Steak ‘n Shake hires first ‘Chief MAHA Officer’

Steak ’n Shake on Tuesday announced its first Chief Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Officer who the company said will help guide the advancement of nutritional integrity in line with the Trump administration’s national movement geared toward eliminating chronic disease. 

Michael Boes, a former senior adviser at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), was selected to serve as the company’s chief MAHA officer. 

“Customers should never have to choose between taste and health,” Boes said in a statement touting Steak ’n Shake’s ingredient transparency. 

“When restaurants commit to both, they serve better food and they build lasting trust,” he added.

The company made headlines last year for transitioning from vegetable oil to beef tallow to cook their fries in.

Sardar Biglari, Chairman and CEO of Biglari Holdings, the owner of Steak ‘n Shake, said the decision to appoint a Chief MAHA Officer will continue to make the restaurant the “good differentiator” in fast food. 

“Michael is ideally suited for such a role, with his deep understanding of nutrition and his experience at the highest level of health policymaking,” Biglari added.

“To put it simply, good-tasting food should also be good for you.” 

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited a Steak ’n Shake back in March and said the company “has been great” after it made the switch from cooking its fries in seed oil to beef tallow, according to ABC 7.

Kennedy’s MAHA movement is based upon a broader push to reduce food dye, unhealthy oils and processed sugars from the staple American diet.

As cited in the MAHA report, ultra processed sugars are found in 75 percent of packaged foods.

Sixty-three percent of the U.S. population aged 2 years old and older derives more than 10% of their daily calories from added sugars, per the Department of Agriculture.

Copyright 2026 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

House Republican on Patel reported alcohol use: ‘As long as it doesn’t ...

Trump says he will ‘remember’ any company that doesn’t request tariff ...

Resignation is Trump’s last chance at redemption

Warsh declines to say whether Biden won 2020 election

Mejia sworn in, filling Sherrill’s seat and further narrowing GOP House ...

Iran ‘prepared to reveal new cards on the battlefield’ if ceasefire ...

Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress in face of expulsion ...

Tucker Carlson ‘sorry for misleading people’ with Trump support

Emmer warns Ilhan Omar will ‘be held accountable’ if found to have ...

Live updates: Vance still in DC with Iran peace talks in ...

Senate GOP unveils budget plan to fund ICE, Border Patrol through Trump’s term

Senate Republicans hope Supreme Court ‘surprise’ could help save majority

Trump’s feud with Powell threatens plans to replace Federal Reserve chair

Roy unveils immigration bill dubbed ‘MAMDANI Act’

The Pentagon could be about to make a $55 billion mistake

Trump, Iran under the gun with ceasefire expiring: What to know

Pentagon wants $1.5 trillion budget for Golden Dome, drones, troop raises

Chris Murphy clarifies ‘awesome’ post on Iran war

© The Hill