[1] Blimpy Burgers was founded in 1953 by Jim Shafer at 551 South Division Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan.

[4] The July 23, 2012, issue of USA Today named Blimpy a "10 great places for regional fast-food treasures".

[6] Blimpy was forced to vacate the Division Street location by August 31, 2013, and shut down earlier to pack up equipment to leave the building.

The Indiegogo campaign raised $20,396 of its $60,000 goal[9] while giving rewards to donors like bumper stickers and gift cards.

[6] In April 2014, Magner signed a lease for a new location in downtown Ann Arbor at 304 S. Ashley St., the site of the former Eastern Flame restaurant space, with expectations to open in late June.