New in North Charleston: Shake Shack at Tanger Outlets, Arvaya AI's new office on Salt Pointe Parkway, and a Rivers Avenue Chick-fil-A closed for now.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Updated monthly. Each item comes from the business’s own page or a public announcement by a government agency, linked below. This is the first edition.

A monthly roundup of businesses opening, expanding, moving or closing in North Charleston. Know of one? Send it through our contact page with a link to the business’s own announcement.

Who to call

  • City business licenses: 843-740-5818, One Stop Shop, third floor of City Hall, 2500 City Hall Lane
  • Apply for a city business license: online application
  • Charleston County business license portal help: 843-202-6080

Open

Shake Shack, Tanger Outlets Charleston. The burger chain now appears in the Tanger Outlets Charleston store directory at the outlet center, 4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd., with a phone number of 843-429-6962. Tanger describes the menu as made-to-order Angus beef burgers, crispy chicken, hand-spun milkshakes and house-made lemonades.

Expanding

Arvaya AI Automations Consulting, 4016 Salt Pointe Parkway. The AI and technology consulting firm, founded in 2025 and certified as a small and woman-owned business, is expanding with a new facility on Salt Pointe Parkway in North Charleston, Charleston County announced Sept. 9. The county’s new Job Development Incentive is supporting six new jobs over two years, at an average wage of about $92,000, according to the county’s announcement (PDF).

Temporarily closed

Chick-fil-A, 7616 Rivers Ave. The restaurant’s own page reads “We’re temporarily closed. We look forward to serving you again soon.” We will add the reopening date when the restaurant posts it.

Moving out

Bittermilk Bottling Co. The maker of nonalcoholic cocktail mixers and syrups, founded in 2013, is moving its production from North Charleston to a new 12,000-square-foot plant at 5340 Savannah Highway in Ravenel. The company’s $8.2 million investment will create 12 jobs, according to Charleston County’s May 21 announcement (PDF), which said operations were expected online in summer 2026.

How we build this list

  • Business licenses. Every business operating in the city needs a city license before it opens, the city says. The city does not publish a list of new licenses; established businesses can be looked up through the Charleston County license portal.
  • Ribbon cuttings and announcements from the businesses themselves, the city and Charleston County.
  • State filings. New companies register with the South Carolina Secretary of State; a filing alone does not mean a business has opened, so we list a business only when it opens or announces a date.

We do not list a business on the strength of a social media post or another outlet’s report.

Opening a business here?

New businesses need a city business license before operating, and businesses in commercial buildings need a fire inspection first. Our building permits and zoning guide covers permits and the zoning verification letter. Food businesses are inspected by the state; see our restaurant inspections guide.

What this means for you

  • Outlet shoppers have a new place to eat at Tanger.
  • If you use the Rivers Avenue Chick-fil-A, check its page before you go.
  • Tell us what’s opening on your street.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a Shake Shack in North Charleston?

Yes. Shake Shack is listed in the store directory at Tanger Outlets Charleston, 4840 Tanger Outlet Blvd., North Charleston. Its phone number there is 843-429-6962.

How do I get a business license in North Charleston?

Apply through the city’s business license application online or at the One Stop Shop on the third floor of City Hall, 2500 City Hall Lane. Business license questions: 843-740-5818.

How can I get my new North Charleston business listed?

Send the opening date, address and a link to your own website or announcement through our contact page. We list openings from the business’s own announcement or a public record.