White Castle has announced plans to roll out automated hot food kiosks nationwide that will serve the chain’s burgers, introducing its signature sliders beyond the freezer aisles of restaurants and grocery stores.
The Columbus, Ohio-based fast food chain announced Tuesday, April 21, that it has entered into an exclusive partnership with Automated Retail Technologies (ART) to launch White Castle Crave & Go kiosks across the United States. The expansion will start with 1,000 locations, according to a press release.
What is a White Castle Crave & Go Kiosk?
The kiosk is designed to allow customers to access Hot White Castle Slides in locations where traditional restaurants are not nearby, such as college campuses, hospitals, workplaces, and transportation hubs.
“This partnership provides consumers with a fun new way to experience White Castle,” White Castle Chief Marketing Officer Jamie Richardson said in a release. “Automated retail allows us to meet consumers when the craving arises, whether on campus, in the hospital or at the workplace, while delivering the warm, delicious quality that has defined our brand for more than 100 years.”
White Castle said the kiosk’s orders are prepared on-demand and are meant to give busy customers a quick and convenient way to get their food without having to wait in line.
Automated Retail Technologies operates the Just Baked platform and has already installed kiosks in high-traffic environments such as health systems, universities, corporate campuses, and transportation centers. White Castle said the existing network made ART a natural partner for the expansion.
“We are proud to partner with an iconic American company like White Castle,” Automated Retail Technologies founder David Chessler said in a release. “Together, we will make it easier for consumers to access authentic White Castle favorites, even in locations where traditional restaurants are not available.”
When will the White Castle Kiosk be available?
White Castle said initial Crave & Go installations have already begun and are generating positive feedback. The company expects expansion to accelerate throughout 2026 as more locations come online.
The company, founded in 1921, operates approximately 340 restaurants and also sells frozen sliders at retail stores nationwide.
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