The new Castle in The Colony is scheduled to open in 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — White Castle, America’s fast-food pioneer and the company behind The Original Slider®, made a monumental announcement. For the first time in its 104 years, the family-owned business is opening a restaurant in Texas!
White Castle’s very own Town Crier revealed plans to build the first Texas Castle at the Grandscape in The Colony.
For the first time in its 104 years, the family-owned business is opening a restaurant in Texas! The Castle will be in The Colony.
White Castle’s leadership team, Town Crier, local business and civic leaders, Cravers and other special guests joined in the festivities announcing plans to build a Castle in The Colony, the first ever White Castle in Texas.
Rendering of the White Castle opening in The Colony in 2026.
During a special event this morning, White Castle’s very own Town Crier revealed plans to build the first Texas Castle at the Grandscape in The Colony, near the intersection of Destination Drive and Grandscape Boulevard. White Castle’s leadership team, local business and civic leaders, Cravers and other special guests joined in the festivities.
The White Castle at Grandscape plans to serve hot and tasty Sliders, prepared on steamed buns made in White Castle’s own bakeries, beginning in the summer of 2026. The opening is anticipated to create 80 to100 jobs for a company just recognized with the Great Place to Work® Certification™ for a fifth consecutive year.
“White Castle has been creating memorable moments with our iconic hot and tasty Sliders for more than a century, and today, we are reaching a new milestone as we prepare to bring that Crave to Texas for the very first time,” said Lisa Ingram, CEO of White Castle and a member of the founding family’s fourth generation. “We couldn’t imagine a more fitting location than Grandscape in The Colony for our debut in the Lone Star State, and we can’t wait to welcome new Cravers into the White Castle family.”
White Castle owns 335 restaurants nationwide. In addition to The Original Slider, White Castle menu highlights include the new Crispy Chicken Slider, Panko Breaded Fish Slider, breakfast Sliders available 24/7 featuring fresh-cracked eggs, and delectable sides.
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 335 restaurants as well as a retail division providing its famous fare in freezer aisles of grocery stores nationwide. White Castle is beloved by its passionate fans (Cravers), many of whom compete each year for entry into the Cravers Hall of Fame. For more information on White Castle and how to Follow Your Crave, visit whitecastle.com.
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