Shake Shack Closing 9 Stores, Most in California

The company CEO says no other closures are expected, and 80 other new locations will open this year.

Shake Shack's Hot Chick'n sandwich. Courtesy of Shake Shack

The burger chain Shake Shack will close nine of its U.S. locations due to underperformance, according to an Aug. 27 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The company said the closures will eliminate those that aren’t doing well due to “changes” in their respective locations.