White Castle Touches Down at Southwest Florida International Airport

Travelers can now enjoy hot, craveable Sliders on demand through an automated kiosk at RSW

COLUMBUS, Ohio–(BUSINESS WIRE)–White Castle, the family-owned fast-food pioneer and the first chain to bring its restaurant Sliders to retail freezer aisles, is expanding its on-the-go footprint with a new automated kiosk at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), meeting travelers where and when cravings strike. Travelers passing through the greater Fort Myers area can now enjoy freshly heated, ready-to-eat beef and chicken Sliders on demand — offering a quick, convenient option before a flight or as they arrive to enjoy the area’s premier beaches and islands.

The White Castle kiosk is part of a partnership with Just Baked, an automated food kiosk company, and Evolvending, an operator of automated dining solutions in travel hubs. Through Evolvending’s deep relationships within the airport industry, the partnership is evolving to new sites at a quick pace. This latest launch is located within RSW’s renovated terminal food court, which is transitioning to a vending-focused dining model designed to serve travelers efficiently in a high-traffic airport environment.

The fully automated unit features a curated menu of White Castle retail Sliders, including the iconic 100% beef Original Slider^®, Classic Cheese Sliders, the Cheddar Bacon Cheese Slider, and the Chicken & Cheese Slider. Orders are prepared hot and ready for guests on demand, with minimal wait.

“Airports are all about speed, convenience and reliability, and this automated kiosk at RSW lets us deliver the White Castle experience in a world-class facility in a way that fits how people travel today,” said Sarah Paulson, director of retail marketing, innovation, and licensing at White Castle. “By combining automation with our iconic Sliders thanks to our partnership with Just Baked and Evolvending, we’re meeting travelers where they are and rethinking what airport dining can look like.”

“We’re excited to launch our exclusive partnership with White Castle at Southwest Florida International Airport,” said Valentina Ellison, CEO of Evolvending. “This location showcases the future of airport dining through its unique design and restaurant-quality food delivered through automation.”

The installation at RSW builds on White Castle’s growing presence in airport environments. In addition to Fort Myers, White Castle operates an automated kiosk at Boston Logan International Airport and plans to expand its kiosk footprint to additional airports across the U.S., extending the brand’s reach to travelers in high-traffic transportation hubs and reinforcing its focus on accessibility in on-the-go settings.

White Castle’s lineup of retail Sliders is available for purchase at grocery and club stores locally and in all 50 states. These Sliders are made with the same ingredients — 100% beef patty steamed on a bed of onions — as the beloved Sliders served in restaurants.

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 about 340 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 five consecutive years spanning 2021–2025. 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.

About Automated Retail Technologies

ART is a leader in automated retail, offering state-of-the-art, self-service kiosks that deliver fresh, hot, and ready-to-eat meals without the need for on-site staff. Designed for convenience and scalability, ART’s kiosks provide restaurants, brands and many types of locations with new ways to reach customers anywhere, anytime. ART is shaping the future of the hot food kiosk food service industry, experienced in distribution, delivering exceptional experiences to consumers, and creating value for our partners and investors. With its small footprint and wide variety of food options, ART is pioneering a new era of convenience and sophistication.

About Evolvending

Evolvending is a leader in modern automated retail, delivering innovative, self-service food and beverage solutions designed for today’s on-the-go traveler. By blending smart hardware, intuitive software, and data-driven operations, the company enables fresh, premium hot and cold food availability around the clock. Evolvending operates across high-traffic transportation hubs—including airports, train stations, and travel plazas—in markets such as Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Philadelphia, and Fort Myers. Its modular, technology-forward platform helps partners expand retail access, streamline labor, and serve guests wherever they are. For more information on Evolvending, visit evolvending.com.

Editor’s Note: Download images of the kiosk here.

Contacts

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Kerelle Sampson, Werth
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