White Castle to Give Away Free Original Sliders in Celebration of "National Slider Day" on May 15

Every customer can enjoy one complimentary Original Slider; 
no purchase necessary to redeem offer

White Castle is also offering limited-time deal: six Original Sliders for $4

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- White Castle, America's first fast-food hamburger restaurant and home to The Original Slider®, is recognizing National Slider Day on May 15 by treating its customers to a complimentary Original Slider. No purchase is necessary to enjoy this delicious steamed-grilled-on-a-bed-of-onions burger. Customers can simply use a digital coupon available on White Castle's website and social media channels or enter the code SLIDERDAY on the White Castle app to redeem the offer.

To add even more sizzle to the celebration, White Castle has a new ongoing deal: six Original Sliders for just $4. This offer, which launched May 9, brings the price of Original Sliders to just under 67¢ each and reinforces how the beloved burger brand continues to look out for its Cravers' wallets while satisfying their hunger.

White Castle introduced National Slider Day in May 2015 to honor the iconic Original Slider, which one year earlier in 2014 Time magazine declared "the most influential burger of all time." Though the Original Slider is highly regarded for its Crave-worthy taste, the 100% beef patty is equally as famous for its 2 x 2-inch size, making it so easy to eat it was dubbed the "Slider."

"The introduction of the Slider in 1921 helped turn White Castle into a household name and launched the fast-food industry as we know it today," said Jamie Richardson, vice president at White Castle. "We think a burger that has had so much influence in the food industry is worthy of its own special day, and what better way to celebrate than to thank our customers with a complimentary Slider."

White Castle's selection of Sliders has grown significantly since The Original Slider was introduced over 100 years ago. In 1962, 41 years after serving its first Slider, White Castle introduced its first new menu item – the Cheese Slider. Today, White Castle restaurants offer a variety of Sliders, including the Bacon Cheese Slider, Chicken Ring Slider, Double Cheese Slider and Breakfast Slider made with a fresh cracked egg. All can be ordered morning, noon and night. More than two-thirds of White Castles are open 24/7; many are open past midnight, providing customers delicious menu offerings and value no matter what time cravings hit.

In 1987, White Castle entered the retail food business by selling its one-of-a-kind Sliders in grocery store aisles. It was the very first fast-food chain to do so. Today, 38 years later, White Castle has sold more than 6.6 billion Sliders in grocery, club and convenience stores across all 50 states. Cravers can find their closest retailer at whitecastle.com/grocery.

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 Time magazine's "Most Influential Burger of All Time" (2014, The Original Slider®) and Thrillist's "Best Plant-Based Fast-Food Burger" (2019, Impossible^™ Slider). In 2021, Fast Company named the fast-food pioneer one of the "10 Most Innovative Dining Companies." White Castle is known for the legendary engagement of its team members and has received the Great Place to Work® Certification™ for an extraordinary four consecutive years spanning 2021–2024. 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^TM 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 www.whitecastle.com.

SOURCE White Castle