.5yrs | US$145.05k | 0.0040% $ 150.6k | |
| Independent Director | 6.7yrs | US$140.02k | 0.017% $ 655.5k | |
| Independent Director | 3.1yrs | US$132.52k | 0.0043% $ 163.4k |
Experienced Board: SHAK's board of directors are considered experienced (5.4 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/11/23 10:19 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/11/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/24 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/25 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Shake Shack Inc. is covered by 33 analysts. 24 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| David Tarantino | Baird |
| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |
| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |