Franchise Summary
Description
Culver's is a fast-casual restaurant franchise in the United States, famous for its ButterBurgers made with fresh beef and fresh frozen custard, with over 800 locations nationwide since its founding in 1984. The franchise emphasizes community involvement, offers a diverse menu including chicken and fish options, and provides a family-friendly dining experience.
Corporate Structure
Franchising System, LLC We were originally incorporated in the State of Wisconsin on July 24, 1987, under the name Culver Franchising System, Inc. In October 2017, we converted from a Wisconsin corporation to a Wisconsin limited liability company, and changed our name to Culver Franchising System, LLC. Our parent company is Culver Franchising System Deluxe, LLC, whose parent company is Culver Franchising System Holdco, LLC, whose parent company is Culver Franchising Holdings, LLC, whose parent company is Culver Holdings, Inc. Our principal place of business and our parent companies’ principal places of business are 1240 Water Street, Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin 53578. The telephone number is (608) 643 7980 and our website is www.culvers.com. We do business under our corporate name and under the name “Culver’s.”
Earnings Transparency
This Franchise discloses far more about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry.
Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet
Financial Performance of "Standard" Units
Average Revenue Per Unit
Compared vs. Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) Industry$3,261,971 / unit
Franchise Type: Standard
Average Revenue During 2022
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Distribution of Culvers Franchisees
Culvers Franchise System Development in 2025
FAQ
How much investment do I need to start my own Culvers business?
Franchisees typically require at least $3,406,350 to $10,294,100 investment to get their Culvers business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Culvers?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $45,000 in fees directly to Culvers in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Culvers franchise? What are
the average revenues for a typical Culvers business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual
Culvers unit is approximately
$3,261,971. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure
document
How long do I need to commit to running a Culvers unit? What
is my contractual commitment?
Culvers franchisees are typically required to sign up to a
15 year contract initially. The renewal length
is 10 years. You can of course exit early but
don’t expect to get any refund!
Accessibility
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from
$3,406,350 to $10,294,100
which is
Much Higher
than the $0 to $0 average in the Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc
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