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12 Reasons Culver’s Could Only Have Come From Wisconsin

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From Our Family to Yours

  1. Culver's family at the first location in Sauk City

    In 1984, the Culver family opened the very first Culver’s restaurant in Sauk City, Wisconsin.

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  2. Culver's foam cup table tent

    Fun fact: Culver’s first table tents were actually foam cups!

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  3. Craig Culver in the Restaurant

    Craig Culver was eager to share two of his favorite Wisconsin traditions: ButterBurgers® and Fresh Frozen Custard. 

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  4. George Culver at a Dairy Farm

    Our passion for fresh, quality ingredients goes back to when George Culver worked inspecting and grading local dairy farms. 

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  5. Culver's beef patty press on the grill

    The first ButterBurgers® were “scooped” into perfect portions and the fresh beef was pressed to achieve our trademark sear.

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  6. Ruth Culver in restaurant

    Ruth Culver’s way of making every guest feel welcome still motivates every team member today.

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  7. Lea Culver in restaurant

    Lea Culver has always believed we’re at our best when we’re serving others – not only in Wisconsin but also wherever there’s a Culver’s restaurant. 

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  8. True Blue Crew team member with a young guest

    Today, there are more than 800 Culver’s restaurants across 26 states, and each one stays true to our roots: fresh, wholesome food served with a smile.

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