Update – Culver’s opened on Monday, November 4th, 2024 at 10 a.m.
Culver’s, the popular fast food burger restaurant, is currently building a 5th location in Manatee County. Culver’s menu comprises butterburgers, chicken sandwiches, fish, salads, french fries, and cheese curds. For dessert, the restaurant offers its frozen custard, served in either a dish, cone, or blended into a concrete mixer or shake.

This new location is right off US-301, directly across the street from Detwiler’s Farm Market in Palmetto.

I had the opportunity to chat with the franchisee, Chris Jennings, about his new restaurant. Chris is no stranger to the restaurant business, having worked at Culver’s for 8-years. He begin his career as a shift manager and climbed the ranks to reach his goal of becoming a franchisee. Now Chris and his wife Jozie own not one, but two Culver’s locations. Their other location is at 5750 Ranch Lake Blvd. in Bradenton, near I-75 and SR-70.
Chris and his family moved to Bradenton from New Jersey in 2016. Now Parrish residents, they have been working for awhile to bring a location to North Manatee County. Asked when they might be open, Chris could only say soon. Construction delays have pushed back their anticipated opening. For the latest opening day, visit their website.
Are you looking for work? This new location is currently hiring shift managers age 18 or older. You can apply online here. They’re hiring additional positions soon.
Culver’s restaurants are doing very well. Since 2019, the chain has opened 50+ stores per year. At this rate, they might reach 1,000 stores by the end of the year. The first Culver’s restaurant was started in 1984 by Craig and Lea Culver in Sauk City, Wisconsin. Six years later, the first successful franchise opened in Baraboo, WI. Just last month, the chain celebrated their 40th anniversary.
Address: 1801 US-301, Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone: 908-930-3696
Website: https://www.culvers.com/restaurants/palmetto-fl-us-301
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Culver’s is winning the fast food wars.