Culver’s Locations 2026: Updates Map, States & Nearby Restaurants
Last updated: October, 2026
Is there a Culver’s near you? That depends almost entirely on which state you live in. In Wisconsin you’re rarely far from one. In Pittsburgh, Boston or Los Angeles, the closest one is hours away.
The chain has passed 1,000 restaurants, but most of them are still in the Midwest, with Florida as the one big outlier. Wisconsin, Illinois, Florida and Michigan each have more than a hundred. Arkansas and Wyoming have two apiece.
Short version: Culver’s runs 1,000+ restaurants across 26 states, and Wisconsin has the most at around 155. Virginia has been announced as the next state. The quickest way to find your nearest one is the official locator at culvers.
Culvers Location at a Glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total restaurants | 1,000+ (company wording); 1,119 in a third-party count on September 1, 2026 |
| States | 26, with Virginia announced in February 2026 |
| Headquarters | Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin |
| First restaurant | Sauk City, Wisconsin (1984) |
| State with the most | Wisconsin (about 155) |
| New restaurants planned for 2026 | 59 (as reported from the company’s franchise filing) |
| Best way to find one | Official locator at culvers. |
The company says it has over 1,000 restaurants, while location-data firms count more. The 1,119 figure is ScrapeHero’s count for, 2026. Culver’s keeps adding restaurants, so check the locator for today’s total.
Where Is Culver’s Located?
Culver’s is headquartered in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, and its first restaurant opened in nearby Sauk City in 1984. Today the chain has more than 1,000 restaurants in 26 states, mostly across the Midwest, with growing footprints in Florida, Arizona, Georgia and Texas.
If you grew up outside the Midwest, that might surprise you. Culver’s feels like a national brand, but it’s still a regional chain that’s slowly going national.
Where Is the First Culver’s Location?
The first Culver’s opened in Sauk City, Wisconsin, in 1984. It was started by George and Ruth Culver with their son Craig and his wife Lea. After Wisconsin, the chain grew into Minnesota before spreading to other states.
It stayed small for a while. In 1993 there were only 14 restaurants, all in southern Wisconsin. The first one outside the Midwest, in Texas, didn’t open until February 1998.
Here’s how fast that picture changed:
| Year | Restaurants | States |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 1 | 1 (Wisconsin) |
| 1993 | 14 | 1 (southern Wisconsin) |
| 2011 | 445 | 19 |
| 2025 | About 1,050 | 26 |
| 2026 | About 1,119 | 26, with Virginia announced |
Where Is Culver’s Headquarters?
The corporate headquarters sits in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, right next to Sauk City where it all began. The company is still owned by the Culver family, and most restaurants are run by franchise owners rather than the company itself.
Culver’s Locations Map
For a live map with pins, the official locator is your best tool. For the big picture, it helps to think of the chain in three zones.
| Zone | States | What it looks like |
|---|---|---|
| Midwest | Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota | Dense coverage, often several restaurants in one metro area |
| South | Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Kentucky | Fast-growing, led by Florida |
| Southwest | Arizona, Texas, Arkansas | Smaller, newer footprints |
| Mountain West | Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming | Small, scattered footprints |
| Mid-Atlantic (announced) | Virginia | First restaurant announced for the Richmond area in February 2026 |
List of All Culver’s Locations by State
Culver’s has restaurants in 26 states, and about 80% of them are in just ten. Wisconsin is still the biggest market with about 154, followed by Illinois with 141, and Florida is the standout outside the Midwest at roughly 125. The table below lists every state with a Culver’s and its latest confirmed count. The top ten come from a July 2026 location dataset, while the smaller states use the company’s own website figures from 2024 and 2025, so those are older. Virginia was announced in February 2026 and isn’t counted yet. For the exact number near you, use the official locator.
Complete List of All 26 States
| State | Restaurants | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 154 | July 2026 |
| Illinois | 141 | July 2026 |
| Florida | 125 | July 2026 |
| Michigan | 107 | July 2026 |
| Indiana | 90 | July 2026 |
| Minnesota | 65 | July 2026 |
| Missouri | 42 | July 2026 |
| Arizona | 37 | July 2026 |
| Iowa | 37 | July 2026 |
| Ohio | 28 | July 2026 |
| Colorado | 24 | July 2026 |
| Georgia | 24 | 2024 |
| North Carolina | 16 | 2025 |
| Alabama | 15 | 2024 |
| Texas | 15 | 2025 |
| Utah | 15 | 2024 |
| Kentucky | 14 | 2024 |
| South Dakota | 14 | 2024 |
| Nebraska | 13 | 2024 |
| Kansas | 12 | 2025 |
| South Carolina | 11 | 2025 |
| Tennessee | 9 | 2025 |
| North Dakota | 7 | 2024 |
| Idaho | 4 | 2024 |
| Arkansas | 2 | 2025 |
| Wyoming | 2 | 2025 |
Counts are approximate and change as restaurants open, so confirm on the official locator. Virginia isn’t counted yet: Culver’s announced in February 2026 that it’s entering the state near Richmond.
New Culver’s Locations Coming in 2026
The quickest way to find the closest Culver’s is to use the official locator, which lets you search by city, state or zip code. Open it on your phone and allow location access, and it will show the nearest restaurants first.
Here’s the reported 2026 plan by state:
| State | New restaurants planned in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Florida | 14 |
| Ohio | 6 |
| Alabama, Indiana, North Carolina | 4 each |
| Michigan, Iowa, Wisconsin | 3 each |
| Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Tennessee | 2 each |
| Arkansas, Illinois, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah | 1 each |
Plans change, and some of these may already be open. The locator shows what’s open today.
The pattern is clear: Culver’s is filling in the South and Ohio faster than the Midwest core, where states like Illinois are close to full. The one new state is Virginia, announced in February 2026 with a first restaurant planned near Richmond.
What to Expect at a Culver’s Restaurant
Culver’s is known for ButterBurgers, which are pressed and seared and served on buns that are lightly buttered. The menu also has fresh frozen custard, cheese curds, chicken sandwiches and tenders, and seafood like cod and shrimp. The Flavor of the Day changes daily, so it’s worth checking before you go.
Most people expect a dining room, a drive-thru and a custard counter. That’s common, but it isn’t identical everywhere. Newer restaurants use a smaller layout that needs about 20% less land and offers less seating.
Dine-In, Drive-Thru and Curbside
| Service | Usually available? | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Dine-in | At most restaurants, with smaller rooms at newer ones | Check seating if you have a big group |
| Drive-thru | At most restaurants | Often the quickest option at busy times |
| Curbside pickup | At many restaurants | Order ahead and confirm it’s offered |
Delivery Availability by Location
Delivery isn’t offered the same way at every restaurant. It depends on the location and local delivery coverage, so look at your nearest restaurant’s details before counting on it.
Culver’s Hours, Menu and Prices at Your Local Store
Once you’ve found your restaurant, the next questions are usually about opening times and what’s on the menu. We cover those in separate guides:
Culver’s hours
Culver’s menu
Culver’s nutrition
Culver’s gift cards
Prices and hours can differ from one franchise to the next, so treat anything you read online as a guide and confirm at your own restaurant.