Steak ‘n Shake will pay hourly employees a 21¢-per-hour Bitcoin bonus and contribute $1,000 per child to savings, part of a broader push to embed crypto in compensation and treasury operations.
Steak 'n Shake says sales have surged since it began accepting Bitcoin (BTC) nine months ago, calling the move one of the fast‑food industry's boldest crypto initiatives. The national burger chain announced the jump on Tuesday but did not disclose exact figures.
Steak ’n Shake will begin crediting hourly staff with a $0.21-per-hour Bitcoin bonus starting March 1, 2026, subject to a two-year vesting schedule. The program is aimed at employee retention while signalling broader crypto payroll adoption.