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| 👁 Image Exterior of a Killer Burger restaurant in Hillsboro, Oregon, in 2017 | |
| Industry | Restaurants |
|---|---|
Number of locations | 19 |
Area served | Oregon, Washington and Idaho |
| Website | killerburger.com |
Killer Burger is an American restaurant chain.
History
[edit]The company was founded by Thomas "TJ" Southard in Portland, Oregon.[1][2] John Dikos is the chief executive officer.[3]
There were 19 locations in the U.S. states of Oregon, Idaho, and Washington as of April 2022, including high-profile, non-traditional locations at Portland's Moda Center and Providence Park.[4] There are three Killer Burger restaurants in Texas, as of 2026. The first two Texas restaurants opened in San Antonio, starting in 2024, and a Houston location opened in 2026.[5]
LaMichael James, a former player in the National Football League and for the Oregon Ducks, owns three franchises, one in Lake Oswego, one in Eugene and another in Beaverton.[6] The Killer Burger on NW 23rd in Portland closed in 2023.[7]
Reception
[edit]Killer Burger won in the Best Burger category and placed second in the Best Catering Service category of Willamette Week's annual 'Best of Portland' readers' poll in 2022.[8] The business was a runner-up in the Best Burger category in 2024.[9]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ Bernstein, Maxine (2017-08-12). "Killer Burger and competitor battle over burger names, recipes". The Oregonian. Archived from the original on 2020-11-12. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
- ^ "Killer Burger Is Plotting an Expansion Across the West". Willamette Week. 24 August 2020. Archived from the original on 2020-09-20. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
- ^ "Killer Burger Names John Dikos President". QSR magazine. 19 July 2021. Archived from the original on 2023-01-03. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ^ "Killer Burger Signs a Lease in Southwest Portland". QSR magazine. 12 April 2022. Archived from the original on 2022-05-07. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
- ^ Blackmon, Chyna (2026-04-24). "West Coast burger chain opening first Houston location soon". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
- ^ Prewitt, Andi (2022-01-26). "Former Oregon Ducks Football Star and NFL Player LaMichael James Has Opened a Second Killer Burger". Willamette Week. Archived from the original on 2022-02-06. Retrieved 6 February 2022.
- ^ "Killer Burger Has Closed Its Northwest 23rd Avenue Restaurant". Willamette Week. 2023-06-30. Archived from the original on 2023-07-01. Retrieved 2023-07-06.
- ^ "Food Winners". Willamette Week. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
- ^ "2024 Best of Portland Readers' Poll: Food". Willamette Week. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
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