Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger, located at 304 S. Ashley St., temporarily closed March 17 due to a change in ownership following the death of previous owner Richard Magner, who ran the establishment for over 30 years. The restaurant, now undergoing renovations, plans to re-open by the end of May.
Blimpy Burger is a long-standing Ann Arbor burger restaurant which prides itself on its affordability, efficient service and uniquely curt treatment of customers who slow down their service. Blimpy’s motto since opening has been “cheaper than food,” and the restaurant only charges $5.49 for a double cheeseburger.
Before Magner became the owner, Blimpy Burger was owned by James “Jim” Shafer, who founded the restaurant and ran it at its original location on 551 S. Division St. from 1953 to 1992. Magner purchased Blimpy Burger in 1993 and moved the restaurant to its current location in 2014 after the University of Michigan purchased the original property…