Watertown, MA– Boylston Properties and The Wilder Companies announced that Shake Shack will join Arsenal Yards, which by 2020 will be a thriving new neighborhood comprised of over more than one million square feet of development including 250,000 sq. ft. of curated shops and eclectic eateries, 200,000 sq. ft. of new and existing creative office and life science space, 425 contemporary residences, and a 150-room Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton.
The development will also include dedicated green space, access to a revitalized Arsenal Park, connection to the Watertown-Cambridge multi-use pathway and an accessible pedestrian/bicycle path to the Charles River.
Known as a cult-favorite around the world, Shake Shack is a critically acclaimed, modern-day burger stand praised for its delicious food, including premium burgers, chicken sandwiches, flat-top dogs, frozen custard shakes and crinkle cut fries. As part of Shake Shack’s mission to Stand For Something Good®, they source only the highest quality ingredients from the best ranchers, farmers, bakers and food purveyors. Their beef is 100% all-natural Angus, never frozen, vegetarian fed, humanely raised and source verified. Their chicken is 100% all-natural and their flat-top hotdogs are 100% all-natural Vienna beef. All with no hormones or antibiotics, ever.
“We’re excited to add another dynamic gathering place to Arsenal Yards,” said Tom Wilder, principal of The Wilder Companies. “Shake Shack’s investment in everything they do from sourcing high-quality ingredients, often from local artisan purveyors, to the investments they make in developing deep ties to their communities is truly unique and we’re excited to have them be a part of the Arsenal Yards’ experience.”
The Shake Shack at Arsenal Yards menu will feature all the Shack classics, including the ShackBurger®, crinkle-cut fries and hand-spun shakes, plus a selection of frozen custard concretes in collaboration with local food purveyors. Shake Shack will donate a portion of the proceeds from one of the concretes to a local Watertown charity partner. In keeping with Shake Shack’s commitment to green architecture and eco-friendly construction, the restaurant will be constructed with recycled and sustainable materials. Booths will be made from lumber certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, and table tops will be made from reclaimed bowling alley lanes.
“We’re thrilled to bring Shake Shack to Arsenal Yards,” said Andrew McCaughan, Vice President of Development at Shake Shack. “East End Watertown is a unique, culturally rich community that holds tremendous potential for continued growth. We couldn’t be more excited to move into the neighborhood.”
“When Shake Shack moves to a new neighborhood they always integrate seamlessly into to the community, becoming a part of the dialogue, and working with charity organizations, community centers, and local neighborhood partners, which speaks volume to their overall success as an international cult-favorite,” said Mark Deschenes, a Principal of Boylston Properties. “Their confidence in, and commitment to East End Watertown speaks to the excitement around, and reputation of Arsenal Yards as Boston’s next great neighborhood.”
