71. Culver’s Butterburgers & Frozen Custard

Oct 4, 2020
Oct 4, 2020 Updated Oct 15, 2020

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Last Year Rank: 79
Investment Range: $2,043,000 - $4,652,000
Initial Investment: $55,000
Category: Restaurant

71. Culver’s Butterburgers & Frozen Custard

Company Description

Culver's is a quick-serve restaurant chain operating primarily in Midwestern states, though it is pushing into new territories. Founded in Sauk City, Wisconsin, by the Culver family, the chain is known for its signature "Butterburgers," frozen custard and cheese curds.

Culver's also offers a "Flavor of the Day Deal," where customers can get a variety of innovative custard flavors on specific days.

Company Statistics

Global Sales: $1,795,360,172
US Units: 732
International Units: 0
Total Units: 732
Percent Franchised: 99%
% International Units: 0%
US Franchised Units: 726
International Franchised Units: 0
Sales Growth %: 13.9%
Unit Growth %: 6.7%

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