STAND FOR SOMETHING GOOD®2022 SUMMARY2FOOD: QUALITY, SAFETY + INNOVATIONMENU INNOVATIONENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITYOUR SHACKSCORPORATE GOVERNANCELETTER FROM OUR CEOOUR COMMITMENTS 2022 BUSINESS SNAPSHOTSOCIAL IMPACTOUR CULTURE ARTIST COLLABORATIONS368101830TABLE OF CONTENTS354853626623Our mission since our first Shack has always been to Stand For Something Good, and that unwavering commitment is as strong as ever today. It is reflected in the dedication of every member of the Shake Shack team, our deep connections with guests, and our meaningful relationships with suppliers, and our stockholders. As the CEO of Shake Shack, I am grateful to lead a brand that embodies this mission in every aspect of our operations. From creating uplifting experiences to sourcing premium ingredients, we strive to elevate everything we do for our all our stakeholders.Here are just a few of our accomplishments from 2022:We opened 69 Shacks around the globe, deepening our commitments to communities in the US and abroad. We launched and improved digital tools for our operators and our guests, added tipping for our teams, launched digital gift cards, improved how we connect with our fans, and evolved how hospitality meets convenience in our Shacks daily.We developed our team and expanded their opportunities to grow. Throughout the year, we created countless opportunities for career advancement through leadership development programs, Shift Up, mentoring, and so much more. In May, we gathered nearly 1,000 of our leaders, partners, and suppliers for our Evolve Together Leadership Retreat, which was filled with learning and connection. We made efforts to drive positive change as a company, which you’ll see detailed throughout this summary. We fostered our Employee Resource Groups, and we partnered with The Trevor Project to support the LGBTQ+ community. We also advanced our sustainability efforts by investing in regenerative farming and innovating to remove unnecessary packaging elements. Our culinary team continued to improve our menu, focusing on hormone- and antibiotic-free proteins, forming even deeper bonds with partners and cooking exciting new menu items like Hot Ones™, Buffalo Chicken, and so many new shakes and lemonades. You can bet 2023 will be even tastier!What remains pivotal to Shake Shack is celebrating our people and their accomplishments. This year, we’ve welcomed and promoted thousands of new team members, orienting them into our culture and providing opportunities around the globe for growth. Meanwhile, most of our promotions went to women and people of color as our company continues to devote ourselves to lifting each other up. What continues to motivate us, and always will, is that this company is a place where people can achieve their dreams; Shake Shack must always be a place where we can be our best selves and do our best life’s work.We al...
