White Castle invites all customers to enjoy a free Cheese Slider on National Slider Day (May 15). Customers can simply visit White Castle to receive a complimentary Cheese Slider on National Slider Day, May 15. To receive the cheese slider, no purchase is required.
White Castle’s National Slider Day is one of their most important days. The family-owned, 101-year-old business has the opportunity to commemorate the iconic little square burger and to show its appreciation for the loyal customers that have helped White Castle grow over the years. White Castle anticipates giving away thousands of Cheese Sliders in its more than 350 locations.
Jamie Richardson, White Castle vice president, stated that “Giving our Cravers complimentary sliders on National Slider Day” is one way to thank our loyal fans. “We are so grateful to them for their unwavering passion for our sliders and other delicious menu items.”
White Castle has more than 15 types of meat, chicken, fish and egg-based sliders available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is a slider to suit every taste and it’s available at any hour of the day.
White Castle slider lovers have been known for going to great lengths to get their White Castle sliders. According to a national survey of 2,000 hamburger lovers, almost half (48%) said they would drive 30 miles or more to get a White Castle slider. However, more than one in four (27%) said they would travel 50 miles or more. You don’t have to travel that far to satisfy your cravings. White Castle has a coast-to-coast retail presence so people can find many of their great-tasting sliders in their nearby grocery club, convenience store, and convenience stores.
The burgers come in both a retail and restaurant version. They can be used to make a variety of delicious dishes including soups, salads, and quiches. For inspiration, visit the White Castle recipe site.
White Castle introduced National Slider Day in May 2015 to honor the iconic, steamed-grilled-on-a-bed-of-onions hamburger. The Original Slider is well-known for its hot, juicy flavor, but the 100% beef patties are equally popular for their 2-by-2 inch size. This makes it easy to eat, and it is also highly regarded.
Here are some more facts about White Castle sliders.
- White Castle’s founder invented the slider in 1921. He used a spatula to smash a meatball onto a griddle.
- White Castle introduced square sliders in 1954 to maximize the griddle area.
- White Castle also added five holes in the slider pat that year to help it absorb the flavors of the grilled onions.
- White Castle introduced Cheese Sliders to its standard menu in 1962, 40 years after the original slider was first served.
- The Original Slider was named by Times magazine as the “most influential burger” in 2014.
National Slider Day is right in the middle of National Hamburger Month. This White Castle creation was created to honor the pioneering fast-food hamburger industry.
