Culver's VIP Foundation's Scholarship Program has awarded nearly $478,000 to further the education of 220 team members nationwide in 2016. "Our commitment to our team members begins at the restaurant level where we teach them responsibility, leadership, and teamwork skills," says Lea Culver, executive director of the VIP Foundation. "Through the VIP we are able […]

More than 550 Culver's restaurants across 23 states sold more than 48,000 scoops of Fresh Frozen Custard during the second annual Scoops of Thanks Day on May 5, raising $56,500 for agricultural education. Guests received a scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard for a $1 donation to FFA or other local agricultural organizations. "Our guests appreciate […]

In 2012, the average age of a farmer was 58.3 years old, continuing a 30-year trend of an increasingly older demographic in agriculture. Recognizing the need to support young farmers, the latest “Thank You Farmers” initiative from Culver's encourages franchisees and the Culver's Support Center in Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin, to sponsor the cost of purchasing FFA […]

Excitement around the return of Culver's bestselling LTO, a heralded fan favorite, has guests buzzing. The Colby Jack Pub Burger, one of three specialty Pub Burgers Culver's has created, is back in restaurants for a limited time only: March 28 through June 5, or while supplies last. "Our Pub Burger lineup offers a wide variety […]

The Culver's restaurant in Sioux Center, Iowa, is the winner of the 2015 Culver's Crew Challenge, which was designed to reward teamwork driven by great leadership and exceptional performance for Culver's guests. This was the fourth year of the chain's national competition with $50,000 to be shared among the restaurants' team members. In this competition […]

The thought of a restaurant chain running the same television commercial promoting a single menu item might make some marketing executives nervous. Will the message be sustainable and resonate in the minds of guests? In the case of Culver's and its commercial promoting its North Atlantic Cod, the answer is a resounding yes. Since 2011 […]

The Midwest-based Culver's restaurant chain added 31 new restaurants in 2015 that included nine in Florida, bringing the total in the sunshine state to 21. Ground was also broken for restaurants in new states of North Carolina and Georgia; the new locations are scheduled to open in early 2016. Culver's finished 2015 with 561 restaurants […]

Culver's restaurants across the nation continue to build support of American agriculture as part of the chain's Thank You Farmers initiative. Since the program began in 2013 over a million dollars has been raised in support of the National FFA, local FFA chapters, and a variety of local agricultural organizations. Culver's has depended on family […]

Ever since it was founded in 1984, Culver's has lived by its mission statement that “Every Guest Who Chooses Culver's Leaves Happy.” Not only do guests leave happy, but during this holiday season, they'll also be leaving with a new sense of adventure with the introduction of an augmented reality experience featuring technology that layers […]

Midwest-based Culver's restaurant chain will be establishing restaurants in North Carolina and Georgia in 2016. Ground has been broken in Arden, North Carolina, near Asheville, and soon in Dawsonville, Georgia, near Atlanta. Other locations are planned for both states, however specific locations and timelines have yet to be determined. Culver's has more than 550 restaurants […]

Culver's restaurants across the country raised more than $40,000 in the first ever Scoop of Thanks Day on August 11. For a $1 donation to FFA or other agricultural groups, guests received a scoop of fresh frozen custard. "Our guests really stepped up to give thanks for the abundant food American farm families provide," says […]

Quinn Adkins has joined Culver Franchising System Inc. as director of menu development. In this position, Adkins will play a critical role in building the Culver's brand through strategic and sound product development, menu management, and quality assurance of products. Adkins has more than 14 years of experience in culinary product development; most recently from […]

Fresh is a word that you hear often at Culver's. In a new television campaign starting today, viewers will get the chance to see just how important it truly is, especially when it comes to Culver's beef. Culver's cofounder Craig Culver, along with his local butcher, spotlight the three prize cuts that make up Culver's […]

Building on the success of the Pub Burgers that came before, Colby Jack and Pepper Grinder, Culver’s introduces the limited-time Pepper Jack Ranch Pub Burger. The LTO brings bold flavors to the table, aiming to satisfy the cravings of adventurous Culver's guests. This burger is served with 100 percent fresh, never-frozen Midwest-raised beef on a […]

Greg Schneider has been named vice president of supply chain management for Culver Franchising System. Schneider comes to Culver's with more than 23 years of supply chain experience in the restaurant industry most recently with Buffets Inc. in Minnesota. For the past nine years he has held the position of vice president of purchasing and […]

Fast-casual goers who have a gluten intolerance or wish to reduce the amount of gluten in their diet, have a new reason to celebrate. Culver's will be able to ensure that all guests can enjoy the full Culver's experience—from ButterBurgers to Grilled Chicken Sandwiches—with a new gluten-free bun. The bun will be available in all […]

The Culver's restaurant in Bourbonnais, Illinois, is the winner of the 2014 Culver's Crew Challenge, which is designed to reward teamwork driven by great leadership and exceptional performance for Culver's guests. This was the second year of the chain's national competition with $50,000 to be shared among the restaurants' team members. In this competition among […]

Phil Keiser, president and chief operating officer of Culver Franchising System Inc., will become chief executive officer and president, effective June 15, 2015. Under Keiser's leadership since 2003, the 535-restaurant chain has surpassed the $1 billion mark in system-wide sales and opened more than 330 restaurants across 22 states. "It's important for every business to […]