Crumpy’s of Midtown is finally firing up the fryers again, getting ready to reopen its Midtown Memphis location after more than a year closed following a November 2024 kitchen fire. Owners say renovations and safety repairs are wrapped, and staff are deep in prep work and menu checks ahead of a planned return this weekend, timed for Super Bowl traffic. For regulars who have watched the strip-mall spot sit boarded up for months, those lights coming back on will be a sight for sore eyes.
According to Action News 5, Crumpy’s of Midtown received the green light to reopen after passing a final inspection from regulators. The station reported that managers are aiming for this weekend’s Super Bowl as the first official service and that crews have been restocking, rehiring, and retraining to handle what they expect to be a serious game-day rush.
The blaze that shuttered the shop
Fire crews put out the blaze on Nov. 15, 2024, and local coverage at the time said investigators traced the cause to an electrical malfunction, with no injuries reported, WhatNow Memphis reported. While the dining room stayed dark, franchise owners tried to keep loyal customers fed by rolling out a food truck and pop-up service during the long repair stretch.
Damage, safety checks and the plan ahead
Initial reports on the November 2024 fire listed roughly $15,000 in structural damage and $10,000 in contents, and characterized the blaze as accidental, according to Action News 5. With the final inspection now complete, owners told local reporters they are focused on staffing, safety checks, and kitchen readiness so the Midtown operation can keep up with anticipated game-day demand.
Where to go for updates
The restaurant’s Midtown ordering page is active again and lists contact details for the location. For hours and the latest opening updates, check Crumpy's Midtown or the business listing on MapQuest.
