Fast food chain Steak ‘n Shake has announced plans to expand its operations into El Salvador, marking the company’s foray into the nation’s first countrywide Bitcoin adoption. The announcement follows Steak ‘n Shake’s participation in the country’s Bitcoin Histórico event on Wednesday and Thursday, where they gained firsthand experience with the nation’s Bitcoin infrastructure. Steak ‘n Shake began accepting Bitcoin payments at its stores in May and this move is further solidifying their commitment to integrating cryptocurrency into their business model, ultimately aiming for worldwide BTC acceptance. The company attributes a nearly 11% increase in same-store sales during Q2 to the implementation of Bitcoin payments. This expansion highlights growing acceptance of Bitcoin across different sectors, with small businesses playing a crucial role in driving broader adoption.