A DAIRY Queen rival is preparing to open a new restaurant next year.
Culver’s has already announced plans to debut 59 new franchise-owned restaurants by the end of the year.
The restaurant chain, which has also made several other operational changes in 2026, has set its sights to 2027.
Culver’s has announced a new restaurant with a capacity of just over 100 people in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, opening next May.
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The restaurant chain officially broke ground on the restaurant earlier this month.
Culver’s was told to modify their initial standard design to better fit the space.
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Culver’s purchased land that sat vacant for nine years after the demolition of the Center Mayfield Theatre.
Franchise owner-operator Aliza Ocasio revealed what she enjoyed most about working with the restaurant chain.
She said: “One of my favorite things about working for this company is the people.
“I have enjoyed working with the team at my location and socializing with the guests.”
“As [Ocasio] prepares to break ground in Cleveland Heights, she looks forward to building her team and finding ways for the restaurant to serve the community she grew up in,” the city said in its press release.
Culver’s said it hopes to build more restaurants in the Cleveland area in the future.
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