# Culver's - QSR Chain Profile

> Source: https://qsr.pro/chains/culvers
> Publisher: QSR Pro
> Last content update: 2026-07-03T16:41:58.665264+00:00


Midwest fast-casual chain known for ButterBurgers and frozen custard

Midwest fast-casual chain known for ButterBurgers and frozen custard

## Chain facts

- Founded: 1984
- Headquarters: Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin
- Segment: burger

## Recorded metrics

- 2019 us unit count: 741 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2020 us unit count: 730 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2021 us unit count: 740 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2022 us unit count: 747 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2023 us unit count: 768 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 initial investment max: 5700000 — FDD
- 2024 royalty rate: 4 — FDD
- 2024 us unit count: 763 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2024 unit count: 920 — Company reports
- 2024 system sales: 2400000000 — Industry reports
- 2024 auv: 4200000 — Franchise analysis
- 2024 franchise fee: 55000 — FDD
- 2024 initial investment min: 2349000 — FDD
- 2025 us unit count: 772 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 global unit count: 920 — QSR Pro estimates
- 2025 franchised pct: 99 — QSR Pro estimates

[Culver's franchise cost guide](https://qsr.pro/franchise-costs/culvers)