Northern California’s latest Steak ‘n Shake will open near downtown Campbell on Labor Day, according to the location’s owner.

Daniel Leder, the CEO of Cowlick Inc. and owner of the Campbell and Daly City restaurants, said staffing and bringing in produce are the last things on the list that need to be checked off before the Midwest burger chain’s doors can open Sept. 4 at 501 E. Campbell Ave. in Lloyd Square Center.

The eatery was supposed to open at the beginning of the year, but Leder said there were “struggles.”

“It’s been a long time coming,” he said. “It’s due.”

The building has been home to video and bike stores. The interior has been remodeled and furniture has been moved in. The exterior has been repainted and a black-and-white mural has been added to a side. Lloyd Square also has undergone an exterior improvement with new paint and a resurfaced parking lot.

The road to an opening has not been smooth for Leder. In 2015 during the permit process with the city, residents opposed the 118-seat restaurant, citing worries Steak ‘n Shake would bring more traffic to East Campbell Avenue and adjacent neighborhoods.

After two resident appeals failed, the council required the restaurant to pay half the cost of VTA transit passes so employees can ride light rail to work, thus opening up more parking spaces at the shopping center.

Steak ‘n Shake was created by Illinois businessman Gus Belt in 1934. The chain specializes in steak burgers, milkshakes and chili.

Leder first came across the chain when he was a traveling salesman. He has undergone training at company headquarters, and he’ll train his new employees.

A Steak ‘n Shake opened in the San Jose State student union this summer, and there’s another location in Daly City.

Californians can also find Steak ‘n Shakes in Santa Monica, Victorville, Burbank and Aliso Viejo.