Steak 'n Shake Reports Double-Digit Sales Growth Following Bitcoin Adoption

Steak 'n Shake reported double-digit same-store sales growth since integrating Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network in May 2025. The company saw a 19% increase in same-store sales for franchise locations this quarter, with quarterly growth accelerating to 15% in Q3. Bitcoin payments allow the chain to save approximately 50% on processing fees compared to traditional credit card providers. The company also holds $10 million in Bitcoin as part of its strategic reserves.