Shake Shack to replace longtime South End staple?

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Rumors continue to swirl that Shake Shack is headed to South End.

The catch?

Its projected landing spot would displace longtime staple Pike’s Old Fashioned Soda Shop.

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Pike’s owner Randy Chitwood says he’s heard those rumors himself — though he doesn’t know if they are true.

“They’ve not alluded to bringing something else in — they haven’t told me they want me to stay either,” Chitwood told the Charlotte Business Journal last week.

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Pike’s fans shouldn’t worry, though. Chitwood is exploring other options — just in case.

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