Shake Shack to Offer Free Burgers to First 100 Customers Tuesday

The first 100 customers at participating Shake Shack locations will receive a single ShackBurger for free Tuesday, Aug. 16, the company says.

Shake Shack locations, including the two located on Long Island, will open Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., so you better wake up craving a burger.

But hey, everything tastes better when it's free — even if your stomach might need to reject the combo of beef and mayonnaise-based special sauce first thing in the morning.

Shake Shack will be giving away the free burgers to celebrate the opening of its 100th location at the Boston Seaport, according to the press release. The company originated as a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park.

“From our first-ever Shack in Madison Square Park 12 years ago, to so many incredible places in between, opening our 100th Shack at Boston Seaport is an epic milestone for us,” said Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti.

“We’re overwhelmed by the love and enthusiasm from our fans around the world, and this moment wouldn’t be possible without them. Here’s to bringing more Shacks to local communities around the world!”

The popular burger chain has two locations on Long Island. All locations except those in sports venues will participate in the burger giveaway.

• 1570 Union Turnpike in New Hyde Park
• 860 Old Country Road in Garden City (The Gallery at Westbury Plaza)

Story by Brendan Krisel

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