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White Castle boldly claims they use "100 percent" beef. That fairly non-specific brag doesn't really mean anything. Ground beef can be any cut of cow, and the Department of Agriculture says it can't have more than 30 percent fat. ... Each tiny slider packs 6 grams of fat — 2.5 of which is saturated.Jan 2, 2018

White Castle starts with a stack of 100% beef ("We call that a beef log," said Richardson) that then goes through the Meat Horn, which puts the holes in the log. The patties are then sliced and sent out to White Castles across the nation ready to be steamed.Feb 15, 2017

The plethora of onions found in both the White Castle and Krystal burgers are the culprit. Onions contain a natural sugar called fructose which are notorious in causing gas, bloating and even diarrhea.3 days ago

While they're slightly higher in protein and fiber than Burger King and McDonald's, White Castle's burgers almost double the sodium of our healthiest pick. It's similar to Burger King's hamburger in size and numbers, but takes second because of its higher sodium content.Dec 6, 2016

In 2012 as the company celebrated its 80th birthday, the Krystal chain was sold and is now owned by Argonne Capital Group (some locations are franchises). ...Apr 17, 2014

Krystal restaurants, both company-owned and franchised, operate in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, and Tennessee. There is a Krystal in West Memphis, Arkansas (directly across the Mississippi River from Memphis, Tennessee).

A: The 1921 Slider is made to order with seared and seasoned beef, and topped with savory grilled onions, smoked cheddar and pickles on a signature White Castle bun. Lettuce and tomato are available at select Castle locations.

• White Castle is a private fast food restaurant chain, founded on September 13, 1921, in Wichita, Kansas, U.S., by Billy Ingram and Walter Anderson. It has its headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, United States.

• There are 422 White Castle outlets, all in the United States and specifically in the Midwest and Tennessee, except for a significant discontiguous smattering of outlets in the New York metropolitan region.

• White Castle Year Opened: 1921 First Location: Wichita , KS Bite of History: The very first White Castle opened its doors on just $700. Founder Billy Ingram sold his slider-style burgers at the bargain price of five cents per patty and, over the years, the chain prided itself on offering affordable food.

• The Bank of Commerce Head Office branch is the only office of the bank and has been serving the financial needs of their customers in White Castle, Iberville county, Louisiana for over 93 years. Head Office office is located at 32460 Bowie Street, White Castle.

White Castle predates McDonald's by 19 years, the burger giant being founded in 1940. It also predates Burger King, or Insta-Burger King, as it used to be called, as well as KFC, Sonic, and Whataburger, all of which opened up during the fast food boom in the 1950s.Nov 26, 2020

There are 377 White Castle outlets, predominantly in the Midwest, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The exceptions are about 50 in the New York - New Jersey metropolitan area, three locations around Las Vegas, Nevada, one in Scottsdale, Arizona, one in Orlando, Florida, and two in Shanghai, China.

The first White Castle restaurant in the Detroit area opened on June 13, 1929, at 12328 E. Jefferson. Seventy-nine years and millions of hamburgers later, there is another White Castle location in Detroit.Jun 17, 2008

However, the mainstay dishes, the burgers, are very different. What makes White Castle special is the fact that its burgers are steamed and have a uniquely soggy texture, while Krystal is a miniature version of a traditional burger.Apr 17, 2014

White Castle starts with a stack of 100% beef ("We call that a beef log," said Richardson) that then goes through the Meat Horn, which puts the holes in the log. The patties are then sliced and sent out to White Castles across the nation ready to be steamed.Feb 15, 2017

While they're slightly higher in protein and fiber than Burger King and McDonald's, White Castle's burgers almost double the sodium of our healthiest pick. It's similar to Burger King's hamburger in size and numbers, but takes second because of its higher sodium content.Dec 6, 2016

“White Castle did operate several locations in Miami, Florida, from 1959 to 1967 after the founder of the company retired to the area. However, the locations were closed because the returns could not justify operating locations so far from our support facilities,” according to a corporate telephone message.Apr 1, 2015

Our founder, Billy Ingram—Billy was an entrepreneurial kind of person—struck up a great friendship with restaurateur Walt Anderson. Billy became really intrigued by this idea of the hamburger sandwich. He came up with the name: White for cleanliness and Castle for permanence and strength.Jun 22, 2020

White Castle, America's first fast-food hamburger chain, has been making hot and tasty Sliders as a family-owned business for 100 years. Based in Columbus, Ohio, White Castle started serving The Original Slider^® in 1921.Mar 9, 2021