Local Culver’s Owner Finds Solace in Religion

Justin Obriecht, who opened his first Culver's location in Tinley Park in 2001, shared his conversion from atheism to Christianity during a talk at an Orland Park church.

Justin Obriecht thought he had it all. "I had a good life,” said Obriecht recently at Hope Covenant Church. “I had enough money, I didn't have a lot of stress. Things were really good for me as an atheist." Starting with his first restaurant opening in Tinley Park in 2001, Obriecht went on to open Culver’s locations in Orland Park, Tinley Park, Frankfort, Homewood and Matteson. But he later found something was missing. Obriecht came bearing Butterburgers, custard, a few of his employees and his testimony at Hope Covenant Church in Orland Park. Over 100 people came out to enjoy dollar Butterburgers and Culver's custard before listening to Obriecht’s story. "I opened up a business when everyone thought the world was coming to an end," …

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