Burger chain set to open second Edinburgh branch this week with new Shakedown at former chip shop
A fast food burger chain is set to open its second branch in Edinburgh this week just two years after the first opened in Corstorphine.
Manchester-based burger chain Shakedown will open it’s second Edinburgh offering on Friday, November 14, at 6A Milton Road West, in the unit formerly occupied by the Milton Fry chippy for 40 years, and more recently Sam’s Fry until it closed earlier this year.
This follows the first Edinburgh Shakedown opening at 259-261 St Johns Road on November 3, 2023. The burger chain also has three other sites in Manchester.
Shakedown are promising special offers for this week’s opening in Bingham, after giving away 500 free burgers at the Corstorphine unveiling two years ago.
A spokesperson for Shakedown said: “Second store, same city and all the same Shakedown classics! We’re opening this coming week and we can’t wait to serve you all!
“The first shakedown opened on St John’s Road Edinburgh in November, 2023, now the second branch is opening on Friday, November 14 at 12pm.
“There will be opening day offers too and this store will be more an ‘X’ site, meaning it’s just takeaway only and has no seats.”
Referencing the former Milton Road West chip shop, the spokesperson added: “With the dying trend and increased amount of chippys closing in Edinburgh, we believe the burger joint will be a fresh approach to the area.”
Promoting the brand on their website, American-style eatery Shakedown said: “We’ve been told our burgers are the best in Manchester. They come in all shapes and sizes. Beef or chicken, the choice is yours.
“Room for more? Try our sides – everything from cheesy, fiery Not’cho Nachos and supremely melty Mozzarella Sticks. Seal the deal with one of our notoriously sweet shakes and waffles!”