Culver vs Drifter's Hamburgers Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Culver vs Drifter's Hamburgers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Culver Franchise
Drifter's Hamburgers Franchise
Investment $2,349,000 - $5,356,000$113,500 - $501,000
Franchise Fee $55,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 4%5%
Advertising Fee 2.5%2% local
Year Founded 19842008
Year Franchised 19882011
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee $30K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Culver Franchise
Drifter's Hamburgers Franchise
Experience -We are seeking: � Honest, straight forward people with a desire to develop the Drifter�s Hamburgers brand. � People with the desire to succeed. � Individuals and partnerships with adequate funds. � Operating, real estate or trade experience in development territory

Financing Options
 
Culver Franchise
Drifter's Hamburgers Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/Yes-/-
Payroll No/Yes-/-

Training & Support
 
Culver Franchise
Drifter's Hamburgers Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesSite Selection Lease Approval Pre-opening Management Training Vendors and Equipment Store Opening Support Operations Support Purchasing and Distribution
Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
Operations 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40 - 50

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans
 
Culver Franchise
Drifter's Hamburgers Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Culver

After working with his parents in their restaurants, Craig Culver decided it was time to open one for himself. In 1984 Culver, with the help of his wife Lea and parents George and Ruth, transformed the A&W his parents owned since the sixties into Culver's Frozen Custard. Its founder's family inspired the menu for the initial Sauk City, Wisconsin, restaurant. When Culver's mother made hamburgers, she would put a dab of butter on the crown of the hamburger buns before toasting them; something her children felt made them taste better. Today, employees at each Culver's location use the same technique when making their ButterBurgers. There are Culver's locations in twelve states. All Culver's franchisees are owner/operators.
 
We’re looking for leaders with the initiative and skills to take a team of people and operate a Culver’s according to our high standards. You need energy and enthusiasm. You have to be willing to work hard. You have to love people and believe, as we do, that having a great heart is also good business.

Culver’s has grown to over 500 restaurants in 22 states.

Culver's is leading the way in the industry and in our communities. If you are craving a restaurant business made to order for you, where your financial success is directly related to how well you and your team execute against Culver’s mission that every guest who chooses Culver’s leaves happy, we invite you to consider becoming a Culver’s franchisee.

Seeking new franchise units in: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming

"Entrepreneur


#9 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#5 in Franchise 500 for 2021






About Drifter's Hamburgers

"Rescuing the reputation of the fast food hamburger" It's true; the best burger is now available at the drive-thru window. Drifter's Hamburgers serves "California Style" hamburgers featuring humanely raised beef without added hormones, steroids or antibiotics. Our buns are made without preservatives, without GMOs, without pesticides and are certified "clean label". Drifter's Hamburgers features a clean California beach look. We wear t-shirts, we wear shorts and we will set ourselves right next door to any burger restaurant in America because we know that the bottom line is all about the burger. We will put our hamburger up against any other burger in the nation. Drifter's Hamburgers strives to deliver the absolute best in both food quality and service. Drifter's Hamburgers franchisees will be proven leaders in the industry who understand that jumping on the current trend of paying a fortune for an end-cap build out then serving an over-priced, poor quality hamburger labeled as a "better burger" to seemingly justify its high price is a trend that will not last through the length of their franchise agreement. Drifter's Hamburgers franchisees realize that the current trend of eating healthier is a trend that is going to last.Drifter's Hamburgers is new to the franchise scene and is committed to choosing only the best people to be Drifter's Hamburgers franchisees. The Drifter's Hamburgers corporate team is dedicated to ensuring its franchisees' success. The Drifter's corporate team has over fifty years of experience. This team specializes in helping its franchisees during pre-opening and grand opening and also provides on-going support. Drifter's Hamburgers is seeking single and multi-unit development partners throughout the United States.