Site Criteria

Location is an extremely important component in the viability of every Culver’s restaurant. We strongly encourage our franchise partners to work with an established Culver's preferred partner real estate broker to assist in securing a site. We will furnish you a list of our preferred real estate partners upon request.

Important items to consider in reviewing sites include, but are not limited to:

• Good visibility from all angles. Corner lots at signalized intersections are preferred.
• Ease of ingress and egress—two entry and exit points are preferred.
• Ability to make left-hand turns into and out of the site.
• Proper zoning for drive-thru is required.
• City codes should allow for construction of building and signage with no or few restrictions (changeable reader boards are preferred).
• Ability to build up to 4,207 sf.
• There should be no plans by government entities to alter traffic patterns in a manner that would have an adverse effect on your site.
• Ability and cost of utility hook-ups.
• Availability to build to a height of 23' 3".
• One designated parking stall for every two restaurant seats (typically 50 stalls).

The vast majority of our franchise partners own their real estate. And most of our restaurants are freestanding.

Site Requirements

For real estate inquiries, please contact:

Tom Goldsmith, Director of Development
Phone: (608) 644-2143

Dave O'Brien, Real Estate Manager
Phone: (608) 644-2639

Our approval of your proposed site for a Culver’s restaurant does not constitute a recommendation, assurance or endorsement of success of the approved site.