SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 27, 2023

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Shake Shack Inc. and its subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. These interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and on a basis consistent in all material respects with the accounting policies described in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2022 ("2022 Form 10-K"). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally presented in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in its 2022 Form 10-K. In the Company's opinion, all adjustments, which are normal and recurring in nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operation have been included. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for a full fiscal year.

The Company has elected to reclassify certain marketing expenses for prior periods to conform with the presentation for the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended September 27, 2023. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported Net Loss. For the thirteen and thirty-nine weeks ended September 28, 2022, the Company reclassified $286 and $764, respectively from Other operating expenses to General and administrative expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss).

SSE Holdings is considered a variable interest entity. Shake Shack Inc. is the primary beneficiary as the Company has the majority economic interest in SSE Holdings and, as the sole managing member, has decision making authority that significantly affects the economic performance of the entity, while the limited partners have no substantive kick-out or participating rights. As a result, the Company consolidates SSE Holdings. The assets and liabilities of SSE Holdings represent substantially all of the Company's consolidated assets and liabilities with the exception of certain deferred taxes and liabilities under the Tax Receivable Agreement. As of September 27, 2023 and December 28, 2022, the net assets of SSE Holdings were $384,222 and $362,571, respectively. The assets of SSE Holdings are subject to certain restrictions in SSE Holdings' revolving credit agreement.

Fiscal Year

Fiscal Year

The Company operates on a 52/53 week fiscal year ending on the last Wednesday of December. Fiscal 2023 contains 52 weeks and ends on December 27, 2023. Fiscal 2022 contained 52 weeks and ended on December 28, 2022. Unless otherwise stated, references to years in this report relate to fiscal years.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of sales and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting PronouncementsThe Company reviewed all recently issued accounting pronouncements and concluded that they were not applicable or not expected to have a significant impact on its Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements