Enjoy Complimentary Lemon Ice - Now Sweetened With SPLENDA(R) Brand Sweetener - June 21

Culver's(R) restaurants are mixing two of the best things in life on June 21 -- summer and complimentary dessert. To celebrate the official start of summer, participating Culver's restaurants are giving away its popular Lemon Ice treat to guests. The giveaway also reintroduces Lemon Ice with a lighter twist, as the summertime treat is now sweetened with SPLENDA(R) Brand Sweetener.

"June 21 signifies the beginning of everything that's good about summer: carefree, warm days; time spent outdoors with friends and family; and frozen treats," says Craig Culver, Culver's co-founder. "That's why we wanted folks to come down to Culver's and get the summer started off right -- with icy, cool Lemon Ice."

A Culver's tradition each summer, Lemon Ice is made fresh daily with real lemon juice and is like eating real Lemonade with a Spoon(R). Culver's replaced the sugar in its Lemon Ice recipe based on requests from guests seeking a low-calorie dessert without sugar. A recent consumer survey conducted on behalf of the Grocery Manufacturers of America found that 73 percent of respondents reported they are buying more nutritious and healthy foods, including 49 percent who are seeking sugar-free options.

Lemon Ice has no fat, is about 50 calories and has only 12 carbohydrates per 7 oz. serving. Lemon Ice sweetened with SPLENDA(R) Brand Sweetener also makes the light, delicious treat a tasty option for the millions of Americans on low-carbohydrate diets like Atkins or South Beach because of the low amount of carbohydrates.

Lemon Ice is the cool summer treat that can be served to you four fresh ways: plain, topped with real fruit toppings, blended with a fresh fruit topping or blended with Culver's Frozen Custard.

Culver's restaurants are independently owned and operated in over 280 locations in 15 states across the nation. The owner/operator concept has been a cornerstone of growth and success for Culver's since the first location opened in Sauk City, Wis., on July 18, 1984. Culver's invests deeply in partnerships and programs, including its VIP college and technical school scholarship program, the annual Day of Warmth, and countless other franchise- driven local efforts. Culver's is the recipient of numerous industry and community awards, including the 2005 Nation's Restaurant News Golden Chain Award. For more information on Culver's locations, promotional programs, menu selections and other areas of interest, visit http://www.culvers.com/ .

Source: Culver's

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