Culver's to Open 8th Polk Location This Summer

New Culver's restaurant coming to Bartow, Florida

Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:24am

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Bartow, Florida is set to get its first Culver's restaurant by late summer, as the fast-food chain broke ground on its first location in the county seat on February 17th at 1395 N. Broadway Avenue.

Why it matters

Culver's rapid expansion in Polk County reflects the growing demand for the Wisconsin-based fast-food chain's signature butter burgers and frozen custard in the region. The new Bartow location will be the 8th Culver's in Polk County, further solidifying the company's footprint in Central Florida.

The details

The new Culver's restaurant in Bartow will be located at 1395 N. Broadway Avenue. Construction is expected to be completed by late summer 2026, bringing the popular fast-food chain's signature menu items to Bartow for the first time.

  • Culver's broke ground on the new Bartow location on February 17, 2026.
  • The new Culver's restaurant is expected to open by late summer 2026.

The players

Culver's

A Wisconsin-based fast-food restaurant chain known for its butter burgers and frozen custard.

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The takeaway

Culver's rapid expansion in Polk County, with the new Bartow location being the 8th in the region, demonstrates the growing popularity of the fast-food chain's offerings in Central Florida.