Franchising

Killer Burger slaying in Idaho

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October 13, 2021

Killer Burger, a Pacific Northwest burger brand, is opening Monday in Hayden, Idaho, in the Prairie Shopping Center, near the Albertsons and Rite Aid stores. Entrepreneurial couple Wes and Coral Walterman, who are also Killer's first franchisees and own a location in Portland, are bringing the brand to North Idaho.

"Killer Burger simply rises above all burger brands," Wes Walterman said in a company press release. "There's no other experience like it locally and beyond. From the burgers, beers and fries to the backyard barbecue and rock n' roll vibe, the concept stands alone. Expanding our relationship with Killer Burger gives a great opportunity to come home and connect with our community. We are 100% confident that the brand will thrive here and develop the cult following it commands."

Aside from its non-traditional locations at Portland's Moda Center and Providence Park, the Hayden location marks the brand's 14th full-scale location.

"This is a tentpole moment for us," TJ Southard, founder and CEO of Killer Burger, said in the release. "Heading east into the Inland is such a fantastic growth move, especially when you consider the energy that is enveloping the Coeur d'Alene housing market and business community. It's a very attractive area for us, and there's nobody more than Wes and Coral that I trust to carry on the Killer Burger spirit in Hayden. North Idaho has a special brand coming its way, it will change the dining scene forever."