Killer Burger

Killer Burger
IndustryRestaurants
Number of locations
19
Area served
Oregon, Washington and Idaho
Websitekillerburger.com

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] 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

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

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "Killer Burger Names John Dikos President". QSR magazine. 19 July 2021. Archived from the original on 2023-01-03. Retrieved 2022-05-03.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ Blackmon, Chyna (2026-04-24). "West Coast burger chain opening first Houston location soon". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2026-04-28.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "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.
  8. ^ "Food Winners". Willamette Week. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
  9. ^ "2024 Best of Portland Readers' Poll: Food". Willamette Week. Retrieved 2025-02-18.
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