Nolita Says No to Shake Shack

Posted by Robyn Lee, February 19, 2010 at 12:15 PM

Shake Shack's plan to open a location in Nolita/Soho at 47 Prince Street is no longer (there ends @shakeshacksoho on Twitter). As Eater NY has reported, residents in the area weren't happy with the crowds, noise, and garbage Shake Shack would bring. From Shake Shack's chief executive David Swinghamer:

After much thoughtful consideration, we have elected to forgo plans to build a Shake Shack in Nolita. We were incredibly excited about investing in such an authentic neighborhood with its bustling retail scene and vibrant street life. Unfortunately, we could not solve the problem of building something that both made good business sense and was harmonious with the concerns of immediate neighbors. We are proud of our history of opening restaurants that strengthen their communities, and we'll continue to seek out unique locations in neighborhoods where a Shake Shack will be cherished and have much to contribute.

[via Diner's Journal]

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