Steak ‘n Shake, an iconic American restaurant brand, has awarded its hourly team members an additional 21 cents in Bitcoin for every hour worked.
The program launched today at company-operated locations. This number refers to the digital currency’s cap of 21 million coins.
Starting March 1, ALL hourly employees will earn a Bitcoin bonus of 21 cents per hour! 🧡
We also contribute $1,000 to Trump’s account to support the children of our employees. 🇺🇸
We aim to be the highest paying employer in our respective communities. We strive to pay to get the best…
— SteaknShake (@SteaknShake) March 2, 2026
The burger chain also contributed $1,000 to the accounts of employees’ children.
Steak ‘n Shake began accepting BTC payments through the Lightning Network in May 2025, a move that nearly halved processing costs and boosted second quarter sales by more than 10%.
Building on this momentum, the company added $10 million in bitcoin earlier this year and later allocated another $5 million from crypto sales.
A growing number of US employers have begun to include Bitcoin in their compensation packages, citing the asset’s affordability and potential as a hedge against currency declines.
In a separate statement, Steak ‘n Shake reported a 15% increase in US store sales so far this quarter, credited Bitcoiners and MAHA supporters for the momentum, and said it will continue to invest in higher quality food to differentiate itself in the fast food industry.
News Alert: Steak n Shake’s same-store sales are up 15% year-to-date in the first quarter, outpacing ALL other fast-food chains!
Thank you, Bitcoiners!
Thank you, MAHA!We continue to invest in food quality to make Steak n Shake a great differentiator…
— SteaknShake (@SteaknShake) March 2, 2026
