Steak 'n Shake Launches Limited-Edition Bitcoin Steakburger to Celebrate 5 Months of Bitcoin Payments

Steak 'n Shake, a 91-year-old fast food chain, is launching a limited-edition Bitcoin Steakburger to celebrate five months of accepting Bitcoin payments. Founded in 1934, the chain has hundreds of stores globally and has gained a loyal following among the Bitcoin community. The chain has reported saving 50% in processing fees due to customers making payments in Bitcoin instead of credit cards, according to a Decrypt report https://decrypt.co/news-explorer?pinned=1203057&title=this-burger-has-a-bitcoin-logo-stamped-onto-the-bun.

Steak 'n Shake, a 91-year-old fast food chain, has launched a limited-edition Bitcoin Steakburger to commemorate five months of accepting Bitcoin payments. The iconic American fast-food brand, with hundreds of stores globally, has gained a loyal following among the Bitcoin community. The company has reported saving 50% in processing fees by accepting Bitcoin payments instead of credit cards, according to a Decrypt report.

The Bitcoin Steakburger, priced at $7.19, features packaging adorned with bright orange touches inspired by the Bitcoin logo. The burger is only available for a short time, mirroring the scarcity of Bitcoin. The launch coincides with a 15% jump in same-store sales during the third quarter of 2025, outperforming other major fast-food chains, according to a CryptoBasic article https://thecryptobasic.com/2025/10/16/american-fast-food-chain-steak-n-shake-launches-bitcoin-steakburger/?utm_campaign=american-fast-food-chain-steak-n-shake-launches-bitcoin-steakburger&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss.

Steak 'n Shake began its Bitcoin journey on May 9, 2025, when it announced that all locations would start accepting Bitcoin payments on May 16. The move gave over 100 million customers the option to pay with cryptocurrency. By September 30, the company reported a 15% increase in domestic same-store sales, driven largely by Bitcoin payments, as reported by the CryptoBasic article.

The company thanked the Bitcoin community for its support and highlighted the success of its Bitcoin initiative. However, a recent X poll showed mixed results regarding the addition of Ethereum payments, with initial opposition turning into majority support. Despite this, Steak 'n Shake remains committed to Bitcoin, the CryptoBasic article noted.

The introduction of Bitcoin payments by Steak 'n Shake is part of a broader trend in the fast-food industry. Other major chains, such as FAT Brands, Subway, and Pizza Hut, have also started accepting Bitcoin payments, indicating a growing adoption of cryptocurrencies in the industry, according to the CryptoBasic article.