Real Estate and Site Development

Real estate is an important component in the viability of a Culver's location.  We strongly recommend, but do not require, our franchise partners work with an established Culver's preferred partner real estate broker to assist in securing a site.

Our buildings range in size from approximately 3,857 to 4,207 square feet.

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.  Retrofits 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	Preferred	Minimum
Total Population	70,000	40,000
Median Household Income	$55,000	$40,000
Food Away from Home	$75,000,000	$70,000,000
Total Employees	40,000	20,000
Suburban	Preferred	Minimum
Total Population	50,000	25,000
Median Household Income	$65,000	$45,000
Food Away from Home	$70,000,000	$35,000,000
Total Employees	25,000	15,000
Fringe	Preferred	Minimum
Total Population	30,000	20,000
Median Household Income	$55,000	$50,000
Food Away from Home	$35,000,000	$30,000,000
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

 

  

Estimated Initial Investment

Type of Expenditure	Estimated Low Range	Estimated High Range
Initial Franchise Fee	$30,000	$55,000
Land	$325,000	$1,300,000
Building	$906,000	$1,340,907
Travel, Living and Expense during Training	$17,000	$93,000
Initial Inventory	$30,000	$34,000
Equipment/Supplies	$420,000	$480,000
Miscellaneous Expenses	$16,500	$28,500
Additional Funds - for 3 Months	$32,000	$74,000

 

 

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.

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