Tucson’s reputation as a top dog in the culinary scene keeps drawing attention — not just nationally but globally. Folks travel here to taste goodies from local restaurants, and now, more and more national chains are joining the scene to feed the crowds.
Coming soon: The New York-based fast-casual chain Shake Shack is aiming to open its very first Tucson location in 2026.
The new location is expected to open at 3105 N. Campbell Ave., just south of East Fort Lowell Road, according to a lease report that was finalized on Monday, March 31.
This particular spot used to be the long-time space for Fabrics That Go. The local store was on Campbell for decades before moving to 2600 N. Stone Ave. Larsen Baker purchased the property back in January with plans to redevelop the site into a new strip for a restaurant (we now know it’s Shake Shake) and retail shops.
You can see a mockup of the new retail strip here.
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Shake Shack began as a hot dog cart in New York City’s Madison Square Park in 2001, and now there are more than 400 locations around the world.
Its menu features Angus beef burgers, crispy crinkle-cut fries, and hand-spun milkshakes. They’ve got options like the classic ShackBurger, Shroom Burger (stuffed with cheese), and spicy chicken sandwiches.
Shake Shake is expected to open at 3105 N. Campbell Ave. in 2026. For more information, visit shakeshack.com.
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Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.
