Krystal had a similar thought process.
In 1932,Rody Davenport Jr. and J. Glenn Sherrill opened the first Krystal location in Chattanooga, Tenn.
According to thechain’s website, the two were “sticklers for cleanliness.”
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And the rest is history.
In fact, the only states with both chains are Kentucky, Tennessee, and Florida.
The chain previously operated restaurants in other countries, but these locations are no longer open.
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Meanwhile, Krystal has a smaller restaurant footprint.
Based in Dunwoody, Ga., the burger chain currently has201 locations, primarily in the South.
Krystal also opened itsfirst Puerto Rico locationin November 2022.
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White Castle even patented this cooking method.
These are come in a few different varieties.
It’s also important to note that menu item availability can vary.
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For instance, White Castle has a few different waffle options, such as the Belgian Waffle Slider.
White Castle doesn’t have these offerings.
Fans can purchase these products online or in stores.
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Unfortunately for Krystal fans, the chain hasn’t yet made an appearance in grocery stores.
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Technology
Robots making food?
That’s nothing new for White Castle.
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Krystal hasn’t ventured into this space.
Pricing
When it comes to the cost of menu items, pricing can vary by location.
At one Florida-based White Castle, the Original Slider costs $1.19.
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Meanwhile, the Original Krystal goes for $1.89 at a similar location in the Sunshine State.
A Crispy Chicken slider at the same White Castle costs $2.79.
These price patterns might not be reflective across all menu items.
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