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Automated Retail Technologies partners with White Castle

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April 22, 2026

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White Castle has formed an exclusive partnership with Automated Retail Technologies, LLC to expand distribution of its signature Sliders through hot-food automated kiosks.

The initiative marks a strategic move beyond the brand's traditional restaurant and grocery channels, using automated retail to reach consumers in more locations. The rollout will begin with 1,000 Crave & Go kiosks across a mix of commercial and institutional settings, according to a press release.

The kiosks use ART's Just Baked platform to prepare food on demand, giving consumers access to hot White Castle products in places where a standalone restaurant may not be feasible. Target locations include college campuses, hospitals, workplaces and transportation hubs, aligning with high-traffic environments where convenience and speed are critical. Company officials said the model allows White Castle to meet demand at the moment of purchase while maintaining product quality.

Executives from both companies said the partnership also creates a platform for future innovation, including menu items tailored specifically for automated retail. Initial deployments have already begun, with early results showing strong engagement and positive consumer feedback. The companies expect the pace of installations to increase through 2026 as additional sites come online.

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