CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 27, 2023	Sep. 28, 2022	Sep. 27, 2023	Sep. 28, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 8,136	$ (2,311)	$ 13,737	$ (14,896)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	1	0	(3)	(2)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	1	0	(3)	(2)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	8,137	(2,311)	13,734	(14,898)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests	509	(287)	696	(1,522)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO SHAKE SHACK INC.	$ 7,628	$ (2,024)	$ 13,038	$ (13,376)