Key Takeaways
- Steak 'n Shake now accepts Bitcoin at all U.S. locations.
- Payments use the Lightning Network and convert to USD instantly.
- Over 100 million customers served annually can now pay in Bitcoin.
Steak ‘n Shake announced on May 16, 2025, that it now accepts Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network at all of its U.S. restaurant locations.
The integration is fully operational and not limited to a trial phase.
Seamless Transaction Process
Customers can use Lightning-compatible wallets to make purchases by scanning a QR code at the register.
Transactions are instantly converted to U.S. dollars at the point of sale through the company’s backend system, allowing seamless payment in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
Designed for High-Volume Settings
The system is designed specifically for high-volume, quick-service settings.
Steak ‘n Shake serves over 100 million customers each year, and the addition of Bitcoin payments offers an alternative option to a portion of that customer base.
Strategic Rollout and Industry Adoption
The company emphasized that the rollout supports its broader goal of enhancing payment flexibility and exploring emerging payment technologies.
Steak ‘n Shake joins a growing number of businesses adopting Bitcoin at the point of sale, especially through scalable solutions like the Lightning Network.
Expanding Bitcoin Transactions
With full U.S. coverage now in place, the fast-food chain becomes one of the largest restaurant operators in the country to support real-time Bitcoin transactions through Lightning.
