{"id":28905,"date":"2025-05-28T03:47:40","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T03:47:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=28905"},"modified":"2025-05-28T03:47:40","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T03:47:40","slug":"steak-n-shake-slashes-fees-by-50-after-bitcoin-rollout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=28905","title":{"rendered":"Steak \u2018n Shake Slashes Fees by 50% After Bitcoin Rollout"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Steak \u2018n Shake might be famous for its burgers and milkshakes, but now it\u2019s making headlines for something entirely different: Bitcoin. The American fast-food chain recently shared that it\u2019s seeing early success after adopting Bitcoin payments at all U.S. locations, and the numbers are turning heads across both the crypto and restaurant industries.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fast-Food Meets Lightning Network<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">At the Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas, Steak \u2018n Shake COO Dan Edwards took the stage with a bold claim: the company has already cut payment processing fees in half thanks to Bitcoin. Instead of relying on traditional credit card rails, which often come with fees between 2 and 3 percent, the chain has been using the Lightning Network, a layer-2 solution that allows for fast and low-cost Bitcoin transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">JUST IN: STEAK N SHAKE JUST SAID &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BITCOIN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">#BITCOIN<\/a> IS FASTER THAN CREDIT CARDS&#8221;. &#8220;WE ARE SAVING 50% IN PROCESSING FEES&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;WE ARE SEEING A SPIKE IN GROWTH AFTER ACCEPTING BTC&#8221; <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/15.1.0\/72x72\/1f525.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udd25\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/I9feEBbjZW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/I9feEBbjZW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Bitcoin Historian (@pete_rizzo_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pete_rizzo_\/status\/1927401312519356512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">May 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Lightning Network doesn\u2019t just speed up payments. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It slashes costs, reduces reliance on banks, and <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">provides<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> a decentralized <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">way to transfer<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> funds.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> That\u2019s a big deal in an industry where margins are notoriously tight.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1 in 500 Global Bitcoin Transactions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to Edwards, Steak \u2018n Shake didn\u2019t just quietly test this out. On <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">day one<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> of the rollout, the chain was responsible for one in every 500 Bitcoin transactions globally. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That might not sound huge, but for a burger chain to make <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">that kind of<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> impact in the Bitcoin ecosystem, especially <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">in<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> 24 hours, is no small feat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER: <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-crypto-to-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Top 20 Crypto to Buy in May 2025<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The move wasn\u2019t just about making headlines. Edwards emphasized that lower transaction fees translate directly to better margins, a crucial edge in the fast-food business. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By reducing payment costs by nearly 50%, the company can reinvest that money <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">into<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> operations, staffing, or customer experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"chart crypto-chart-instance\" id=\"crypto_chart_6836864597fea\" data-coin-id=\"btc-bitcoin\">\n<div class=\"chart__header\">\n<div class=\"chart__info\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-icon\">\n                <img id=\"crypto_chart_6836864597fea-chart__info-icon-img\">\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-name\" id=\"crypto_chart_6836864597fea-chart__info-name\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-label\">Price<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-label\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_6836864597fea-chart__info-symbol\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_6836864597fea-chart__info-price\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-value\" id=\"crypto_chart_6836864597fea-chart__info-marketcap\">&#8211;<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__controls\">\n<div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--24h\" id=\"crypto_chart_6836864597fea-btn-24h\">24h<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--7d\" id=\"crypto_chart_6836864597fea-btn-7d\">7d<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--30d\" id=\"crypto_chart_6836864597fea-btn-30d\">30d<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--1y\" id=\"crypto_chart_6836864597fea-btn-1y\">1y<\/button><br \/>\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--all-time\" id=\"crypto_chart_6836864597fea-btn-all-time\">All Time<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n                <button class=\"chart__button chart__button--logarithmic\" id=\"crypto_chart_6836864597fea-btn-log\">Log<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__container\">\n        <canvas class=\"chart__canvas\" id=\"crypto_chart_6836864597fea-cryptoChart\"><\/canvas>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This kind of efficiency could set a trend. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If other chains follow suit, Bitcoin <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">might not just<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> be <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">for<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> techies and traders <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">anymore<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> It could be something you use when grabbing lunch.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A Broader Tech Vision<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bitcoin payments are just one piece of Steak \u2018n Shake\u2019s bigger tech strategy. Edwards hinted at a future that includes AI-powered kitchens, drone deliveries, and maybe even blockchain-powered loyalty programs. It\u2019s a vision that pairs classic Americana with a futuristic twist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The company is also exploring the idea of accepting Bitcoin from international franchisees, <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">opening<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the door to crypto-backed expansion in markets where local regulations <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">allow<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><strong style=\"font-size: 16px\">DISCOVER:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/crypto-presales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">The 12+ Hottest Crypto Presales to Buy Right Now<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Customers Get in on the Fun<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To celebrate the rollout, Steak \u2018n Shake introduced a limited-time \u201cBitcoin Burger\u201d and \u201cBitcoin Milkshake\u201d at select locations. These were small but clever marketing plays that helped raise awareness and encouraged first-time Bitcoin payments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Real Adoption, Real Results<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In a space often filled with hype, Steak \u2018n Shake\u2019s Bitcoin move stands out because it\u2019s <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">working. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The company saw measurable savings and meaningful adoption almost immediately, all while <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">flipping<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> burgers and pouring shakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">That\u2019s not just a proof of concept. That\u2019s real-world <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">crypto,<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> with fries on the side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-crypto-to-explode\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">20+ Next Crypto to Explode in 2025\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h2 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n        <\/ul>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Steak \u2018n Shake has reduced its payment processing fees by 50% after adopting Bitcoin via the Lightning Network.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        On launch day, the company accounted for 1 in every 500 Bitcoin transactions globally, signaling strong early adoption.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        The fast-food chain highlighted how Lightning Network payments offer faster speeds and lower costs compared to credit cards.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Bitcoin payments are part of a larger tech vision that may include AI kitchens, drone deliveries, and blockchain loyalty programs.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/p>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n        Promos like the \u201cBitcoin Burger\u201d and \u201cBitcoin Milkshake\u201d helped raise awareness and drive real-world crypto use among customers.    <\/li>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">    <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>    <\/span><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/adoption\/steak-n-shake-slashes-fees-by-50-after-bitcoin-rollout\/\">Steak \u2018n Shake Slashes Fees by 50% After Bitcoin Rollout<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Steak \u2018n Shake might be famous for its burgers and milkshakes, but now it\u2019s making headlines for something entirely different: Bitcoin. The American fast-food chain recently shared that it\u2019s seeing early success after adopting Bitcoin payments at all U.S. locations, and the numbers are turning heads across both the crypto and restaurant industries. 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