(Nexstar) – Residents of Wisconsin and nearby areas have a strong affinity for Culver’s, known for its butterburgers and frozen custard. Recently, the popular Curderburger made a limited-time comeback, alongside new cheese curd variations that many already find delightful.
This year, several communities nationwide will get a taste of what locals in Wisconsin have loved about this Midwestern treasure.
Culver’s operates around 1,000 locations across 26 states, with nearly 20 new spots set to open by year’s end.
Arizona
- Queen Creek: S Ellsworth Road
Arkansas
- Harrison: Highway 43 N
Florida
- Fort Meade: N. Charleston Avenue
- Jacksonville: Hyatt Road
- Leesburg: US Highway 441
- Ruskin: 30th Street SE
Illinois
- Diamond: E. Division Street
Kansas
- Derby: N Rock Road
Michigan
- Holland: E. 16th Street
- White Lake: Highland Road
- Woodhaven: Allen Road
- Southfield: Southfield Road
Ohio
- New Albany: N. Hamilton Road
South Carolina
- Boiling Springs: Boiling Springs Road
- Greenville: N. Pleasantburg Drive
Tennessee
- Hixson: Northgate Mall Drive
- Oak Ridge: Oak Ridge Turnpike
- Sevierville: Dolly Parton Parkway
Texas
- Katy: Peak Road
Wisconsin
- Combined Locks: Martineau Road
- Eau Claire: Truax Lane
- Evansville: N. Union Street
Wisconsin remains the heart of Culver’s, with around 150 restaurants in the state, plus more openings planned. Following Wisconsin, Illinois has the next highest number of locations with 138, while Florida has 120 and Michigan 102. Arkansas and Wyoming both have two locations each.
Culver’s website outlines available franchise opportunities in several states, including Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wyoming.
Currently, existing franchisees can explore openings in regions like Wisconsin, Michigan, roughly half of North and South Dakota, and select areas in Florida, Texas, Indiana, Illinois, and Wyoming.
However, 24 states have areas deemed “currently unavailable” or noted as “future markets,” including California, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, and more.
Interestingly, Alaska and Hawaii were not included on the franchise availability map.
