FAQs
As of July, 2024, there are 998 Culver's restaurants in the United States. These restaurants are located in 26 states and territories and 793 cities. The state with the most Culver's locations is Wisconsin, with 136 restaurants. This is about 14% of all Culver's locations in the United States.
Where in Wisconsin did Culver's originate? ›
In 1984, Craig and Lea Culver, along with Craig's parents George and Ruth, opened the very first Culver's in the family's beloved hometown of Sauk City, Wisconsin, and began serving ButterBurgers® and Frozen Custard.
Is Culver's exclusive to Wisconsin? ›
Midwest. In 1993, Culver's was still a small, local chain, with only 14 restaurants across southern Wisconsin. Culver's first restaurants outside Wisconsin opened in Buffalo, Minnesota, in September 1995, Roscoe, Illinois, in December 1995, and Dubuque, Iowa, in November 1997.
What makes Culver's special? ›
It's a promise that begins with sourcing the best ingredients and continues through to the way we prepare your meal: fresh, just for you. It's why we always use fresh, never frozen beef and whole, white meat chicken from America's family farms. It's why we only use family farm-fresh dairy for our Frozen Custard.
How much does Culver's pay an hour in Wisconsin? ›
How much does Culver's in Wisconsin pay? Average Culver's hourly pay ranges from approximately $11.28 per hour for Cook to $19.84 per hour for Manager. The average Culver's salary ranges from approximately $46,065 per year for Assistant Manager to $124,900 per year for Director of Operations.
How much does a crew member at Culver's make? ›
Average Culver's Crew Member hourly pay in the United States is approximately $13.46, which meets the national average.
What kind of meat do Culver's use? ›
Our ButterBurgers® are made with our special blend of three cuts of beef: sirloin, chuck and plate. All prized cuts, all well-marbled for richness and flavor with no fillers to get in the way. When it comes to beef, you want fresh beef. Frozen beef loses moisture and when you lose moisture, you lose flavor.
Who owns Culver's now? ›
The 965-unit chain, based out of Prairie du Sac, Wisc., has been family-owned since the first store opened in 1984. with their son and his wife, Craig and Lea. In 2017, Culver's sold a minority interest to Atlanta-based private equity group Roark Capital, though the family still retains the majority share.
Where is the largest Culver's restaurant? ›
Eating at the World's Largest Culver's has to be on every Midwestern bucket list! Culver's in Newville is the largest of the beloved fast-food restaurant group and features a conference room available to rent for private events.
Who is Culver's biggest competitor? ›
Ritter's Frozen Custard is Culver's's top competitor. Ritter's Frozen Custard is a Private company that was founded in New York, New York in 1989. Ritter's Frozen Custard operates in the Specialty Food Stores industry.
“And keep reminding them, and people will get there. And they will be so happy when they do.” Chad Stevenson, left, and Jeff Liegel of S&L Companies are the largest Culver's franchisees with nearly 100 restaurants in five states and 50 owner-operators.
Where is Culver's headquarters? ›
What is the Culver's scandal? ›
Waukesha County prosecutors have charged two Muskego Culver's employees with extortion after they allegedly threatened to expose a co-worker's affair unless he paid them thousands of dollars. Cameron Rueda, 29, of Waukesha is charged with extorting $1,100 from the victim inside the restaurant in late 2022.
What is the most unhealthy thing at Culvers? ›
Worst: The Culvers Bacon Deluxe
With a whopping 57 grams of total fat and 22 grams of saturated fat in this order, you will meet your daily recommended allowance for calories from fat and saturated fats in your diet. This burger also packs 1,205 milligrams of sodium and just 1 measly gram of fiber.
Why do Culver's burgers taste so good? ›
Culver's uses fresh, never frozen beef, and the pressing and searing technique locks in the juices and therefore the flavor. Pressing the beef also ensures it is the right thickness to cook evenly on the grill. "That's where that great steak flavor comes from." The beef is seasoned with a salt and pepper mixture.