Steak ‘n Shake Says Sales Grew Double Digits Since Bitcoin Adoption

Steak ‘n Shake says its sales have increased by double digits since the burger franchise began accepting Bitcoin through the Lightning Network last year. The company’s claim was reported by Bitcoin Magazine on September 9, 2026, in an update highlighting the business performance associated with its Bitcoin payment rollout. Lightning is a Bitcoin-based payment network designed to facilitate transactions outside the main blockchain. The report did not provide an exact sales-growth percentage or disclose whether the increase was measured across all locations or a specific period. Steak ‘n Shake’s adoption makes the franchise one of the consumer businesses cited in connection with Bitcoin payments, while the reported sales growth offers a commercial data point for market participants monitoring real-world cryptocurrency use. Bitcoin remains the relevant digital asset tied to the payment initiative.