White Castle releases a throwback 1921 slider

White Castle, one of Columbus’ most recognizable brands, is returning to its roots with a century old version of its signature product as its 100th year draws to a close.

The burger chain’s founding location in Wichita, Kansas, which opened on March 10, 1921, is recognized as the first fast food restaurant. The company moved its headquarters to Columbus in 1934.

“As a family-owned business, to be able to celebrate our 100th birthday has been really gratifying,” Vice President

Jamie Richardson said. “We’re excited about what comes next.”

The chain recently released the 1921 Slider, mimicking the first fast food burger cooked 100 years ago.

“For us it’s something that seems perfectly appropriate,” Richardson

impact on growth.” She is looking for the overall economy, as measured by the gross domestic product, to expand at an annual rate of 7.9% in the current quarter ending in December, a big improvement from the lackluster 2.1% GDP gain in the July-september quarter.

The decline in the Conference Board confidence index followed an even bigger drop reported last week in the University of Michigan’s gauge of consumer sentiment, which fell in November to a decade’s low of 7.4, compared to a final October reading of 71.7.

The smaller decline in the Conference Board survey reflects the fact that this index places more emphasis on the labor market, which has been performing well this year.

JOSH REYNOLDS/AP The Conference Board reported Tuesday that its consumer confidence index dropped to a reading of 109.5, down from 111.6 in October.