Al's Burger Shack Archives

A New Bar, ‘Extension’ of Al’s Burger Shack, Is Now Open in Downtown Chapel Hill

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Aug 2, 2025 | Business

Al’s Burger Shack at 516 West Franklin Street added another business to its operations, with the official opening of Puddin’s Beer Shack.

‘It’s A Really Good Handoff’: Al’s Burger Shack Changes Ownership, But Stays Local

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Dec 27, 2022 | Business, Instagram

When asked what Al’s Burger Shack means to its namesake, Al Bowers sits back and takes a deep...

401 Main Aims To Split With Al’s Burger Shack Founder

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jan 13, 2020 | Business

Ownership of the Carrboro bar 401 Main revealed it is aiming to end its relationship with Al...

Beer Study, Orange County Rape Crisis Center Cut Ties with Al’s Burger Shack

Posted by Dakota Moyer | Jan 13, 2020 | Business

Two local organizations have severed their relationship with Al’s Burger Shack. The Orange...

Al’s Burger Shack Files for Bankruptcy, Owners Have ‘No Plans to Stop Slinging Burgers’

Posted by Dakota Moyer | Jan 6, 2020 | Business

The organization behind local restaurant and comfort food success story Al’s Burger Shack has filed for bankruptcy reorganization amid recent expansion efforts. Three separate Chapter 11 bankruptcy forms were filed on...

Al’s Pub Shack in Governors Village Renamed

Posted by Dakota Moyer | Jul 1, 2019 | Business

Al’s Pub Shack in Governors Village will be henceforth be known as Al’s Burger Shack. The restaurant will be closed until July 8 and will reopen with the name of the restaurant that Al and Melody Bowers have made...

Al’s Pub Shack Now Open in Governors Village

Posted by Staff | Apr 16, 2019 | Town Square

The nationally-ranked cuisine from Al’s Burger Shack is taking on a new form: a pub-style comfort...

Al’s Burger Shack Ranked as ‘Best Burger in America’ by TripAdvisor

Posted by Victor Lewis | Jul 11, 2018 | Food & Dining, Town Square

Blue Heaven is officially home to the best burger in America, according to TripAdvisor. TripAdvisor is a helpful website and invaluable resource to countless travelers every day. Providing rankings, reservations and...