McDonald's Rival Steak 'n Shake Makes Major Change to Its Signature Burgers

Steak ‘n Shake made a major change that began on June 1.

In a post on the first day of the month, the popular fast-food chain announced the news.

"Starting today, all our beef comes from pasture-raised cattle. Our beef is 100% grass-fed and grass-finished - no antibiotics or hormones added, ever," they wrote on X. "Steak n Shake is committed to serving the healthiest kind of beef at reasonable prices. It is simply the right thing to do."

And with this, they became the first American burger chain to make this change.

It was a move that certainly has gone over well with customers.

"Steak 'n Shake is the one fast food restaurant I will eat at-specifically because of this and the tallow move. So thankful for the real leadership," one person commented.

"The only fast food I will eat!," another person expressed.

"Kind of crazy a fast food joint is leading the charge to healthy eating. Would be fantastic to see mom and pop restaurants follow their lead," a consumer wrote.

"This is the way! We only eat fast food from steak and shake now," another consumer shared.

"This is amazing news!! I haven't eaten fast food in 10 YEARS! I hope you do the same with the cheese. Once cheese is real cheese and I know the source I'll come grab my first fast food cheeseburger in years! Thank you," one consumer said.

This change comes after the company named Michael Boes as the first-ever chief MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) officer. And in a post on LinkedIn announcing the news, he shared that "fast food doesn't have to mean processed, complicated, or artificial."

"It used to mean real, simple, and delicious - and it can again," he continued. "I'm grateful to join an organization so deeply committed to that mission, and I look forward to helping drive the next chapter of growth on that foundation."

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This story was originally published June 8, 2026 at 11:49 AM.