Maid-Rite Diner—founded in 1926 and one of the nation’s oldest franchise restaurants—has targeted Chesterfield as the perfect location to sell their ground beef sandwiches. Also called loose meat, Tavern or a loose hamburger sandwich, think of it as a Sloppy Joe without all the slop. You may recall Roseanne Barr sold them at her diner on her television show, Roseanne.
“They’re similar to Sloppy Joe’s, but they aren’t drenched in sauce,†said Tania Burt, Executive Vice President of Maid-Rite. “Instead, flavorful seasonings are used. Our sandwiches are one of a kind.â€
The legend of how Maid-Rite was founded bears repeating.