He was coy about his burger restaurant’s timeline, but it opened today
Last week, Culver’s franchisee Nick Campe told me that he didn’t want to give a timeline for the opening of his restaurant at 3620 N. Rock Road. When I pressed him, he said that it would definitely be open by summer.
As it turns out, he was being rather literal. He got back in touch this weekend with a surprise announcement: The new Culver’s opened this morning: Monday, April 20.
“I know it’s short notice,” he said. “But due to a mild winter, construction was sped up, and we are able to open a little early.”
Culver’s won’t do any big grand opening promotion, he said. But the staff is “ready to serve fresh, made-to-order hand-crafted meals — with a smile,” he said.
Campe opened Wichita’s first Culver’s at 3210 N. Maize Road in summer 2024. In December, Derby also got one, though it’s owned by a different franchisee.
The fast-food chain is known for its butter burgers and frozen custard. Culver’s restaurants are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Culver’s menu
This story was originally published April 19, 2026 at 9:42 AM.
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