Shuckin’ Shack inks first franchise deal

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The oyster bar that began in Carolina Beach is headed for the Queen City.

Shuckin’ Shack’s first franchised location will be in Charlotte.

The restaurant opened on Pleasure Island in 2007 and expanded to downtown Wilmington two years ago. The owners hope to expand nationally in the future.

They hope the first Charlotte location will open by the end of this year.