Culver's
Family-favorite restaurant known for ButterBurgers, Fresh Frozen Custard, and Wisconsin hospitality.
Does Culver's Check Your Boxes?
Complete your profile for a personalized evaluation
See if Culver's checks your boxes
Create a free profile to get your personalized PerfectFit™ score, matched territories, and brand recommendations.
Get My ScoreTerritory Map
About Culver's
Copyright © 2025 Entrepreneur Media, LLC All rights reserved. Entrepreneur® and its related marks are registered trademarks of Entrepreneur Media LLC Fast food franchises are some of the most common in the country, but starting a Culver’s franchise could be a wise idea for aspiring entrepreneurs like yourself. Why? Culver’s, headquartered inPrairie du Sac, Wisconsin, is a highly popular fast food restaurant chain serving burgers (called “ButterBurgers”), frozen custard desserts, cheese curds and various sides. The first Culver’s restaurant opened in 1984 in Wisconsin. Since then, the Midwestern chain has grown to encompass over 800 restaurants across 26 states thanks to its excellent franchising system and the leadership of Craig Culver.
Investment At-a-Glance
By the Numbers
Next Steps
Culver's Franchise Cost & Investment
The total investment range to open a Culver's franchise is $2.6M–$8.6M. The initial franchise fee is $55K. Ongoing royalty is 4%.
Is Culver's a Good Franchise to Own?
Culver's is a Food & Beverage opportunity. Veteran discounts are offered. Schedule a call with a Franchise KI consultant to review fit, territory, and financial projections.
Interested in Culver's?
Take the first step toward owning a Culver's franchise. Connect with our team to explore available territories and learn more.