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Real Estate and Site Development

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Real estate is an important component in the viability of a Culver's location.  We strongly encourage our franchise partners work with an established Culver's preferred partner real estate broker to assist in securing a site.

Important items to consider in reviewing sites include, but are not limited to:

  • Good visibility from all angles - corner lots at signalized intersections are preferred
  • Ease of ingress/egress - two enter/exit points are preferred
  • Ability to make left-hand turns into and out of the site
  • Proper zoning for drive-thru is required
  • City codes should allow for construction of building and signage with no or few restrictions (Changeable reader boards are preferred)
  • Ability to build up to 4,207 sf.
  • There should be no plans by governement entities to alter traffic patterns in a manner that would have an adverse effect on your site
  • Ability and cost of hook ups
  • Availability to build to a height of 23'3"

Culver's is franchise-driven, and the vast majority of our franchise partners do own their real estate. Most of our restaurants are free-standing, however, we will also investigate co-branding and end-cap opportunities provided these opportunities accommodate a drive-thru.  Conversions of existing buildings are becoming increasingly popular.

 

Site Requirements

Site Detail   Preferred  Minimum
 "Usable" Square Footage    45,000  35,000
 Frontage  175'  150'
 Average Daily Traffic  30,000  15,000
 Speed Limit at Site Front  35 MPH or Less    
 

3-Mile Radius Demographic Standards

Non-Interstate Locations

 Urban/Metro  Preferred     Minimum 
 Total Population  70,000  50,000
 Total Employees  40,000  20,000
     
 Suburban/Outskirts      Preferred  Minimum
 Total Population  50,000  30,000
 Total Employees  30,000  20,000
     
 Small Towns  Preferred  Minimum
 Total Population  35,000  25,000
 Total Employees  20,000  15,000

 

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For real estate inquiries, please contact:

Tom Goldsmith, Director of Development
Phone: (608) 644-2143

Dave O'Brien, Real Estate Manager
Phone: (608) 644-2639

 

For franchise opportunities, please contact:

Gary Rudsinski, Franchise Development Manager
Phone: (608) 644-2130

  

Current Development Market


 

Current Development Map

  

Estimated Initial Investment

 Type of Expenditure                                Estimated Low Range       Estimated High Range 
 Initial Franchise Fee  $30,000  $55,000
 Land  $480,000  $900,000
 Building  $645,000  $1,185,000
 Travel, Living and Expense during Training  $18,000  $80,000
 Initial Inventory  $30,000  $34,000
 Equipment/Supplies  $395,000  $455,000
 Miscellaneous Expenses  $16,500  $28,500
 Additional Funds - for 3 Months           $32,000  $74,000

 

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A detailed explanation of the assumed estimated development costs and bases underlying the numbers stated in the table above is provided in the Culver's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). This website is not an offer to sell a Culver's franchise, nor are the communications directed by or for Culver Franchising System, Inc. (or its agents) to the residents of any state that requires registration of a franchise before offering and selling a franchise in that state. No Culver's franchise will be sold to any resident of any state until that state has registered the offering (or Culver's has obtained an applicable exemption from registration) and we have delivered the required Franchise Disclosure Document to the prospective franchisee consistent with applicable law. All information is subject to change.