Shares of Serve Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:SERV) climbed 12% on Wednesday after the company disclosed a partnership with White Castle to facilitate food deliveries using Serve’s autonomous sidewalk robots via the Uber Eats platform.
Under the agreement, customers who place White Castle orders from addresses inside Serve’s delivery zone can receive their meals delivered by Serve’s robotic units. The tie-up also increases Serve’s footprint on the Uber Eats platform, which the companies say already supports robotic deliveries in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, and Alexandria, VA.
Serve described its third-generation robots as engineered to transport temperature-sensitive orders and to preserve food quality during transit. The company specifically cited White Castle items such as sliders, Chicken Rings, Mozzarella Sticks, Crinkle-Cut Fries, and Crave Cases as examples of menu items the robots will carry.
Commenting on the partnership, Ali Kashani, CEO of Serve Robotics, said: "White Castle is a legendary brand that helped define convenient, fast meals, and we’re thrilled to bring that legacy into the future."
From White Castle’s standpoint, the collaboration is intended to pair convenience with emerging delivery technology. Chris Shaffery, Sr. Vice President of Restaurant Operations at White Castle, said the arrangement provides "an exciting new way to combine convenience, technology, and great taste together, while allowing Cravers to enjoy their favorite items in a fun and sustainable way."
The autonomous delivery option is live on Uber Eats for customers located within Serve’s operating area. The companies indicated that additional U.S. cities are planned for future expansion, though no further timeline or list of new markets was provided.
Context and operational notes
- Serve’s robotic deliveries will operate through the Uber Eats ordering and fulfillment channel in areas where Serve has an active delivery zone.
- Robots are described as third-generation units intended for temperature-sensitive food transport while maintaining quality during delivery.
- The partnership increases Serve’s visible presence on Uber Eats alongside the roster of U.S. cities where the platform already handles robotic deliveries.
Availability
Customers can select the autonomous delivery option for White Castle orders only if their delivery address falls within Serve’s operating area. The companies noted additional expansion across other U.S. cities is planned but did not specify dates or locations.