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Buy a Culver’s Franchise

Culver’s is a fast-casual restaurant chain founded in 1984 by the Culver family in Sauk City, Wisconsin, famous for ButterBurgers, fresh frozen custard, cheese curds, and hearty comfort foods served with Midwestern hospitality. With over 1,000 locations across 26 states by 2025, it emphasizes quality ingredients, drive-thru efficiency, and community focus, achieving $4M+ average unit volumes through mentorship programs turning managers into multi-unit owners. This selective franchisor prioritizes experienced leaders in the $300B+ QSR sector for sustainable expansion.

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Why buy a Culver’s Franchise?

High AUVs, protected territories, and internal growth pipelines deliver robust ROI in a beloved brand with recession-resistant appeal.

Culver’s Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1984

    • Franchising Since

      1990

    • New Startup Cost

      $2,642,500 – $8,573,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $55,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $10,000

      plus attorneys' fees; $5,000 if buyer is existing franchisee

    • Royalty Fee

      4%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      2.5%

      of Gross Revenue

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      997

    • New Units Opened *

      53

    • Units Transferred *

      23

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $3,790,055

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Culver’s – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Culver's offers rigorous 6-8 week training, site selection, construction oversight, supply chain access, co-op marketing, and ongoing operations coaching via dedicated business partners. Territory exclusivity (3-mile radius) and manager-to-owner pathways ensure long-term success.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Ranked highly on Franchise 500; celebrated for 5%+ traffic growth, 10% same-store sales, and family-led culture amid rapid unit additions from 837 to 1,046 since 2022. They were also recognized by Franchise Business Review as one of the Top 200 Franchises in 2026.

  3. Industry / Market

    QSR burgers grow 5-7% annually, driven by premium comfort foods, drive-thru dominance, and custard innovation in a resilient dining landscape.

  4. Ideal Owner

    Proven restaurateurs with $2.6M-$8.5M investment, strong leadership, and community ties; hands-on operators (minimal absentee) with restaurant experience preferred.

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