Culver's Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Culver's franchise: $2643K–$8573K investment, 4% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$2.6M–$8.6M
Franchise Fee
$55K
Refundable (conditions apply)
Royalty
4%
gross sales
Ad Fund
2.5%
gross sales
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 4% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 2.5% of gross sales |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$3.8M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.7x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
6.5%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $3.8M, you'd pay approximately $152K/year in royalties alone, plus $95K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | $5K |
| Additional Restaurant Fee (existing franchisee) | $45K |
| Mentoring Program Fee | $30K |
| Veterans' Discount | $-10,000 |
| Territory Reservation Agreement Fee | $50K |
| Territory Reservation Extension Fee | $20K |
| Development Agreement Territory Fee | $50K |
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