Fast food giant Steak ‘n Shake is making waves in the world of cryptocurrency by becoming the first major chain to fully integrate Bitcoin payments, leveraging the Lightning Network for seamless transactions. This groundbreaking move was announced at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas on May 27th, marking a significant step towards mainstream acceptance of digital currencies for everyday commerce. Initial adoption has been impressive, with Steak ‘n Shake processing transactions that represent a portion of every 500 Bitcoin transactions globally on its very first day. 1 customer enthusiastically embraced the new payment option, paving the way for continued growth.