
Culver's
๐ชRegional ยท 26 states
Founded on July 18, 1984 by the Culver family in Sauk City, Wisconsin, Culver's is a beloved Midwestern fast-food chain known for its fresh-never-frozen ButterBurgers โ made with seared beef and a buttered bun using a recipe from co-founder Ruth Culver โ and its fresh frozen custard. The chain began franchising in 1988 and has grown to nearly 1,000 locations across 26 states. Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers officially declared July 18 'Culver's Day' in honor of the chain's 40th anniversary in 2024.