NYSE: SHAK Shake Shack Inc. 8-K

Shake Shack appoints Michelle Hook as CFO with $625K salary and $1.5M signing package

Filed May 7, 2026 · Period ending May 6, 2026 · ~1 min read

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Michelle Hook appointed CFO effective May 11, 2026. She previously led Portillo's 2021 IPO as CFO and spent 17+ years in finance roles at Domino's Pizza, bringing public company and restaurant industry expertise.

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Compensation package includes $625K base salary, 100% target bonus (up to 200% for exceeding goals), and minimum $900K annual equity grants starting fiscal 2027.

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Signing awards total $1.5M: $300K cash (12-month clawback if terminated for cause or resigns without good reason) plus $1.2M in RSUs vesting over three years, granted July 15, 2026.

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Employment term is one year with automatic annual renewals unless either party gives 90 days' notice. Severance includes 12 months base salary, prorated bonus, and health benefits if terminated without cause.

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Summary

Shake Shack has appointed Michelle Hook as Chief Financial Officer effective May 11, 2026, filling a critical executive role with an experienced restaurant industry finance leader. Hook brings relevant public company experience, having served as CFO of Portillo's since December 2020 where she led the company through its IPO, plus over 17 years at Domino's Pizza in various finance positions.

This background suggests she can navigate public market expectations and scale operations as Shake Shack continues expanding. The compensation structure is competitive for a mid-cap restaurant CFO, with $625K base salary and performance-based bonuses up to 200% of base. The $1.5M signing package ($300K cash plus $1.2M equity) helps offset Hook's departure from Portillo's.

Starting fiscal 2027, she'll receive annual equity grants worth at least $900K, aligning her interests with long-term shareholder value. Investors should watch Hook's first earnings call and any strategic finance initiatives she introduces. Her IPO experience and operational finance background from Domino's could signal potential changes in capital allocation, unit economics disclosure, or growth strategy execution. The one-year employment term with automatic renewals is standard but worth monitoring for retention signals.

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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation

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Shake Shack appointed Michelle Hook as CFO effective May 11, 2026, with $625K base salary, 100% target bonus, and $1.5M signing package.

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On May 6, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Shake Shack Inc. (“Shake Shack”) appointed Michelle Hook to serve as its Chief Financial Officer, effective as of May 11, 2026 (the “Effective Date”).

Shake Shack appointed Michelle Hook as Chief Financial Officer effective May 11, 2026. Ms. Hook previously served as CFO of Portillo's Inc. since December 2020, where she led the company's 2021 IPO, and spent over 17 years at Domino's Pizza in various finance roles. She will report to CEO Robert Lynch.

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Ms. Hook will receive a signing cash award equal to $300,000, subject to repayment if Ms. Hook is terminated by the Company for Cause or resigns without Good Reason within 12 months following the date on which the cash award is paid. In addition, on July 15, 2026, Ms. Hook will receive a signing equity award comprised of restricted stock units representing the right to receive shares of the Company’s Class A common stock as may be determined based on an aggregate grant date fair value of $1,200,000 as calculated using the closing stock price of the common stock on the award date.

Ms. Hook will receive a $300,000 signing cash award (subject to 12-month clawback) and $1.2 million in restricted stock units on July 15, 2026. The RSUs vest in three equal annual installments. The company will also reimburse up to $50,000 in relocation expenses.

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The Employment Agreement provides for severance upon a termination by the Company without Cause or by Ms. Hook for Good Reason, in each case, subject to her execution and non-revocation of a waiver and release of claims. In either such event, Ms. Hook will be entitled to severance consisting of (a) continued payment of her base salary through the 12-month anniversary of the termination of her employment, (b) a pro rata portion of the annual cash bonus for the year of termination based on actual Company performance, and (c) reimbursement of a portion of any COBRA premiums for a period of up to 12 months equal to the amount the Company pays for the health insurance premiums of then-current employees.

If terminated without cause or if she resigns for good reason, Ms. Hook will receive 12 months of base salary continuation, a prorated annual bonus based on actual performance, and 12 months of health insurance premium reimbursement. She is subject to 12-month non-compete and non-solicitation restrictions post-termination.

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The term of Ms. Hook’s employment will be 1 year from the Effective Date, subject to automatic 1-year extensions unless either party gives notice of non-extension no later than 90 days prior to the expiration of the then-applicable term.

Ms. Hook's employment agreement has an initial one-year term starting May 11, 2026, with automatic annual renewals unless either party provides 90 days' notice of non-extension before the term expires.

Event · Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure

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Shake Shack announced the appointment of Ms. Hook via press release under Regulation FD disclosure.

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A copy of the press release containing the announcement of Ms. Hook’s appointment is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K.

Shake Shack disclosed the appointment of Ms. Hook through a press release. The 8-K references Exhibit 99.1 for full details but does not specify the role or effective date in the body text. This is a Regulation FD disclosure, meaning material information is being broadly disseminated to avoid selective disclosure.

Event · Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

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Shake Shack appointed Michelle Hook as Chief Financial Officer effective May 11, 2026, with an employment agreement filed.

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Employment Agreement, effective May 11, 2026, by and among Michelle Hook, Shake Shack Inc., SSE Holdings, LLC, and Shake Shack Enterprises, LLC

Shake Shack has entered into an employment agreement with Michelle Hook to serve as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 11, 2026. The agreement involves the parent company and its operating entities. This represents a new CFO appointment for the company.

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Press Release, dated May 7, 2026, announcing appointment of Michelle Hook to serve as the Chief Financial Officer of the Company

The company publicly announced Michelle Hook's appointment as CFO through a press release on May 7, 2026. CFO changes are material events as the CFO oversees financial reporting, controls, and investor relations.