While some chain restaurants and retail outlets are failing (we see you, Joann and Big Lots), others are expanding. One of those successful chains is Culver’s, which is bringing its butter burgers to even more hungry customers this year. The popular burger chain plans to open dozens of new locations by the end of 2025.
Here’s what we know about the fast-food chain’s expansion, including a list of new locations coming soon.
Why Is Culver’s Opening New Locations?
Culver’s, which was founded in Wisconsin and serves local favorites like butter burgers, frozen custard, and fried cheese curds, has been steadily expanding in recent years. According to a financial disclosure document, the chain’s operating revenue was up over 13% in 2024. While the chain has been beloved in Wisconsin for decades, it’s becoming a favorite fast-food spot for other regions as well, thanks to homestyle restaurant vibes and friendly customer service.
How Many New Culver’s Are Opening?
Culver’s plans to open 55 new locations in 2025, according to its annual franchise disclosure report. Last year, the chain opened 53 new locations. In total, there are just over 1,000 Culver’s locations in the U.S., with the vast majority of them franchised.
When Will the New Culver’s Locations Open?
Unfortunately, we don’t have details yet on exactly when the new Culver’s locations will officially open. But we do know that locations in 8 states have already opened this year, according to a Culver’s spokesperson in a statement to USA Today.
Culver’s Locations Already Opened in 2025
There have been 14 new Culver’s locations opened so far this year. These are the cities they’ve opened in, organized by state.
Florida
- Avon Park
- Ocala
Georgia
- Warner Robins
- Rockmart
Indiana
- Portage
- Bedford
Illinois
- Mahomet
Michigan
- Muskegon
- Clawson
- Alma
North Carolina
- Wendell
Ohio
- Brunswick
South Carolina
- Beaufort
- Indian Land
Culver’s Locations Opening in 2025
Culver’s has also started construction on new locations in 12 states that will be open by the end of the year. Here are those 27 locations, organized by state.
Arizona
- Queen Creek
Arkansas
- Harrison
Florida
- Fort Meade
- Fort Myers
- Jacksonville
- Leesburg
- Ruskin
Georgia
- Cartersville
Illinois
- Bradley
- Diamond
- Rantoul
Kansas
- Derby
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Michigan
- Holland
- White Lake
- Woodhaven
- Southfield
Ohio
- Columbus
- West Carrollton
South Carolina
- Boiling Springs
- Greenville
Tennessee
- Hixson
- Oak Ridge
- Sevierville
Texas
- Katy
Wisconsin
- Combined Locks
- Eau Claire
- Evansville
