Based on a recent permit application, Culver’s is set to establish a new establishment at 5751 N Hamilton Rd, situated within the New Albany vicinity. This forthcoming location is anticipated to undergo construction from scratch, with an estimated project cost of $1.5 million, as detailed in the permit application.

The origins of this burger franchise trace back to its inception by Craig and Lea Culver in Sauk City, Wisconsin, back in 1984. Since then, Culver’s has proliferated, boasting a presence in more than 25 states, with approximately 900 restaurants in operation. In the Columbus area, a solitary Culver’s currently operates on the city’s western side, specifically at 1444 Rentra Dr.

According to the permit documentation, the Hamilton Road site is being introduced to the region by Meyer Foods Management Company. Meyer Foods Management Company is an Indiana-based, family-owned franchisee, overseeing a portfolio of over 20 Culver’s establishments across Ohio, Indiana, and Georgia, as indicated on its website. What Now Columbus attempted to glean insights into the prospective opening timeline by reaching out to a Meyer Foods Management Company representative. However, owing to the intricacies of the permitting process and various other considerations, an exact opening date remains undetermined.

Culver’s is celebrated for its signature “ButterBurgers,” characterized by their use of fresh, never frozen beef patties, prepared to order and served on a lightly buttered and toasted bun, as detailed on the restaurant’s official website. Currently, Culver’s already has several locations in Columbus and is a popular spot with locals.