Craig Culver
American fast food company founders
Craig Culver (born June 15, 1950) is an American businessman who is the co-founder of the Culver's, a United States-based fast casual restaurant. He founded the first Culver's in 1984 with his parents, George and Ruth, along with his former wife, Lea, in Sauk City, Wisconsin. The Culver's franchise has grown to over 26 states as of March 2025.
Early life
Culver was born in Neenah, Wisconsin. In 1961, his parents purchased an A&W fast-food restaurant in the middle of downtown Sauk City. After graduating from the Sauk Prairie High School, Craig decided to go to University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh, graduating with a bachelor's degree in biology. In 1968, Craig's parents purchased the "Farm Kitchen" resort at Devil's Lake State Park. Over his college breaks and during the summer, Craig worked at his parents' resort. He met his wife, Lea, at this resort. They later married and have three daughters together.
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