Steak n Shake Accepts Bitcoin at All U.S. Locations

Steak 'n Shake has become one of the first major U.S. fast food chains to accept Bitcoin payments across all its locations, marking a significant full-scale integration of cryptocurrency in the fast food sector. This move follows encouraging feedback from a March social media poll and includes marketing tie-ins with Tesla, distinguishing it from other brands like Chipotle and Subway, which have only piloted or limited crypto payment options. Meanwhile, other fast food and casual dining chains are focusing on menu innovation and customer experience enhancements: J D Wetherspoon introduced four new gourmet burgers made with 100% British beef, and Applebee’s is rolling out new Ziosk tablets for pay-at-the-table convenience in nearly 500 locations to improve service efficiency. In addition, major food companies like PepsiCo and Tyson Foods are accelerating the removal of artificial food dyes from their products ahead of FDA mandates, responding to consumer demand for healthier options. These developments highlight a broader trend in the food and restaurant industry toward technological integration, menu diversification, and healthier product offerings.