# Culver's Rise from One Burger Joint | Madison News

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Podcast: [Madison News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/madison-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7577991)
Published: 2026-07-18T13:22:15+00:00
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From a single burger stand in Sauk City, Wisconsin, in 1984, Culver’s grew into a nationwide phenomenon with over 1,000 locations—thanks to a signature ButterBurger made with a custard scooper, hands-on franchise owners, and menu gems like cheese curds added in 1997. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/80b37d3f75eadb09

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