News Summary

A new Culver’s restaurant is set to open this summer in Beaufort, SC, on Boundary Street. Owned by David Page, the fast-casual dining option will enhance community aesthetics by revamping a former Applebee’s location. Offering quality food with a focus on local agriculture, the restaurant promises to provide residents with a variety of options, including ButterBurgers, chicken sandwiches, and frozen custard. The establishment will feature indoor seating and a drive-through for convenience.

Culver’s Restaurant Set to Open This Summer in Beaufort, SC

Beaufort, SC is set to welcome a new Culver’s restaurant this summer. Construction is currently underway on Boundary Street, promising a popular fast-casual dining option for local residents.

Restaurant Details

• Founded: 1984 in Sauk City, Wisconsin
• Original Name: Culver’s Frozen Custard and ButterBurgers
• Total Locations: 930 across 26 states as of October 2023
• South Carolina Locations: 9, including Summerville, North Charleston, and Ladson
• Nearby Locations: Pooler and Savannah, Georgia

Ownership and Community Impact

The Beaufort location will be owned by David Page, who moved to the area with his wife, Jana, and their three children. Page expressed enthusiasm about the new venture, stating, “We couldn’t be more excited to be here.”

Notably, the restaurant will occupy the building that previously housed an Applebee’s, which closed in 2017. Page opted to rehabilitate the existing structure to enhance community aesthetics instead of constructing a new building.

Culver’s Menu and Values

Culver’s positions itself as a fast-casual restaurant offering various options:

• Main Dishes: ButterBurgers, chicken sandwiches, seafood, and salads
• Focus on Quality: Food is “grown, not made,” featuring antibiotic-free chicken and 100% U.S. Midwest raised beef, which is never frozen
• Sides: Fries, onion rings, chili, and Wisconsin cheese curds sourced from Stanley, Wisconsin
• Desserts: Shakes, sundaes, floats, and malts made with their line of frozen custard

Culver’s also supports local agriculture through its Thank You Farmers Project, emphasizing agricultural sustainability.

Facility Features

The new Culver’s will include:

• A drive-through for convenience
• Indoor seating with a counter-order system

David Page believes the restaurant will thrive in Beaufort, highlighting the community’s welcoming nature and ongoing growth.

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Additional Resources

• Explore Beaufort SC: New Culver’s Restaurant Opening
• Wikipedia: Culver’s
• Island Packet: Local News Article
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Fast-Casual Restaurant
• What Now Charleston: Culver’s in Beaufort

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