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Board appointed Michelle Hook as CFO effective May 11, 2026, reporting to CEO Robert Lynch.

Ms. Hook's prior roles: CFO at Portillo's Inc. since December 2020 and 17+ years at Domino's Pizza.

Initial base salary $625,000; target annual bonus 100% of base, up to 200%.

Signing cash award $300,000 (repayable if leaves early); signing RSUs $1,200,000 grant date value vesting over 3 years.

Employment term 1 year, auto-renewing; severance includes 12 months base salary and pro-rata bonus.

No family relationships or related party transactions with Ms. Hook.

Full analysis

Shake Shack's appointment of Michelle Hook as CFO brings extensive restaurant industry experience, including leading Portillo's IPO in 2021 and scaling operations at Domino's Pizza. This leadership change strengthens the finance function amid growth ambitions toward 1,500 company-operated locations, as noted by CEO Rob Lynch. Compensation is competitive for the role, featuring a $625,000 base, performance-tied bonuses up to 200% of base, and substantial signing incentives totaling $1.5 million in cash and equity to secure her commitment. The 3-year vesting on RSUs and repayment clawback on the signing cash align her interests with long-term shareholder value. Severance protections provide stability, while non-compete and non-solicit restrictions protect company interests post-employment.

SHAK · Shake Shack Inc.

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