Countdown to Cravings! Construction Commences at New White Castle® Daytona Beach Location

Fourth Freestanding Central Florida White Castle® Slated to Open Late Fall 2026, Bringing More Than 70 New Jobs to Volusia County

COLUMBUS, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Crave continues to rise in Daytona Beach! White Castle®, home of The Original Slider® and America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, today broke ground on a new Castle at 1944 LPGA Boulevard, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32117. Grand opening is forecasted for late Fall 2026.

The Daytona Beach Castle will be designed in White Castle’s modern “neighborhood” prototype style. Plans call for indoor seating, outdoor seating, and two drive-thru lanes where team members will deliver orders directly to cars. When it opens, the new Castle will create more than 70 jobs for local residents, reinforcing White Castle’s long-standing commitment to community growth and opportunity.

Joining White Castle leaders at today’s ceremony were elected officials, development partners, brand ambassadors, and a “sprinkling of the onions” on the spot where a future grill will be placed. The festive event continues the brand’s tradition of blending heritage, community spirit, and a touch of fun, all while showcasing White Castle’s devotion to Central Florida.

“Opening a new Castle in Daytona Beach is a dream come true for our family-owned business,” said White Castle Chief Marketing Officer Jamie Richardson. “Bringing hot, tasty, affordable food available around the clock to more people in new places is the reason we exist. Today’s groundbreaking event means we can officially begin our countdown to opening day and we can’t wait.”

Daytona Beach City Manager Deric C. Feacher said, “We’re excited to welcome White Castle to Daytona Beach as its first location in our area. This iconic brand has a loyal following, and its arrival adds to the variety of dining options that make our community such a diverse place to live, work, learn, play and visit.”

The new Daytona Beach restaurant reinforces White Castle’s ongoing commitment to serving hot, tasty Sliders and creating memorable moments for Cravers everywhere.

“Our vision is to feed the souls of Craver Generations everywhere and getting started on a new Castle in Daytona Beach puts us on a path to bring that to life in amazing ways as we look forward to satisfying local cravings as far as the eye can see,” added Richardson.

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About White Castle^®

White Castle, America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, has been making hot and tasty Sliders since 1921. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the family-owned business owns and operates 336 restaurants as well as a retail division providing its famous fare in freezer aisles of retail stores nationwide. As part of its commitment to offering the highest quality products, White Castle owns and operates its own Slider Provider meat plants, bakeries and frozen-Slider retail plants. White Castle has earned numerous accolades over the years including “Most Influential Burger of All Time” by Time magazine (2014, The Original Slider^®) and one of the “10 Most Innovative Dining Companies” by Fast Company (2021). White Castle is known for the legendary engagement of its team members and has received the Great Place to Work^® Certification™ for an extraordinary six consecutive years spanning 2021–2026. White Castle is beloved by its passionate fans (Cravers), many of whom compete each year for entry into the Cravers Hall of Fame. The official White Castle app makes it easy for Cravers to sign up for the CRAVER NATION REWARDS^® loyalty program, access sweet deals and place pickup orders at any time. For more information on White Castle and how to Follow Your Crave, visit whitecastle.com.