MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today proclaimed July 18, 2024, as “Culver’s Day” across Wisconsin and is set to join Craig and Lea Culver, Culver’s Franchising Team Members, and members of the community to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the franchise. A copy of the governor’s “Culver’s Day” proclamation is available here.
“It is an honor to help celebrate and recognize 40 years of Culver’s, a family-owned and operated business that started right here in Wisconsin and has since grown into the nationally recognized and beloved household name it is today,” said Gov. Evers. “As a staple in America’s Dairyland, Culver’s also works to support Wisconsin’s long and proud tradition as the Dairy State, sourcing family farm-fresh dairy products and raising millions of dollars to help educate the public on the importance of our farmers and local producers, our agricultural industries, which contribute mightily to our state and our economy as a whole. For the past four decades, the Culver’s success story has exemplified what it means to keep service, kindness, and hard work at the forefront, and I’m glad to be able to help celebrate this iconic Wisconsin business today.”
Founded on July 18, 1984, Craig, Lea, George, and Ruth Culver opened the first Culver’s in Sauk City, championing the company’s signature ButterBurger and Fresh Frozen Custard. With their well-known slogan, “Welcome to Delicious,” Culver’s has grown from their first restaurant in Sauk City to nearly 1,000 restaurants in 26 states and continues to open restaurants across the nation.
Operating as an owner-operator franchise model, Culver’s offers individuals the ability to own their restaurant which, in turn, provides employment to thousands of dedicated True Blue team members, many of whom are entering the workforce for the first time.
Culver’s also hosts thousands of share nights every year to support their communities. As each Culver’s restaurant is independently owned, every fundraiser or sponsorship is decided by the franchisee, according to Culver’s, and the organization consistently seeks out opportunities to support schools, community organizations, and agriculture. Since 2013, Culver’s and their guests have donated more than $5 million through the Thank You Farmers Project to invest in agricultural education to support the next generation of agricultural leaders, provide hunger relief to communities, and support climate-smart agricultural initiatives that produce nutritious food.
