Long-time Shake Shack (SHAK) director Joshua Silverman to leave board in May 2026

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Shake Shack Inc. reported that long-time director Joshua Silverman has informed the Board of his intention to step down as a Class II director, effective May 1, 2026, after more than nine years of service. He will also leave the Board’s Audit and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees on that date.

The Board has decided to reduce its size from nine to eight directors effective May 1, 2026. After this change, the Board will be composed of three Class I directors, two Class II directors, and three Class III directors. The company states that Mr. Silverman’s decision is not due to any dispute or disagreement with the company or the Board.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

March 3, 2026

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

 

SHAKE SHACK INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-36823	47-1941186
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

	225 Varick Street, Suite 301 New York, New York	10014
	(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(646) 747-7200

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act

Title of each class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.001	SHAK	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ¨

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On March 3, 2026, after more than nine years of service, Joshua Silverman informed the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Shake Shack Inc. (the “Company”) of his intention to step down from the Board of the Company and as a Class II director, effective May 1, 2026. Mr. Silverman also will step down as a member of the Board’s Audit and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees at the same time.

With Mr. Silverman’s resignation from the Board, the Board has determined to reduce the size of the Board from nine (9) directors to eight (8) directors, effective May 1, 2026.

Following the departure of Mr. Silverman from the Board, the Board will consist of three Class I directors, two Class II directors, and three Class III directors.

Mr. Silverman’s decision to step down from the Board is not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the Company or its Board.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	Shake Shack Inc.
	(Registrant)
Dated: March 9, 2026	By:	/s/ Ronald Palmese, Jr.
		Ronald Palmese, Jr.
		Chief Legal Officer

FAQ

What board change did Shake Shack (SHAK) announce on March 3, 2026?

Shake Shack announced that director Joshua Silverman plans to step down from the Board effective May 1, 2026. He will also leave the Audit and Nominating and Corporate Governance Committees, ending more than nine years of board service.

Is Joshua Silverman’s departure from Shake Shack’s board due to a disagreement?

No. Shake Shack states that Mr. Silverman’s decision is not the result of any dispute or disagreement with the company or its Board. His departure is presented as a voluntary transition after more than nine years of service.

How will Shake Shack’s (SHAK) board composition change after May 1, 2026?

Effective May 1, 2026, Shake Shack’s Board will be reduced from nine to eight directors. It will consist of three Class I directors, two Class II directors, and three Class III directors following Joshua Silverman’s resignation.

Which Shake Shack board committees will Joshua Silverman leave in 2026?

On May 1, 2026, Joshua Silverman will step down from Shake Shack’s Audit Committee and its Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, in addition to resigning his role as a Class II director on the Board.

What SEC form did Shake Shack (SHAK) use to disclose the board change?

Shake Shack used a Form 8-K to disclose Joshua Silverman’s planned resignation and the resulting changes to board size and composition. The disclosure appears under the section covering departures and appointments of directors and certain officers.

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