--- title: "Killer Burger Celebrates 10 Years of Searing Success, Coinciding With the Reintroduction of the Famed Jose Mendoza Burger" url: https://burnaze.com/article/75d2a101-a2eb-46c5-8e97-45c95decb893 source: "Franchising.com" original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20200929_killer_burger_celebrates_10_years_of_searing_success_coinciding_with_the_re.html category: "Burger" industry: "Restaurants" segment: "Burger" published: 2020-09-29T12:00:00.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T02:31:49.593Z image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504674900247-0877df9cc836?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop --- # Killer Burger Celebrates 10 Years of Searing Success, Coinciding With the Reintroduction of the Famed Jose Mendoza Burger **TL;DR:** Killer Burger is reintroducing its famous Jose Mendoza burger after a few years of absence, coinciding with the brand's 10-year anniversary. The brand is also donating to the Northwest Wildfire Response Fund through the American Red Cross. *originally published in Franchising.com on 2020-09-29. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20200929_killer_burger_celebrates_10_years_of_searing_success_coinciding_with_the_re.html).* ## Story After much anticipation, Killer Burger is reintroducing the famed Jose Mendoza burger. An original menu item, the Jose Mendoza has been MIA for the last few years due to a sudden loss of a strategic supplier. Topped with bacon, roasted green chiles, Monterey Jack, house sauce, grilled onion and pickle, the Jose Mendoza was an original burger back in 2010 and quickly rose to prominence to become a favorite amongst fans. The burger will be back on the menu starting Sept. 29. Since its inception in September 2010, the burger joint has become a staple in the Portland community for its delicious burgers and backyard BBQ vibe. Founder and CEO TJ Southard started Killer Burger to create an environment for his close friends to hang out, enjoy a good burger and drink craft beers. “As I reflect on the last decade, it truly has been a remarkable journey. What started as somewhat of a crazy idea has turned into a go-to spot for awesome burgers and a great atmosphere,” said Southard. “Despite everything this year, we are optimistic about the future and are looking forward to serving our fans, and creating more, for years to come.” Killer Burger is stepping up to help those in need during these times. As wildfires have wreaked havoc, the burger joint has joined other Portland restaurants in donating funds to relief efforts. From Oct. 1 through Oct. 15, Killer Burger will also give fans the opportunity to donate either a dollar or five dollars at checkout to benefit the Northwest Wildfire Response Fund through the American Red Cross. “At the end of the day, life is more than just flipping burgers,” said Southard. “The people of Oregon have been wonderful to us, and giving back to them is the least we can do. We’re proud to be making a meaningful contribution to the recovery efforts.” Currently, there are 13 Killer Burger locations in Oregon and Washington. The brand is known for expertly crafted burgers that bring the best of the true American diner burger to the modern world. Each quality ingredient is layered on top of a perfectly seared patty to make each bite a meticulously engineered burger experience. All of their burger creations from the Classic to the Peanut Butter Pickle Bacon burger come with fries and bacon…the way it should be. Founded in Portland in September 2010, Killer Burger was the bold undertaking of TJ Southard whose midwestern roots led him to envision a better burger concept that would change the way the world thinks about burgers. He set out to make a burger so good that it becomes the definition of what a burger should be. Killer Burger has received praise from a number of news outlets both national and local since its inception, including being voted “Best Burger” in Vancouver, Washington’s The Columbian and “Portland’s Best Burger” by readers of Willamette Week for 2019 and 2020. ## Entities - Franchising.com (publication) - Restaurants (sector) - washington (location) - Oregon (location) - brand anniversary (topic) - donation (topic) - American Red Cross (company) - Killer Burger (company) - wildfire relief (topic) - menu item reintroduction (topic) --- Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20200929_killer_burger_celebrates_10_years_of_searing_success_coinciding_with_the_re.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/75d2a101-a2eb-46c5-8e97-45c95decb893).