Real Estate
Site Criteria
Location is an extremely important component in the viability of every Culver’s restaurant. We strongly encourage our owner-operators to work with an established Culver's preferred real estate broker to assist in securing a site. We will furnish you a list of our preferred real estate brokers upon request.
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 and egress—two entry and 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).
- Availability to build up to 4,500 sf.
- There should be no plans by government entities to alter traffic patterns in a manner that would have an adverse effect on your site.
- Ability and cost of utility hook-ups.
- Availability to build to a height of 23'.
- One designated parking stall for every two restaurant seats (typically 55-60 stalls).
- The vast majority of our owner-operators own their real estate. And most of our restaurants are freestanding.
Site Requirements
| Site Detail | Preferred | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| "Usable" Square Footage | 50,000 | 45,000 |
| Frontage | 175' | 150' |
| Average Daily Traffic | 30,000 | 15,000 |
| Speed Limit at Site Front | 35 MPH or Less |
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