# Lightning Network Related Articles

Steak ’N Shake Doubles Down On Bitcoin With $10M Balance Sheet Boost

Steak 'n Shake has allocated $10 million to Bitcoin, adding approximately 105 BTC to its corporate balance sheet. The company channels all customer Bitcoin payments into a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve," directly linking its crypto holdings to same-store sales growth. This approach is operational rather than speculative, differing from firms that borrow to buy crypto. Since adopting Bitcoin via the Lightning Network in May 2025, the chain has seen payment processing fees drop by about 50% and double-digit sales increases. The reserve will fund store and ingredient upgrades without raising prices, reflecting a strategy to integrate cryptocurrency into daily operations and customer experience.

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