Technology

White Castle to expand slider reach with 1K automated kiosks

April 22, 2026

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White Castle has partnered with Automated Retail Technologies, LLC to expand access to its sliders through hot-food automated kiosks, marking a significant step in the brand's growth beyond traditional grocery and restaurant locations, according to a press release.

A kiosk in Boston. Photo: White Castle

The collaboration supports the national deployment of White Castle Crave & Go kiosks across a wide range of commercial and institutional environments. The companies are starting with 1,000 locations and plan to grow their presence to deliver products to consumers in locations where a traditional White Castle restaurant is often not available.

The kiosks utilize the Just Baked platform from Automated Retail Technologies, or ART, which is already present in high-traffic areas such as healthcare systems, corporate campuses and transportation hubs.

"This partnership provides a fun new way for consumers to experience White Castle," Jamie Richardson, White Castle chief marketing officer, said in the press release. "Automated retail allows us to meet consumers when cravings strike — on campuses, in hospitals and at workplaces—while delivering the hot and tasty quality, that has defined our brand for more than 100 years."

The Crave & Go orders are prepared for guests on demand through the technology-enabled platform. White Castle and ART also intend to collaborate on future product innovation and menu expansion specifically designed for the automated retail environment.

"We're proud to partner with an American icon like White Castle," David Chessler, founder of Automated Retail Technologies, said in the press release. "Together, we're making it easier for consumers to access authentic White Castle favorites in locations where traditional restaurants may not be available."

Kiosk deployment has already begun, and both companies expect expansion to accelerate throughout 2026 as additional sites come online.

White Castle operates about 340 restaurants as well as a retail division.