Shake Shack is officially leaning into the macro era with the launch of its Good Fit Menu, a curated set of familiar items with modifications designed to fit popular nutrition preferences. The brand is calling out high protein options, gluten free swaps, and lettuce wrapped builds as the core pillars, with messaging that directly references the rise of GLP-1 style eating habits.

This is not Shake Shack reinventing its food. It is Shake Shack packaging customization into a simple, “tap and order” menu so customers can get higher protein and lower refined carbs with less decision fatigue.
The Good Fit Menu centers on a few types of orders:
Lettuce wrapped versions of core sandwiches
A gluten free bun option for select builds
A vegetarian option designed to be higher in protein than a typical veggie swap
Protein-forward “Double” builds that push the protein number into serious territory
Shake Shack also emphasizes that the Good Fit menu is built to be quick to order, so it does not slow down lines or create a complicated customization process.
Macro Callouts That Stand Out
The brand highlights protein numbers up to 52g on certain menu items, which is unusually direct for a fast casual chain. Coverage has called out examples like lettuce wrapped doubles that keep carbs relatively low while pushing protein high, plus gluten free options for customers who want a bun but not the standard bread.
This is a signal that mainstream restaurants are paying attention to how many customers now order around protein targets, not just taste.
Why Shake Shack Is Doing This Now
Three forces are colliding:
The cultural shift toward high protein eating
Growing consumer behavior changes linked to GLP-1 medications and appetite management
The expectation that restaurants should offer better “default” options, not just secret hacks
Shake Shack is essentially turning the most common menu hacks into an official menu tier.
Final Take
The Good Fit Menu is a smart move because it meets customers where they already are. It keeps the Shack experience intact, but lowers the friction for people who want a higher protein order without scrolling nutrition PDFs or building a custom sandwich every time.
Citations
Shake Shack blog announcement of the Good Fit Menu
https://shakeshack.com/blog/our-food/introducing-the-shake-shack-good-fit-menu Shake ShackPeople coverage of Shake Shack’s GLP-1 friendly menu positioning and protein callouts
https://people.com/shake-shack-introduces-glp-1-friendly-menu-with-rise-in-medication-use-11878191 People.comDelish breakdown of Good Fit items and protein focused builds
https://www.delish.com/food-news/a69897557/shake-shack-good-fit-menu-high-protein-options/ Delish