This December, Shake Shack is unwrapping a new kind of holiday hero: Cris Crinkle Cut, a plush fry who’s here spreading holiday cheer and festive deals.   

Cris is a mischievous little Crinkle Cut with a heart of gold (and a side of salt). Fresh out of the fryer and ready to spread joy; he’s making surprise appearances in Shacks and popping up on @shakeshack and his very own channel @criscrinklecut to drop his latest holiday deal.  

And Cris is letting you score FREE* burgers and sandwiches all month with code SHACKCHEER 

• 12/1 – 12/7: Free Big Shack with $10 minimum
• 12/8 – 12/14: Free SmokeShack with $10 minimum
• 12/15 – 12/20: Free Chicken Shack with $10 minimum
• 12/21 – 12/31: Free ShackBurger with $10 minimum 

The holiday fun doesn’t stop with the deals! Cris will be heading to different locations! 

Throughout December, Cris will be visiting select Shake Shacks in 15 cities across the country: Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, and San Francisco. 

Spot him in a Shack and bring him to a Team Member to score a year of Free Crinkle Cuts**. Each guest who finds him also gets to take home their very own Cris, turning this limited-edition fry into the season’s must-have collectible. 

Keep your eyes peeled, your appetite ready, and your notifications on. This holiday season, Cris Crinkle Cut is here to bring holiday cheer (and deals) to Shake Shack fans everywhere. 

How to make the most of our Shake Shack offers: 

If you’d like to use these deals, check out the Shake Shack app or website to see if any promo codes are available. Sometimes specials can be redeemed without a code, but it’s always worth a quick look to see if there are extra discounts.  

Shake Shack Ordering Tips: 

• In-Shack: If you want to stop by in-person, taking advantage of these offers is straightforward. You can enter the promo code SHACKCHEER when ordering at the kiosk, or mention it to the team member who is placing your order!
• Through The Shack App or Web: Whether you're running around and want to pick up quick, or order Shake Shack right to your door, ordering on the Shack app and web is the easiest quickest way to order on your own time! Add qualifying items to your cart and add the promo code SHACKCHEER at check out!  

 * Offer only valid for qualifying orders placed at a kiosk in-Shack, or for delivery or pick-up via the Shake Shack Mobile App or shakeshack.com, and fulfilled starting on Monday, December 1st 2025 through Wednesday, December 31st 2025 (“Promotional Period”), containing the specified promotional sandwich of that day, at participating US Shake Shack locations (excluding airports, stadiums, arenas, travel plazas, and museums). Promotional sandwiches offerings are 12/1-12/7: The Big Shack, 12/8-12/14: SmokeShack (single only, excludes double and triple), 12/15-12/20: Chicken Shack (excludes Avocado Bacon Chicken and Chicken Bites), and 12/21-12/31: ShackBurger (single only, excludes double and triple). Offer not valid for drive-thru orders or orders made through third-party delivery apps. Limit one (1) free Promotional Sandwich per order. Max savings equal to the price of the Promotional Burger (from $8.49 - $10.99). Order total must include a minimum of $10 worth of food or beverage products (including burgers, sandwiches, fries, chicken bites, hotdogs, drinks, shakes, frozen custard, poochinis, bag o’ bones), excluding the cost of the Promotional Sandwich, gift card purchases and, any applicable taxes, delivery fees or other fees. Must add at least (1) applicable Promotional Sandwich to cart prior to checkout. Offer excludes all paid add-ons such as avocado and bacon. While supplies last. Cannot be combined with any other offers or promotions. Must use promotional code ‘SHACKCHEER' at checkout. Code is case sensitive. Offer code will only work in all caps. 

**Comp card valued at $235. Terms Apply: https://shakeshack.com/shake-cris-crinkle-cut-challenge-official-rules#/