A historic fast-food chain that helped pioneer the modern hamburger restaurant has closed one of its oldest locations, continuing a series of closures as operators increasingly weigh performance against the value of owned real estate.
The latest shutdown ends nearly nine decades of service at a location that became a fixture in its community, underscoring a broader industry trend in which even longstanding establishments are no longer immune to shifting business priorities.
Known for its signature small, square burgers, better known as sliders, White Castle was founded in 1921 in Wichita, Kansas. Widely recognized as the world’s first fast-food hamburger chain, the company now operates more than 300 restaurants across the U.S.
White Castle closes 89-year-old restaurant
White Castle has permanently closed its restaurant at 1120 University Ave W in St Paul, Minnesota, ending an 89-year run in the community…