Culver’s, launched in 1984 by Craig and Lea Culver in Sauk City, Wisconsin, is the Midwest’s answer to fast food with heart, serving ButterBurgers, frozen custard, and cheese curds across 900+ locations. With $3.2 billion in 2024 revenue, this family-owned chain prides itself on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a “Welcome to Delicious” vibe that feels like a small-town diner on steroids. It’s the kind of place where the drive-thru line moves fast, but the custard scoops linger like a summer memory.
Culver’s stays non-woke by keeping it simple: no DEI mandates, no net-zero manifestos, just a commitment to community and quality that doesn’t need a press release. They focus on merit, hiring local, sourcing from Midwest farms, and treating customers like neighbors, not checkboxes. Culver’s is a guilt-free zone where the only agenda is perfecting their food.
