Culver's
Coverage of Culver's in the Nexus archive.
- Regional burger chains are beating fast-food giants in one key measure
Regional burger chains like Culver's, In-N-Out Burger, and Whataburger have outpaced national giants McDonald's, Wendy's, and Burger King in U.S. sales growth between 2019 and 2025. Culver's sales surged 143% to $4.36 billion, while In-N-Out and Whataburger grew 91.7% and 68.6%, respectively, compared to 36.2%, 16.5%, and 8.5% for the national brands. Experts attribute the success to strong average unit volume, disciplined expansion, and differentiated brand experiences.
- Culver's makes a switch at the soda fountain
Culver's has introduced a change at its soda fountain, prompting customers to notice something new during their next visit.
- Major fast-food chain makes a switch at the soda fountain
Culver's, a major fast-food chain, has introduced a new change at its soda fountain. The update is noticeable for customers visiting the restaurant.
- Culver's makes a switch at the soda fountain
Culver's is making a change at the soda fountain, and customers may notice something new during their next visit.
- I ordered the same meal at Freddy's and Culver's. Both offered value, but only one Midwest favorite dominated every category.
The author compared meals at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers and Culver's, finding both similarly priced but preferring Culver's value in food quality and affordability. Freddy's offered a better dine-in experience but lost in key categories like burgers, fries, and custard. Freddy's has closed all Chicago locations, while Culver's maintains a Midwest presence.