Founded in Sauk City, Wis., in 1984, Culver s restaurants are independently owned and operated in more than 320 locations in the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, Iowa, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan and Texas. The restaurants, which are housed in buildings that range in size from approximately 3,700 to 5,200 square feet, feature drive-thru service and patio seating. Menu offerings include the company s signature ButterBurger and frozen custard, as well as a variety of sandwiches, salads, dinners and deserts. Franchising of the restaurants is overseen by Culver Franchising System, a privately held company that is headquartered in Prairie Du Sac, Wis. A Culver s restaurant is located in West St. Paul, Minn.