It would be a colossal understatement to say that people in the United Statesreallylove their ice cream.
According totheInternational Dairy Foods Association, the average American devours a whopping 20 pounds of the stuff each year.
me) could very well be consuming more.
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A strong financial performance has supported all of this growth.
And in 2024, it has ambitious plans to open dozens of new locations.
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Culver’s plans toopen 51 new storesin 2024, according to a franchise disclosure document released this past spring.
Now, the frozen custard chain is carrying that strong momentum into 2024.
The company scored a five-star rating inNewsweek’s2023 list ofAmerica’s Favorite Restaurant Chains.
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Despite the accomplishment, the chain has no plans to halt or slow down its growth efforts.
That should push it well over the 200-unit mark.
The chainannouncedan exciting new development deal in March that will bring five new locations to Austin, Texas.
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The first of the planned locations is slated to open its doors sometime in 2024.
The new locations, made possible by two development deals, will open over the next few years.
The chain has also inked agreements for new stores inPuerto RicoandEgypt.
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