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Blimpy Burgers was found in 1953 by Jim Shafer at 551 South Division Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 1969, Rich Magner |
Blimpy Burgers was found in 1953 by Jim Shafer at 551 South Division Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 1969, Rich Magner began working at Blimpy as a student.<ref name=aac>{{cite news|last=Alfs|first=Lizzy|title=Owner: Blimpy Burger must move as University of Michigan buys building|url=http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/owner-blimpy-burger-must-move-as-university-of-michigan-buys-building/|accessdate=10 December 2012|newspaper=Ann Arbor.com|date=December 6, 2012}}</ref> |
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In 1993, Rich Magner returned to work at Blimpy and purchased the business but not the property.<ref name=aac/> |
In 1993, Rich Magner returned to work at Blimpy and purchased the business but not the property.<ref name=aac/> |
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In late 2012, the property’s owner and founder's widow, Patricia Shafer, sold the property to the [[University of Michigan]].<ref name=aac/> |
In late 2012, the property’s owner and founder's widow, Patricia Shafer, sold the property to the [[University of Michigan]].<ref name=aac/> |
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Blimpy must vacate the Division Street location by August 31, 2013 thus Blimpy will shut down earlier to pack up equipment to leave the building. As of July 30, Magner was in negotiations for two downtown locations and expected a temporary |
Blimpy must vacate the Division Street location by August 31, 2013 thus Blimpy will shut down earlier to pack up equipment to leave the building. As of July 30, Magner was in negotiations for two downtown locations and expected a temporary lapse in operations.<ref>{{cite news|last=Alfs |first=Lizzy |title=Ann Arbor's Blimpy Burger to close in August; What's next? |
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|url=http://web1.annarbor.com/business-review/ann-arbors-blimpy-burger-to-close-in-august-whats-next/|accessdate=August 15, 2013 |newspaper=AnnArbor.com|date=July 30, 2013}}</ref> Blimpy closed to the public at Division Street location on Wednesday August 14.<ref>Webster, Jessica. (August 14, 2013) [http://annarbor.com/entertainment/food-drink/my-last-pilgrimage-to-krazy-jims-blimpy-burger/ My last pilgrimage to Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger]. AnnArbor.com.</ref> |
|url=http://web1.annarbor.com/business-review/ann-arbors-blimpy-burger-to-close-in-august-whats-next/|accessdate=August 15, 2013 |newspaper=AnnArbor.com|date=July 30, 2013}}</ref> Blimpy closed to the public at Division Street location on Wednesday August 14.<ref>Webster, Jessica. (August 14, 2013) [http://annarbor.com/entertainment/food-drink/my-last-pilgrimage-to-krazy-jims-blimpy-burger/ My last pilgrimage to Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger]. AnnArbor.com.</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:23, 7 October 2013
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Restaurant |
| Founder | Jim Shafer |
| Headquarters | |
Number of locations | 1 |
| Products | Hamburgers, onion rings |
| Owner | Rich Magner |
| Website | blimpyburger |
Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger is a fast food restaurant based in Ann Arbor, Michigan known for its burgers and fried onion rings.[1]
History
Blimpy Burgers was found in 1953 by Jim Shafer at 551 South Division Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan. In 1969, Rich Magner began working at Blimpy as a student.[2]
In 1993, Rich Magner returned to work at Blimpy and purchased the business but not the property.[2]
In the new century, Blimpy began getting coverage by various food TV shows. In 2008, Blimpy was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.[3] An episode of Man v. Food filmed on September 7, 2010 also featured the restaurant.[4] The USA Today on July 23, 2012 named Blimpy a "10 great places for regional fast-food treasures".[5] Blimpy was featured on the Travel Channel show Hamburger Paradise on October 10, 2012 as a top USA hamburger restaurant.[3]
In late 2012, the property’s owner and founder's widow, Patricia Shafer, sold the property to the University of Michigan.[2]
Blimpy must vacate the Division Street location by August 31, 2013 thus Blimpy will shut down earlier to pack up equipment to leave the building. As of July 30, Magner was in negotiations for two downtown locations and expected a temporary lapse in operations.[6] Blimpy closed to the public at Division Street location on Wednesday August 14.[7]
References
- ^ "Burgers, Rings and Fries". Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Food Network. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ^ a b c Alfs, Lizzy (December 6, 2012). "Owner: Blimpy Burger must move as University of Michigan buys building". Ann Arbor.com. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ^ a b Webster, Jessica (October 24, 2012). "Food & Grocery: Ann Arbor's Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger featured on Travel Channel". AnnArbor.com. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ^ McKee, Jenn (September 7, 2010). "'Man v. Food' filming at Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger today". AnnArbor.com. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ^ "10 great places for regional fast-food treasures". USA Today. July 23, 2012. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
- ^ Alfs, Lizzy (July 30, 2013). "Ann Arbor's Blimpy Burger to close in August; What's next?". AnnArbor.com. Retrieved August 15, 2013.
- ^ Webster, Jessica. (August 14, 2013) My last pilgrimage to Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger. AnnArbor.com.