Crypto-Friendly American Fast Food Chain Steak ‘n Shake Expands Into El Salvador
2025-11-16 18:45
Steak ‘n Shake, the US fast-food chain known for embracing Bitcoin payments, is expanding into El Salvador, the first country to adopt BTC as legal tender. Key Takeaways: Steak ‘n Shake is expanding into El Salvador after becoming one of the most prominent US fast-food chains to adopt Bitcoin payments. The company attributes an 11% Q2 sales boost and a 15% Q3 jump to its Bitcoin integration. A brief attempt to consider ETH payments sparked backlash, prompting the chain to reaffirm its allegiance to Bitcoin users. The company announced the move on Saturday after participating in the Bitcoin Histórico event held in San Salvador earlier in the week. “We were honored to be in Bitcoin Country,” the company wrote on X , signaling deeper involvement in the nation’s crypto-driven economy. Steak ‘n Shake’s Bitcoin Push Drives 11% Surge in Q2 Sales The expansion follows Steak ‘n Shake’s decision in May...
