Michael Boes
Coverage of Michael Boes in the Nexus archive.
- Steak ‘n Shake exec Michael Boes says that if every credit card user switched to Bitcoin, the chain would save approximately $6 million annually — funds he said go directly toward upgrading the food
Steak 'n Shake executive Michael Boes claims that if all credit card users switched to Bitcoin, the chain could save $6 million annually, which would fund food upgrades. The statement highlights potential cost savings from adopting cryptocurrency payments.
- Steak ‘n Shake Says Bitcoin Payments Cut Processing Costs by 50%, Save $6 Million Annually
Steak 'n Shake implemented Bitcoin payments via the Lightning Network, reducing processing costs by 50% and saving $6 million annually. The shift contributed to a 15% same-store sales growth in Q3 2025, outpacing competitors, while funds from Bitcoin savings are used to upgrade food quality and launch Bitcoin-themed menu items.
- Steak ‘n Shake’s new chief MAHA officer: We’re going ‘back to the glory days of fast food’
Steak 'n Shake is revamping its ingredients and cooking methods to align with the Trump administration’s health agenda, as stated by its new chief Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) officer, Michael Boes, who aims to restore 'glory days of fast food.'
- Steak 'n Shake's new 'Chief MAHA Officer' teases RFK Jr-inspired menu shift
Steak 'n Shake will switch to grass-fed beef by June 1, as announced by its new 'Chief MAHA Officer' Michael Boes, aligning with the Trump administration's 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) agenda. The move follows a previous shift to beef tallow in fryers, supported by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who advocates for reducing ultra-processed foods.
- Steak 'n Shake's new 'Chief MAHA Officer' teases RFK Jr-inspired menu shift
Steak 'n Shake announced it will switch to grass-fed beef at all locations by June 1, as part of its alignment with the 'Make America Healthy Again' (MAHA) agenda. The move is led by newly appointed 'Chief MAHA Officer' Michael Boes, who previously worked at the Health and Human Services (HHS) under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a key advocate for the initiative.
- Steak ‘n Shake taps MAHA officer as fast-food chain joins RFK Jr's push to overhaul American diet
Steak 'n Shake has appointed Michael Boes as its first Chief MAHA Officer, aligning with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s 'Make America Healthy Again' movement to promote healthier, more transparent ingredients. The company is shifting to beef tallow for fried items, removing seed oils, and using grass-fed beef and a2 milk, while President Trump endorsed the initiative.
- Steak ‘n Shake hires first ‘Chief MAHA Officer’
Steak 'n Shake appointed its first Chief Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Officer, Michael Boes, a former senior adviser at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The role aligns with the Trump administration's national movement to eliminate chronic disease through nutritional integrity.