Complete guide to start Culver’s Franchise in USA

Culver’s Franchise Overview

Culver’s is a renowned privately owned chain of fast food restaurants operating in the USA. They are known for their fan-favorites: juicy burgers, cheese curds, frozen custard to their signature Butter Burgers and fresh frozen custard. Its restaurant model is an owner-operator and is based on four principles, hospitality, quality, freshness and serving community. They work under the slogan, “Welcome To Delicious” and always make sure that customers are satisfied with their quality food.

In 1984 Culver’s Franchise was founded by Craig Culver, they started franchising in 1990 and as per January 2023 they are dominating with above 900 franchise units in 26 states. Since 1987 the business has been run by the founder himself; its headquarters is located in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin.

Culver’s Franchise Benefits

Culver’s offers standard benefits to its franchises especially International Training and Support, Marketing, Wide sales, Quality Food Supply and much more.

International Training & Support: they offer training programs and best ongoing support to its franchisees. They provide an intense training program called Culver’s Butter Burger where they provide 550 hours of On-The-Job training and 172 hours of Classroom training.

Marketing: they have well-managed and effective marketing strategies to boost its business. Their marketing strategies include TV advertising, Coupons in local mailers, awareness campaigns, tremendous brand loyalty, and much more.

Wide Sales: its revenue is continuously growing, from 2016 they are doing great in average Sales and have reached to $1.2 billion in system-wide sales in the U.S.A.

Quality Food Supply: they stress on quality food supply and are concerned about food safety for its suppliers. They always strive to create their own unique items because of quality food supply measures.

Culver’s Franchise Requirements

In order to start this business you need to know about its initial investment, net worth required and its ongoing fees. The interested candidate needs

• Initial Franchise Fee of $55,000.
• Net Worth of $1,250,000.
• Cash Requirement of $500,000 to $750,000.
• Veteran Incentives of 10,000 off franchise fee.
• Royalty fee of 4%.
• Ad Royalty fee of 2.5%.
• 15 years of term Agreement.

Culver’s Franchise Cost

Its estimated Culver’s Franchise Cost operation needs total investment range from $2.4 million to $5.4 million. The table includes types of expenditure like fixed costs, initial Franchise fee, land and building and some other important costs as per low to high amount. 

• Initial Franchise Fee ranges from $20,000 to $55,000

• Land ranges from $330,000 to $1,800,000.

• Site work ranges from $258,000 to $906,000.

• Buildings range from $1,121,000 to $1,619,000.

• Travel, Living & training Expenses range from $20,000 to $80,000.

• Initial Inventory ranges from $35,000 to $50,000.

• Furniture, Fixtures Equipment and Supplies ranges from $395,000 to $510,000.

• Sign pack ranges from $106,000 to $220,000.

• POS cash Register System ranges from $43,000 to $52,000.

• Miscellaneous Expenses range from $20,000 to $40,000.

• Additional Funds -3 months ranges from $50,000 to $100,000.

All these Expenditures make a sum total of $2,398,000 to $5,432,000, which is the estimated initial investment for this franchise.

Culver’s Franchise Profit

A Culver’s Franchise makes an average sales of $2.6 million, and franchises approximately 47% are exceeding the average. Indians is the best performing state as it produces $3.1 million of average Sales.

Average Sales 

If we look at 716 Franchise Restaurant they make in 

Average Sales: $2.6 million 

Franchises exceeding the average: 47% 

Median Sales: $2,585,293

Range of Sales: $1,263,026 to $5,397,617

State Wise Average Sales

Culver’s state wise Average sales vary according to its number of Franchise restaurants. 

• Arizona with 32 franchise restaurants makes an Average sale of $2,629,312.

• Colorado with 16 franchise restaurants makes an Average sale of $2,351,644.

• Florida with 64 franchise restaurants makes an Average sale of $2,481,686.

• Georgia with 17 franchise restaurants makes an Average sale of $2,061,107.

• Illinois with 115 franchise restaurants makes an Average sale of $2,465,386.

• Indiana with 46 franchise restaurants is performing best making Average sale of $3,100,755.

• Lowa with 34 franchise restaurants makes an Average sale of $2,427,016.

• Kansas with 6 franchise restaurants makes an Average sale of $3,080,341.

• Kentucky with 15 franchise restaurants makes an Average sale of $2,380,422.

• Michigan with 63 franchise restaurants makes an Average sale of $2,700,353.

• Minnesota with 58 franchise restaurants makes an Average sale of $2,657,828.

• Missouri with 32 franchise restaurants makes an Average sale of $2,616,194.

• Nebraska with 11 franchise restaurants makes an Average sale of $2,179,027.

• North Carolina with 6 franchise restaurants makes an Average sale of $2,578,852.

• Ohio with 13 franchise restaurants makes an Average sale of $2,495,680.

• South Dakota with 13 franchise restaurants makes an Average sale of $2,338,350.

• Tennessee with 7 franchise restaurants makes an Average sale of $2,285,542.

• Utah with 11 franchise restaurants makes an Average sale of $2,283,451.

• Wisconsin with 129 franchise restaurants makes an Average sale of $2,940,317.

As per Its FDD, the Franchisee can expect 13% profit margin or as per location they can expect $429,000 per unit revenue. These numbers are just incredible for a food and beverage industry.

Culver’s Menu

Culver’s is known for its menu, they are famous for its variety of Butter Burgers, Sandwiches & Favorites, Kids’ Meals, Salads & Soups, Drinks, Mixers, Shakes & Malts, Sundaes and Sides.

Butter Burgers: The Culver’s Deluxe, The Culver’s Bacon Deluxe, Butter Burgers The Original, Butter Burger Cheese, Cheddar Butter Burger, Mushroom & Swiss, Sourdough Melt, Wisconsin Swiss Melt          

(All these items are available in Single, Double and Triple sizes)

Sandwiches & Favorites: Chicken Tenders 2 Pc, Chicken Tenders 4 Pc, Chicken Sandwich Crispy, Chicken Sandwich Grilled, Chicken Tenders 4 Pc, Chicken Sandwich Crispy, Chicken Sandwich Grilled.

Kids’ Meals:    Butter Burger, Butter Burger Cheese, Tenders 2 Pc, Corn Dog, Grilled Cheese. 

Salads & Soups: Chicken Cashew Salad, Garden Fresco Salad, Garden Fresco salad Grilled chicken, Cranberry Bacon Bleu Salad Grilled chicken, George’s Chili, Chili Supreme.

Drinks: Soft Drink Small, Soft Drink Medium, Soft Drink Large, Root Beer Float Small, Root Beer Float Medium, White or Chocolate Milk, Bottled Water.

Mixers, Shakes & Malts: Concrete Mixers Mini, Concrete Mixers Short, Concrete Mixers Tall, Shakes Short, Shakes Regular, Shakes Tall, Malts Short, Malts Regular, Malts Tall.

Sundaes: Turtle 1 Scoop,  Turtle 2 Scoop, Turtle 3 Scoop, Caramel Cashew 1 Scoop, Caramel Cashew 2 Scoop, Caramel Cashew 3 Scoop. 

Sides: Crinkle Cut Fries, Cole Slaw, Mashed Potatoes, Side Salad, Onion Rings, Chili Cheddar Fried, Cheese Curds. 

Culver’s Locations

As per January 2023 Culver’s are dominating with above 900 franchise units world wide. Five states with most Culver’s location in the USA are

• Wisconsin has 146 stores for every 39,877 people which is about 16% of its total locations.

• Illinois has 131 stores for every 96,733 people which is about 14% of its total locations.

• Michigan has 95 stores for every 105,126 people which is about 10% of its total locations.

• Florida has 95 stores for every 21.48 million people which is about 10% of its total locations.

• Indiana has 73 stores for every 6.73 million people which is about 7% of its total locations.

Culver’s Franchise Application

You want to get connected with Culver’s and want to become a part of its family. You need to start its application procedure with its online inquiry form. It will be your initial request to get started with the brand.

• Fill up your information with your basic details. 

• Next you will be asked, regarding the area of interest where you want to open a Culver’s. You will be given two location choices.

• Then they will ask about your background information like why are you interested, your plans, regarding your available liquid assets and about your ongoing work.

• Finally you will be asked to mention 5 names of your investment partners.

After the completion of this Online Franchise Inquiry Form, its franchise representative will contact you, via phone interview, then they will go for a personal meeting, and at the end you will receive its FDD.

For more queries contact (608) 644-2130 or visit https://www.culvers.com/franchise/apply 

Conclusion

Culver’s casual restaurant is famous for its signature menu and maximum of its locations are franchised. Its unique food chain is attracting many entrepreneurs to invest in this business. Their focus on food and service quality makes its relationship stronger with its customers. They have flexible scheduling and an upbeat, team-oriented atmosphere.

Their earnings are exceptional which is a positive sign about its growth as a company. Its locations are growing and based on its average revenue per year, many franchise operators are willing to invest in this growing brand. If you are also among them, then this guide will help you in every possible way to make a decision that will be profitable for you.