Al’s Burger Shack announces plans for new Wilmington location
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Al’s Burger Shack is planning to open a new restaurant in Wilmington, expanding its presence in the Cape Fear region.
The restaurant will be located at 1111 Center Point Drive, Suite 131, in the new Center Point development. The location will include an outdoor patio.
The company already operates a restaurant in Leland, which was named the 2025 Port City Taste Burger Week Champion.
Al’s Burger Shack was founded in Chapel Hill in 2013. The restaurant gained national recognition in 2018 when TripAdvisor named it the Best Burger in America.
The new Wilmington location is expected to offer the same menu as its other restaurants, including burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, fries, tater tots and milkshakes.
“We’ve been trying to find the perfect spot on this side of town, and we’re really excited about the Center Point development,” owner Jason Kesler said. “I grew up going to Wrightsville Beach and lived on this side of town for a long time. So it means a lot to me to be able to bring something like Al’s to the neighborhood.”
The company has not announced an opening date.
Additional details about the restaurant’s opening and planned events are expected to be released as plans are finalized.
