Steak 'n Shake

McDonald’s is reintroducing fried apple pies in the U.S. after over three decades, starting June 23, as part of celebrations for America’s 250th birthday. The pies, originally introduced in 1968, were replaced by a baked version in 1992 but remained available in countries like Mexico and Australia. Other fast-food chains are also offering special items for the 250th anniversary.

A Steak 'n Shake in Sunrise, Florida, was ordered shut due to rodent activity, alongside several other South Florida restaurants for sanitation and pest issues. Establishments like Luv'n Oven Ale House and Mi Lindo Ecuador faced closures for roach infestations and 37 violations, respectively, but all reopened after cleanup and re-inspection.

eBay can save $1.2 billion in transaction costs by using Bitcoin instead of traditional payment methods. Ryan Cohen's bid to acquire eBay through GameStop is speculative and may not be successful. eBay can learn from Steak 'n Shake's success with Bitcoin Lightning Network payments.

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 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 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 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.

The article questions the adoption of the Lightning Network, noting its long existence but lack of significant traction. It mentions some innovations like the Starr app but highlights minimal transaction activity, even at businesses like Steak 'n Shake that accept both Lightning and Bitcoin Core.

Fold, a publicly traded Bitcoin services firm, has launched a 'Bitcoin Bonus' program enabling employers to offer employee bonuses in cryptocurrency. This initiative follows Fold's previous collaboration with Steak 'n Shake.

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 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.

A Steak 'n Shake employee was fatally shot through a drive-thru window after an argument with a group of customers. The victim had been employed at the location for only three months prior to the incident.

Crypto markets declined amid Trump's tariff-related uncertainty, with BTC, ETH, and other majors down 1-4%. The NYSE announced 24/7 tokenized stock/ETF trading, while Steak 'n Shake revealed $10M Bitcoin exposure. Bermuda plans a fully onchain economy with Coinbase and Circle, and Vitalik Buterin advocated for improved DAO governance.