Culver's

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 01, 2026

The Bottom Line: The burger chain’s average-unit volumes grew more than 9% again last year. The chain now has more than 1,000 restaurants. That and other nuggets from the company’s franchise documents.

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Food

As Culver's expands into new markets, menu innovation accelerates

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 06, 2026

Behind the Menu: The Wisconsin-born fast-food chain is spreading its Midwest culinary roots into new territory, and that growth is fueling the launch of new menu items.

Marketing

Culver's unveils first loyalty program, Delicious Rewards

By Joe Guszkowski on Nov. 17, 2025

The fast-food burger chain will reward frequent customers with free food and other offers, joining the industrywide shift to loyalty programs.

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Food

Culver's revamps its chicken sandwich, launching a triple play

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 09, 2025

Behind the Menu: After 40 rounds of testing, the quick-service chain perfected the flavor, texture and appearance of its crispy, grilled and spicy chicken sandwiches.

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Financing

Dave's Hot Chicken provides Roark Capital with some needed growth

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 04, 2025

The Bottom Line: More than half of the private-equity firm’s restaurant chains shrunk last year, including Arby’s, Subway and Sonic. And only six of its chains, not counting Dave’s, grew more than average.

Financing

Culver's is one of the restaurant industry's most underappreciated growth stories

By Jonathan Maze on May 16, 2025

The Bottom Line: The Wisconsin-based burger chain has grown consistently, with a combination of improved unit volumes and new restaurants. Even when consumers were cutting back.

Financing

A discussion with new Culver's CEO Julie Fussner

By Jonathan Maze on May 14, 2025

A Deeper Dive: The fast-food burger chain recently promoted its chief marketing officer to the top position. Fussner discusses her plans to take the brand to the next level without losing what made it special.

Leadership