Culvers Frozen Custard
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Culvers Frozen Custard system.
Culvers Frozen Custard
540 Water St.
Prairie du Sac, WI 53578
800#:
Tel: (608) 644-2130
Fax: (608) 644-1552
E-mail: grud@culvers.com
Web Site: www.culvers.com
Contact: Mr. Gary L. Rudsinski, Franchise Development Manager
CULVERS FROZEN CUSTARD specializes in ButterBurgers and Frozen Custard. All food items are prepared to order and delivered to the customer's table in about five minutes. Our system is based on franchisees as owner/operators with the operator working full time in their restaurant to ensure guest satisfaction and involvement in the local community.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1984
First Franchise: 1988
Franchise Units: 312
Company-Owned Units: 6
Total Units: 318
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 14 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 112 in WI, 63 in IL, 43 MN
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 4
>Hispanic: 2
>Asian-American: 1
>Native American:
>Other: 2 Middle East
Average Number of Employees: 18 FT, 52 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 3,700-5,300 SF; FS
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $300-500K
Total Investment: $400K-2.9MM
Average Total Investment: $2100K
Minimum Net Worth: $700K
Fees
>Franchise: $55K
>Average Franchise Fee: $55K
>Royalty: 4%
>Advertising: 2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 15/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 85
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H (for an explanation click here)
Training: 16 Weeks in South Central, WI.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time. IFA Minority Fran Program.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: Midwest, Southeast, Southwest.
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
For a sample questionnaire click here.
|
New
Search: Alphabetical
| Industry
Type | Avg
Total Investment | Avg
Franchise Fee | Total
Units
|
|