Culver’s Launches Back-to-School Menu with Fried Pickle Pub Burger
Fans can fuel their busy schedule with the Culver’s Back to School menu. It features the Fried Pickle Pub Burger, Oreo Reese’s Cheesecake custard, and, of course, pumpkin shakes.
Back-to-school season means packed calendars, early alarms and dinners squeezed between practices and homework. This year, Culver’s is meeting the moment with a limited-time lineup built for families on the go, led by the new Fried Pickle Pub Burger and joined by two new Flavors of the Day and the return of pumpkin treats.
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Inspired by flavors drawn straight from Wisconsin’s pub and supper-club tradition, the Fried Pickle Pub Burger features fresh, never-frozen beef, real cheddar cheese, crispy fried pickles, and a tangy Brewpub Sauce on a soft pretzel bun. The burger is one of a series of Pub Burgers that Culver’s mapped out for 2026 to hopefully delight guests who consistently embrace bold, crave-worthy twists on the classics.
“A fried pickle on a burger only works if the pickle stays crisp and the brine balances the richness of the beef,” said Kasey McDonald, Culver’s head of culinary. “We’re confident our Fried Pickle Pub Burger will exceed guests’ expectations because, like the burgers that came before it in our Pub Burger lineup, it’s innovative, crafted and unmistakably Culver’s.” The Pub Burger, and Fried Pickles guests can order as a side, are available now through Sept. 27 while supplies last.
The variety continues at the custard counter. Culver’s is adding two new Flavors of the Day, Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie arrives systemwide Wednesday, Aug. 5, layering chocolate Fresh Frozen Custard with gooey brownie pieces, ribbons of Reese’s Peanut Butter and rich fudge. Oreo Reese’s Cheesecake follows on Wednesday, Sept. 2, folding crunchy Oreo Cookie Pieces, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and cheesecake into Vanilla Fresh Frozen Custard.
Fall Flavors
Fall flavors round out the season. The new Pumpkin S’mores Concrete Mixer joins the returning Pumpkin Spice Shake and Salted Caramel Pumpkin Concrete Mixer, each made with real pumpkin spice and Culver’s Fresh Frozen Custard, beginning Sept. 8.
From a bold new burger to a season of custard firsts, Culver’s back-to-school lineup comes down to a simple idea: genuine care and something new to look forward to can turn an ordinary, hectic day into a moment worth savoring. To find the nearest Culver’s restaurant, visit culvers.com.
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