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Updated RecentlyCulver Franchise
Quick-service restaurants serving hamburgers, chicken, sandwiches and frozen custard
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.
Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri,
Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South
Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming
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How much does it cost to open a Culver Franchise?
The investment required to open a Culver Franchise is between $2,349,000-$5,356,000. There is an initial franchise fee of $55,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the Culver name.
Individual Unit Costs
- Initial Investment:
$2,349,000-$5,356,000 - Initial Franchise Fee:
$55,000 - Royalty Fee:
4% - Advertising Fee:
2.5% - Term of Agreement:
15 years - Renewal Fee:
$30K
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Culver's Newest Franchisee, Iowa Hawkeyes Assistant Football Coach Eric Johnson Quits To Open Restaurant In Tennessee
After 15 seasons with the Iowa Hawkeyes, assistant coach Eric Johnson is leaving the program to open a fast-food restaurant.
Eric Johnson is going from coaching beefy lineman to flipping beef patties.
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Culver's Extends Franchise Opportunities Throughout Florida
Wisconsin-based Culver's is planning restaurant expansion in all Florida Designated Market Areas throughout this year. Culver's, which includes nearly 500 franchised units in 21 states, has three Florida restaurants already open in Naples, Fort Myers and Port Charlotte.
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Culver Franchise Founder Visits Store In Mitchell, S D
Craig Culver hopes his employees see him as a regular guy.
"I'm very familiar with getting behind the counter or the grill, just like them," he said. "That's what I hope they come away with."
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Culver News & Press Releases
When did Culver start Franchising? 1988
United States: Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Texas, Wisconsin,
| Expense | In-House | Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | No | Yes |
| Startup Costs | No | Yes |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | No | Yes |
| Accounts Receivable | No | Yes |
| Payroll | No | Yes |
Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
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)
To calculate how much income a franchise owner can do at Culver Franchise, may vary on factors like location, size etc., On the other side as a business owner your goals to maintain the quality of service while streaming sales high and expenses low. As any other franchise may include rent/mortgage, staffing/family, inventory supplies, utilities, administrative costs vise vera. Location to location and seasons the months costs may vary. Most franchises start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover most of the initial operating costs like signage, furniture, decoration and renovations.
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