The hungry hordes in Ankeny will have to head to another location for a taste of undead unctuousness.

According to a post on its Facebook page, the Zombie Burger + Shake Lab in Ankeny, 1550 N. Ankeny Blvd., Suite 100, will be closing after its final day of service on Jan. 31.

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"It is with an undead heart that we announce ZB Ankeny will be closing, with the final day of service scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 31," the post read.

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Zombie Burger + Shake Lab, a gourmet burger and milkshake restaurant, invaded Ankeny in May 2016, infecting local residents and visitors alike with the fever for its unique take on burgers and shakes.

And that includes a craving sickness like the Walking Ched, a single, double or triple burger patty topped with mac and cheese, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, caramelized onions, red onions and mayo and served on a hamburger bun made from deep-fried mac and cheese croquettes.

Three locations of Zombie Burger continue to operate in Iowa:

Coral Ridge Mall, 1451 Coral Ridge Ave., Coralville, (319) 625-2252;

300 E. Grand Ave., Des Moines, (515) 244-9292;

Jordan Creek Town Center, 101 Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 12514, West Des Moines, (515) 267-9046

Zombie Burger is owned and operated by Orchestrate Hospitality in Des Moines.

"We are disappointed to announce the closure," said Paul Rottenberg of Orchestrate. "We have enjoyed being a part of the Ankeny community over the past several years. The 'Shake Lab' brand was designed to test our handmade and fresh-focused concept across various environments. While we were not able to replicate the volume of our other units, this is a strong location in a great property that would work well for the right concept."

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