Popular custard and burger chain opens new location in Detroit

DETROIT – A well-known fast-casual chain with more than 100 locations in Michigan has brought its cheese curds, burgers, and frozen custard into the Detroit market.

Franchise owner Eric Matoy opened a new Culver’s at 18845 Mack Ave. last month. Matoy also owns and operates another Culver’s location at 66227 Van Dyke Ave. in Washington Township, Macomb County.

The Detroit restaurant is housed in a 1949 building that originally served as a bank. The exterior was largely preserved, and the dining area features a prominent former vault door.

Culver’s was started in 1954 in Sauk City, Wisconsin, by Craig and Lea Culver. Since then, the brand has grown to more than 1,050 restaurants in 26 states, including 104 in Michigan.