Culver’s will open its second restaurant in Tucson on Monday, April 22nd at 4810 N First Avenue, at the southeast corner of River and First Avenue, its owner Kevin Hart, announced today. G4 Construction of MN, a partner, was the builder of the 4,517 sq. ft. restaurant on 2 acres. Ed Norton will manage the new Culver’s that employs 76 people.
The patio offers views of the Catalinas and the dining room features 46 inch and 55 inch TVs for sports viewing. A casual dining atmosphere and menu that brings back the well-liked Colby-Jack Pub Burger should combine to make it a popular corner.
Culver’s began in 1984 in the founding family’s hometown of Sauk City, Wisconsin. Hart has been with the restaurant for 13 years, starting in Minnesota, before moving to Tucson and opening the first Culver’s at 40 S Broadway Place, at Broadway and Prudence, about a year and a half ago.
The new location was purchased for land value in September, 2012 for $815,000 ($9.39 PSF) as an REO sale from Western Alliance Bank with a former AM/PM convenience store / gas station built on the site that was razed. Nancy McClure of CBRE of Tucson negotiated the purchase of the site for the buyer.
Hart told us, “the mission statement of Culver’s is ‘every guest who chooses Culver’s leaves happy’ and they strive to make this mission a reality for each and every customer.”
Starting April 22nd, hours of operation will be Sunday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
To reach Hart or Norton at Culver’s call (520) 398-6338. McClure can be contacted at (520) 323-5117.