Why Burger King Got Banned from One Small Illinois Town
Our American Stories
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4.6 • 817 Ratings
🗓️ 2 July 2025
⏱️ 13 minutes
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Summary
On this episode of Our American, there is no Burger King in Mattoon, Illinois. There isn’t even a Burger King within 20 miles of the small town. The reason? A small burger joint known as the Burger King took the national brand to court... and won. Chris Suerdieck, a curator at the Mattoon History Center, shares the story.
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