Overview
- The company said the change is intended to improve food quality by using traditional cooking methods, adding the message 'Eat Real Food.'
- Posts on X and Instagram drew questions about what the chain microwaved, with industry context noting many kitchens use microwaves for prep tasks rather than cooking entrees.
- The announcement follows a 2025 switch to beef tallow for fries and other MAHA-themed updates such as cane‑sugar Coca‑Cola in glass bottles.
- A registered dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics warned against replacing seed oils with beef tallow due to higher saturated fat and cardiovascular risk concerns.
- The Biglari Holdings brand has roughly 390 U.S. restaurants and recently detailed a Bitcoin bonus of $0.21 per hour for hourly employees starting March 1 with a two‑year vesting period.