Burger joint hires ‘chief MAHA officer’

Burger chain Steak ‘n Shake has hired a “chief MAHA officer.” The Indianapolis-based fast-food chain posted on X that the new executive role is “dedicated to advancing nutritional integrity, ingredient transparency, and the healthiness of our products.” Newsweek, noting that the chain is “among the most visible restaurant brands to align itself with the movement,” says the officer, Michael Boes, previously worked as senior adviser to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., adding that the move could “potentially set a precedent” for other chains.