The Crumbly Burger has replaced Maid-Rite.

The new name may appropriately describe the loose meat sandwich, but new owner Stephanie McGarry said not much else will change. “We had to change the seasoning in the meat, but other than that, everything is still the same,” she said.

The Maid-Rite employee purchased the business at 2701 Frederick Ave., from David and Patty Burns and Scott and Linda Burns. Ms. McGarry had worked at Maid-Rite for 16 years before calling it her own on Monday.

“They decided to go out of business, and I wanted to take it over,” she said. “Instead of keeping the franchise, I just changed the name.”

The 1950s-style diner is still reminiscent of its former red and white decor.

A different sign hasn’t lost customers.

“The parking lot is still full over the lunch hour,” said Buck Larabee, a good sign that the subtle chan-es won’t affect business, he said. Mr. Larabee and his coworkers frequent the sandwich shop several days a week.

“It’s one of the best burgers in town,” he said. “And I like the name. It’s pretty clever.”

Ms. McGarry has to admit, she didn’t come up with the name.

“My 5-year-old had always called it the crumbly burger,” she said.

Ryan McGarry helps bus the tables and stock the ketchup and mustard on his days at the restaurant.

Besides the basic ingredients, Ms. McGarry said that her new restaurant will have extra menu items as daily specials.

“It still tastes as close as we can get it,” she said.

The six employees have a total of 60 years of Maid-Rite service. The company itself has been around since 1926. New Maid-Rite stores will be opening in Cameron, Mo., and Atchison, Kan.

Business reporter Jennifer Hall can be reached at jennhall@npgco.com.