Cravers rejoice! White Castle, home of The Original Slider and America’s first fast-food hamburger chain, will officially open its Clermont Castle at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 12. The Clermont Castle marks the iconic brand’s second freestanding restaurant in Florida and brings 75 new jobs to Lake County.

Located at 4551 Collina Terrace in the Plaza Collina development at SR 50 and Plaza Collina Blvd., the 3,220-square-foot Castle will feature indoor seating for 72, outdoor seating for 56, and two drive-through lanes with team members delivering orders directly to cars. Designed with a sleek, modern-industrial style, the Clermont Castle reflects White Castle’s vision of blending innovation with classic hospitality.

“The Clermont Castle reflects White Castle’s commitment to satisfying cravings with hot and tasty, affordable food,” says Jamie T. Richardson, Vice President at White Castle. “It’s our way of saying thank you to the citizens of Clermont. We can’t wait to open our Clermont Castle and continue to fulfill our vision to feed the souls of Craver generations everywhere.”

Joining the grand opening celebration will be White Castle President and CEO Lisa Ingram – a fourth-generation family member – along with other family members and company leaders, local elected officials, development partners, and invited guests. The general public is invited to experience the crave-worthy moment after the ribbon is cut and the grills are fired up at 9 a.m.

“Our Clermont residents are craving the opening of White Castle,” Mayor Tim Murry says. “We are grateful to the White Castle team for bringing 75 new jobs and continued growth to our area.”

The Clermont Castle builds on the success of the flagship Orlando Castle—the world’s largest freestanding White Castle—which has become a top performer among the more than 340 restaurants the brand operates nationwide. White Castle also operates an inline restaurant located directly behind the Orlando Castle, exclusively serving delivery and grab-and-go orders. A third freestanding location is planned for Kissimmee’s Old Town Entertainment District.

Since its founding in 1921, White Castle has remained a family-owned business committed to delivering flavorful, affordable food and exceptional service. Guests can look forward to classic menu favorites, including The Original Slider®, Crave Clutch, and popular sides such as Chicken Rings and Mozzarella Sticks—all served in a sleek, modern-industrial restaurant design.