Culvers
Culver Franchising System Deluxe, LLC
Company Information
1240 Water Street
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.”
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2 Ongoing Lawsuits
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
10/10
Earning Transparency
10/10
Summary of potential earnings
$3,261,971 / unit
Average Revenue During 2022QSR
$282,742
Industry Low
$3,261,971
Industry High
Franchise System Development
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Employee Contact Database
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $30,000 Maximum: $55,000
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $2,811,500 Maximum: $6,867,000
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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