Culver's

Culver Franchising System, LLC, doing business as Culver's, is an American fast-casual restaurant chain. The company was founded in 1984 by George, Ruth, Craig, and Lea Culver. The first location opened in Sauk City, Wisconsin, on July 18, 1984, under the name "Culver's Frozen Custard and ButterBurgers." The privately held company is headquartered in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. The chain operates primarily in the Midwestern United States, and has a total of 930 restaurants in 26 states as of October 2023.

History

The Culver's chain was founded by the Culver family in 1984, with the opening of the first location in Sauk City, Wisconsin. The restaurant was initially named "Culver's Frozen Custard and ButterBurgers," reflecting the signature items on its menu. The Culver family had a background in the restaurant business, with George and Ruth Culver having previously owned and operated an A&W restaurant in Sauk City.

Menu

Culver's menu primarily consists of hamburgers, cheese curds, frozen custard, and other fast-casual fare. The chain is particularly known for its "ButterBurgers," which are made from fresh, never frozen, Midwest-raised beef, and its frozen custard, which is made fresh in each restaurant every day.

Locations

As of October 2023, Culver's operates 930 restaurants in 26 states, primarily in the Midwestern United States. The company's headquarters are located in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.

See also

• List of hamburger restaurants
• List of frozen custard companies

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