Franchising

Killer Burger entering Idaho

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June 17, 2021

Portland's Killer Burger multi-unit franchisee Wes Walterman has signed a lease to open the brand's first Idaho location at 85 W. Prairie Shopping Center in Hayden.

"I am thrilled that I have the opportunity to be the first to introduce Idaho to Killer Burger," Walterman said in a company press release. "The Killer Burger corporate team has gone above and beyond with the support they have provided me over the last four years. We all believe in the brand, our burgers and the atmosphere we create at our locations — it'll be hard for Coeur d'Alene and Hayden not to feel the same way."

Walterman opened Killer Burger's first franchise location in the heart of Happy Valley, Oregon, just outside Portland, along with his wife, Coral Walterman. Prior to starting their journey with Killer Burger, the couple founded and sold a party rentals business. The Idaho store will mark the brand's 14th location.

"Wes is the blueprint for the type of franchisee we look for and he's helped create a roadmap for future franchisees," TJ Southard, founder and CEO of Killer Burger, said in the release. "We couldn't be more excited that we're expanding to Idaho. With Wes leading the charge to grow our presence in the state, Killer Burger will quickly become the go-to burger destination in the Coeur d'Alene and Hayden communities."

Following its "commit to the burger" operating principle, Killer Burger's menu contains a mix of classic and original tastes. All burgers come with fries and are topped with bacon and select proprietary sauces. As with the fan-favorite Peanut Butter Pickle Bacon Burger, creativity and tradition collide perfectly on the menu, Southard said.