10 Things You Didn't Know About Culver's Restaurants

Skip to main content 8 Awesome Things You Should Know About Taco Bell 24 Things Restaurant Owners Wish They Could Tell You 14 Things You Never Knew About the McDonald’s Big Mac 11 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Ice Cream Trucks 9 Little-Known Secrets About Food Court Restaurants 10 Things You Probably Didn't Know About McDonald's Nuggets 10 Restaurant Chains You Had No Idea Were Related To Each Other 10 Secrets You Didn't Know About the Cheesecake Factory 9 Restaurants You Never Knew Had Secret Menu Items 10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Burger King’s Whopper 10 Secrets a Food Critic Won't Tell You 12 Things You Didn’t Know About Cheetos 13 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Cheesecake Factory’s Cheesecake 9 Things You Didn't Know About the Starbucks Secret Menu 20 Surprising Facts About McDonald's 8 Things You Probably Never Knew About the Dairy Queen Blizzard 17 Things McDonald’s Employees Won’t Tell You 9 Things You Didn't Know About the Starbucks Frappuccino 11 Things You Didn’t Know About Doritos 10 Secrets a Steakhouse Chef Will Never Tell You Home News Restaurants 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Culver’s Restaurants

By Lauren Naru

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on Dec. 15, 2023

Save Saved Saving

Culver's has been serving frozen custard and ButterBurgers to guests for 30 years. Find out a few facts you didn't know about this Wisconsin-based chain (you already know the cheese curds are delicious!).

1 / 10

5,400 cows work full time to make milk for Culver’s custard

Culver’s fresh frozen custard is made from dairy sourced from more than 100 family farms in Wisconsin. Made in small slow-churned batches throughout the day, the frozen custard is rich, creamy and delicious. Added bonus: Because it’s served at a temperature that won’t freeze your taste buds, you get to experience the flavor longer!

No Culver’s in your neck of the woods? Try these copycat recipes at home.

2 / 10

There are 80+ Flavors of the Day

A tradition since the first restaurant was opened in 1984, the “Flavor of the Day” is a unique combination of frozen custard and mix-ins that differs from one restaurant to the next. Depending on the day, you can enjoy flavor combinations like Caramel Cashew, Chocolate Oreo Volcano, Georgia Peach, Mint Explosion or one of dozens of different combinations.

Cure your ice cream craving with a scoop from the best ice cream shop in your state.

3 / 10

Over 9 million orders of onion rings were served in 2017

9,326,744 to be exact. That’s more onion rings than there are people in Culver’s home state of Wisconsin! What makes them so popular? The onion ring batter features a subtle blend of spices, and the thick-cut onions (yellow, to bring out their sweetness) are fried to a crispy and delicious golden brown.

4 / 10

More than 18 million orders of cheese curds are made annually

Laid end-to-end, those cheese curds would stretch to the moon, back to Earth, then back to the moon! Pro tip: Order a side of cheese curds and add them to your ButterBurger for a crazy-good flavor experience. Or make your own at home.

5 / 10

315,205 gallons of its signature root beer are sipped annually

Growing up, co-founder Craig Culver was a big fan of root beer. So when the first restaurant opened, he helped create a signature root beer recipe. Today, you can enjoy a glass fresh from the fountain or in a root beer float with a scoop of fresh frozen custard.

Don’t miss these tasty root beer recipes.

6 / 10

ButterBurgers are smashed and seared to order

Made with a special blend of three cuts of fresh—never frozen—100% Midwest beef, ButterBurgers don’t touch the grill until after you’ve placed your order. Then they’re pressed, cooked-to-order and served on a lightly buttered, toasted bun. The signature sear locks in the burger’s moisture for full flavor, while giving it a crispy texture. Yum!

Psst! Learn which fast-food burger tastes best.

7 / 10

It’s awarded millions in scholarships to employees

As a way to show their appreciation to employees for their hard work and dedication, the Culver’s Foundation Scholarship Program provides financial support to those working towards college or technical school degrees. Since 1993, more than $4.5 million in scholarships have been awarded to over 3,000 team members.

8 / 10

Childhood favorites inspired the first Culver’s

The first Culver’s was opened in Sauk City, Wisconsin in 1984 by Craig and Lea Culver, along with Craig’s parents George and Ruth. The idea for the restaurant came from two of Craig’s favorite childhood things: his mom’s homemade hamburgers with fresh frozen custard.

Learn what the McDonald’s menu looked like the year you were born.

9 / 10

185,000 pounds of bananas are needed to make banana splits annually

The dessert possibilities are endless. On any given day you’ll find three frozen custard flavors on the menu: vanilla, chocolate and the Flavor of The Day. Pick the toppings and mix-ins you’re craving to create your own Concrete Mixer or sundae. Other options include shakes, malts and floats.

10 / 10

Ask Alexa to find your favorite flavor

To find the location serving your favorite Flavor of the Day, you can ask Amazon Alexa. Enable the Culver’s skill to quickly hear which flavor is available at your nearest location. If you’re not a fan of the flavor being served at the nearest location, ask Alexa to find it for you.