Killer Burger

Killer Burger is an American restaurant chain.

History

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]

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.[5] The Killer Burger on NW 23rd in Portland closed in 2023.[6]

Reception

Killer Burger won in the Best Burger category and placed second in the Best Catering Service category of Willamette Week annual 'Best of Portland' readers' poll in 2022.[7] The business was a runner-up in the Best Burger category in 2024.[8]

See also

References

  1. Maxine Bernstein. Killer Burger and competitor battle over burger names, recipes The Oregonian, 2017-08-12, retrieved 2020-10-01^
  2. Killer Burger Is Plotting an Expansion Across the West Willamette Week, 24 August 2020, retrieved 2020-10-01^
  3. Killer Burger Names John Dikos President QSR magazine, 19 July 2021, retrieved 2022-05-03^
  4. Killer Burger Signs a Lease in Southwest Portland QSR magazine, 12 April 2022, retrieved 2022-05-03^
  5. Andi Prewitt. Former Oregon Ducks Football Star and NFL Player LaMichael James Has Opened a Second Killer Burger Willamette Week, 2022-01-26, retrieved 6 February 2022^
  6. Killer Burger Has Closed Its Northwest 23rd Avenue Restaurant Willamette Week, 2023-06-30, retrieved 2023-07-06^
  7. Food Winners Willamette Week, retrieved 2025-02-18^
  8. 2024 Best of Portland Readers’ Poll: Food Willamette Week, retrieved 2025-02-18^