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White Castle

EST. 1921 · Columbus, Ohio

+ CompareFDD notes
US UNITS295−1.3% YOY
GLOBAL UNITS350
AUV (US)$1.6M
INVESTMENT RANGE$513K–$1.4M
FRANCHISED %90%

01The Read

Slider burger chain and America's first fast-food hamburger chain

FIG 1 — US UNIT COUNT, 2019–2025
283
2019
282
2020
291
2021
286
2022
293
2023
299
2024
295
2025

SOURCE: QSR PRO ESTIMATES

02Our Coverage

6 STORIES
The QSR Labor Crisis in 2026: Wages, Automation, and the Fight for the Future of Fast FoodMar 28, 2026Beyond Meat Faces Delisting as QSR Partners Quietly Exit Plant-Based MenusMar 25, 2026White Castle's Texas Gambit: Why the Slider Icon Is Finally Crossing the Red RiverMar 24, 2026Haidilao's Robot Chaos: What a Viral Incident Reveals About the Limits of Restaurant AutomationMar 24, 2026Solo Dining Hits 47% of QSR Visits as the 'Me Economy' Reshapes Restaurant StrategyMar 24, 2026One Box, One Vendor: Audivi AI and Quail Digital Bet That Bundled Hardware Changes the Voice AI GameMar 24, 2026
FDD Fact Sheet · 2025
FRANCHISE FEE
—
ROYALTY
5%
AD FUND
—
TERM
10 YRS
LIQUIDITY
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NET WORTH
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