Fast-food chain to ban all microwaves from restaurants to 'improve food quality'

Indianapolis-based fast-food chain Steak 'n Shake announced it will be removing all microwaves from its kitchens.

"We expect every unit to be microwave-free by April 15. Quality restaurants don't need microwaves," the restaurant posted on X. "It is part of our journey to improve food quality and use traditional methods of cooking only."

The move echoes recent calls from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins to prioritize whole, minimally processed foods instead of relying on microwavable, ultra-processed meals.

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