Popular burger chain to open a new location in Arizona. Here's everything we know

Shelby Slade and Saleen Martin, Arizona Republic

Tue, Jun 17, 2025, 12:09 PM 2 min read

Wisconsin-based fast food chain Culver's is expanding and plans to open new locations across the country, including one in Arizona.

Culver’s, which opened in 1984 and is based in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, is known for its frozen custard and ButterBurgers. The burgers are pressed, seared and served on buns that are lightly buttered. Also on the menu are frozen custards, chicken sandwiches and tenders, and seafood options like shrimp and cod.

Most recently, the company has averaged opening 50 to 60 new restaurants per year, and the fast food chain plans to keep that up in 2025 and 2026.

Here's what Arizona fans should know about the new Culver's location.

The chain has broken ground at new locations in 12 states, according to a Culver’s spokesperson. Future locations are set for the following cities:

• Arizona: Queen Creek

• Arkansas: Harrison

• Florida: Fort Meade, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Leesburg, and Ruskin

• Georgia: Cartersville

• Illinois: Bradley, Diamond, and Rantoul

• Kansas: Derby

• Michigan: Holland, White Lake, Woodhaven, and Southfield

• Ohio: Columbus and West Carrollton

• South Carolina: Boiling Springs and Greenville

• Tennessee: Hixson, Oak Ridge, and Sevierville

• Texas: Katy

• Wisconsin: Combined Locks, Eau Claire, and Evansville

Culver's indicated the new Arizona location will be in Queen Creek, making it the second location in the city.

Culver's officials did not indicate where in Queen Creek the store would be located. However, previous reports from several groups, including Queen Creek NOW and What Now Phoenix, suggest it could be located in a development Ellsworth and Chandler Heights roads.

An opening date for the Queen Creek restaurant has not been set.

There are more than a dozen Culver's restaurants in the Grand Canyon State. To Find the location nearest you, visit culvers.com/locator.

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Culver's to open new store in Queen Creek. Here's everything we know