At a Glance
About Culver's
Culver's is a franchise opportunity in the restaurant and food service sector. Brands in quick-service and casual dining attract owners looking for an established system, recognized branding, and a documented path to opening.
Opening a Culver's franchise calls for an estimated total investment of $3,406,350–$10,294,100. That figure includes an initial franchise fee of $35,000, along with costs such as equipment, buildout, signage, initial inventory, and working capital.
Culver's includes a financial performance representation (Item 19) in its current FDD, meaning the franchisor discloses figures on unit-level sales or earnings. Reviewing Item 19 alongside validation calls with existing franchisees is the best way to gauge realistic performance.
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Financial Performance (Item 19)
Culver's discloses average annual sales for 988 franchised restaurants open the full 2025 year: average $4,142,737, median $4,036,492, ranging from $1,103,114 to $9,030,702, with 46% meeting or exceeding the average. For the 7 company-owned restaurants, detailed P&L data shows food+paper costs averaging ~33.5% of sales, labor+benefits ~37.6%, and a residual "Income" (before rent, taxes, interest, depreciation, and income tax) averaging 13.0% of sales. Extensive breakdowns by state, demographics, and location type are also provided for franchised restaurant sales.
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Culver's FDD
Request the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for Culver's.