White Castle Doubles Down on Florida with Daytona Beach Groundbreaking
The iconic slider chain is set to break ground on its next Florida location on May 12, hot on the heels of a successful Kissimmee opening and as part of a broader statewide expansion that includes St. Augustine and Tampa.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Restaurant Openings

Key points
- White Castle will break ground on a new Daytona Beach restaurant on May 12.
- The new location is part of a major Florida expansion that also includes future restaurants in St. Augustine and the Tampa Bay area.
- The company recently opened its third Central Florida restaurant in Kissimmee on May 5.
- The Kissimmee location features a 3,430-square-foot building, 52 indoor seats, 40 outdoor seats, and two drive-through lanes, which may serve as a model for the Daytona site.
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