5 of us popped in here before heading out to Irishfest (right outside their door). We were so lucky that it was happy hour. None of us were really hungry but we wanted to have a little bite. Their happy hour apps were just the thing. I know 3 of us got the wings (4 to an order), 2 people got ribs, plus an order of cornbread bites. I also got side salad. Ribs and wings were really good. I personally thought that cornbread bites were greasy but others liked them. Probably my favorite thing was my drink! It was a watermelon basil vodka gimlet featuring a watermelon ice cube! Oh so yummy. I make watermelon ice cubes at home so this gave me the idea to try this at home too. Service was great! read more

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We were on an AMTRAK LAYOVER, and the location couldn't have been more convenient. After a few blocks walk, and in return "to walk it off," we were impressed with the decor and vibe. It was mid-afternoon, so I didn't see service in ful swing. The waitstaff was attentive, prompt, and just forgiving enough our special needs kid got to fully consider his choice. The food was prompt and I had pork platter, with Spicy Slaw and In-Season veggies. The fire sauce included a slow creep, that was both refreshing and nearly scary. The portions were ample, and good genuinely was wholesome. read more

Burnt End BBQ - Pork Platter, Spicy Slaw, with In-Season Veggie bowl. - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The service was slow, and the food was just okay. When we walked in, we waited to be seated as the sign instructed, but there wasn't a host at the stand. Several employees were nearby, and I even made eye contact with one, but no one acknowledged us. After about five minutes, the manager finally came over and seated us. Once seated, we waited about 10 minutes for someone to take our drink order and another 20 minutes before our food order was taken. Thankfully, the food arrived within a reasonable time after ordering. I ordered the El Choppo. The meat was okay, but there were far too many onion straws on the sandwich. My son ordered the Chicken Philly, which he enjoyed. I tried a bite, but I thought the chicken pieces were cut a little too thick and lacked flavor. After we finished eating, the wait for our check was frustrating. I had to ask for it twice before someone finally brought it over. To be fair, it was an unusually busy Saturday because of all the World Cup fans, and there were plenty of TVs to catch the matches. It should have been a fun atmosphere, but the overall vibe just wasn't there. I'm glad I gave it a try, but one visit was probably enough for me, and I'm not sure I'd return. read more

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Very nice staff, and the barbecue sauce was amazing, so many options! It is more fast casual so don't expect the best barbecue you've ever tasted, but i thought it was great read more

Slab of ribs are always fall off the bone like the sweet sauce good job with consistance

Stopped in for a cocktail during happy hour and so glad we did. We ordered the cornbread bites on the earlybird menu for six dollars, and they were amazing, I couldn't stop eating them. We also ordered the raspberry Cosmo and they were prepared perfectly. We sat at the bar the bartender was kind, and the service was exceptional. Unfortunately, we did not stay for dinner, so I'm not sure how the food was. They did have a takeout area, which was a nice touch or you can sit and dine in the restaurant. read more

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Good food! Their wings were the best I have ever had! My bowl had too much fried onions though. Great service. Definitely worth a stop. read more

Burnt End BBQ - Wings were awesome! - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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What started off as an excursion for a snack turned into an incredible dining experience! First off, the aroma from Burnt End hits you like a warm hug, and then you see the openness and roof lighting above the bar hitting every part of the restaurant. A server quickly mentioned their Happy Hour specials and I was sold -- I wish I had tried everything listed. The barbecue is amazing, sides are amazing, and their SAUCES *chef's kiss*!!! The highlight for me was the phenomenal service, but the bartender Terrance deserves every ounce of praise I can give. His presence? Warm. Recommendations? Top-tier. He truly exemplifies what you would want to see in any restaurant and I left highly satisfied. If you're in Kansas City and haven't visited Burnt Ends yet, do yourself a favor. Go for the Happy Hour and stick around...you won't regret it. I'll be back with coworkers next time. read more

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Service was quick and wings came out piping hot and juicy, had good flavor but I wasn't impressed with the cookie (forgot to take a pic). Descriptions said served warm, it wasn't and was very small to be almost $4 for one. read more

Burnt End BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The service and food was pretty good. My only gripe is my coworker ordered a burger without cheese, the burger was brought back to the kitchen, we were told the burger was being made again; however, it returned with remnants of cheese... after it was scraped off. It's a good thing she didn't have a dairy allergy. Otherwise, I suggest trying it. It looks like a great sports place. read more

Excellent downtown and beautiful full-service bar (as well as eatery), located in Kansas City. Super happy hour daily from 4p-6p when house Martini's and Margaritas are no more than $8. Enjoyed a scrumptious pretzel w/cheddar cheese while savoring a house Margarita (on the rocks with salt, of course). read more

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Delicious. I could end my review there and it would tell you everything I had the burnt beef ends, pulled pork, potato salad, and creamy coleslaw. Nice size portions with choice of 3 bbq sauce at the table. The coleslaw had loads of celery seed which, personally, I love. Service was quick and friendly. They have a full bar for eating in and a nice size seating area. Separate take-out for quick pickup. read more

Burnt End BBQ - Burt ends and pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The service was very slow, and the food when we got it was cold and burnt. The beans looked liked they had been reheated and served to us. The host that came to the stand where we were instructed to wait to be seated. Seated us at a table placed a tray on the table with only two forks , and one knife. I suppose each party of two were to share one knife. Then she walked away. After my friend and I waited 15 minutes no one even acknowledged that we were seating at the table. My friend finally got the attention of one of the waitress if we could get a glass of water and He also told her that no one has even asked us if we could be served. She said that she was our waitress and had a table of 10 to serve. But I had noticed that she has been to the table in front of us more than 3 times prior to my friend asking could be have a glass of water. My friend went to find the manager who told us her name was Tabitha. I explained to her how we had been overlooked; and we had not been even acknowledged at all. She said that they were overstaffed but instead of understanding that common courtesy would be nice. She explained to me that she didn't want to have her employee be upset rather than her lack of concern for a paying customer that is paying her salary & her employee salary was more important. I did not disrespect the waitress. We also did not receive the water when requested it was still another five minutes. Tabitha finally took our order. The food looked horrible the beans looked like they were dried out as if they had been reheated. The fried cornbread bites were burnt . The ribs didn't look fresh either. We were told the food would be covered for after I asked Tabitha for their corporate information. I was given their local number of the restaurant and told the manager was Marcus Markey. I asked her also the names of the two waitress. She said their names were Mae, and Anna. I'm not really sure if these are really any of their names since we arrived we were never told by any of the waitress their name. I will not return to the Crown Center Burnt Ends, neither will I recommend them to family, friends or church members. I am still going to follow up with a formal written complaint with their upper management. Even though you may be short staffed does not justify not giving good customer service. When I see that your waitress has been spending a lot of time with the two customers at the table located directly in front of us. Telling a customer you will be over to serve them and explaining to them that you are short staffed today. Would be nice instead of not acknowledging a customer presence. read more

I am so glad I ate here during my trip to Kansas City! The burnt ends sandwich was my favorite. Their fries were so crispy! They have 4 sauces to choose from. You must try their 'Fire' barbecue sauce, exceptional! It's very bright and warm inside with the glass ceiling. Their booths are large and comfortable. The Bloody Mary wasn't my favorite but the garnishing was great. read more

Burnt End BBQ - Chicken Philly Burnt Ends Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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The smell of this place is what drew me in. Myself and my sister in law came here on a Saturday afternoon to try the happy hour after a full morning with the kiddos. To find out there isn't one on Saturdays but the manager so graciously gave us that pricing anyway! The wings were in our opinion overcooked and very dry but the flavor which was I believe like Thai chili was very good. The cornbread bites were my favorite of the entire meal. The Mac and cheese was cold and consistency of Kraft Mac & cheese. The drinks were also very tasty. I love the natural lighting in the restaurant as well but cleanliness could use a little improvement. There was food on the floor under our booth and on the seats. Overall I would give this entire experience a 6/10. read more

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I stopped in on National Burnt Ends Day this past Monday afternoon 9/1/25 after visiting the Museum of BBQ one floor above in Crown Center. I was sort of expecting a special or some sort of recognition of the day since Burnt End is in the name, but nope they didn't have a clue. When I arrived, i waited at the "please wait to be seated" sign for ever without acknowledgment. I finally made eye contact with a barback behind the bar and motioned that I was going to sit at the empty bar in a nearly empty restaurant. I was given a drink, menu and my order was taken quickly and then my Burnt Ends Bowl was delivered promptly. A nice choice that I had on an earlier visit. Six chunks of wonderfully prepared burnt ends and chunks of cornbread served over a bed of baked beans with onion straws. An above average offering although the price point is a bit high for the quantity of meat. After my food was dropped off it was "ignore the customers" time. Two college age girls came in and shortly after two middle aged gents all seated themselves at the bar. About 10 minutes later someone emerged from the kitchen giving the girls a menu and completely ignored the gentlemen from out of town. They went to the hostess stand and got themselves a menu while we made small talk. Another few minutes later, the kitchen gent passes by and I flash my card so maybe someone will ring me up and I can leave and be ignored in my own home -where I don't have to pay for the experience. Another 5 minutes and my waitress emerges from the outdoor patio and asks if i'm ready; I politely replied "for quite some time" and bit my tongue on what I wanted to say. The two tourists asked me what I suggested while waiting on my check and I told them that they should order an Uber and go somewhere that cares about customer service. This is maddening at any restaurant but makes my blood boil when they are inside of Crown Center that caters to vacationers and business travelers. This pitiful lack of customer service helps to give KC a poor reputation. Burnt End BBQ, get your act together or close up shop and let a destination worthy BBQ joint that respects all of their paying customers - local and visiting - with some respect. read more

Burnt End BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The barbecue was okay, but for the price point I wouldn't come back here again. We ordered the barbecue mac as well as the French dip, and both were delicious, but it was expensive for what it was. The sauces were unfortunately unimpressive as well. The waitress was nice and the dining area was very open and had tons of natural light. However, you can find better KC barbecue at other places... read more

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Decent place at crown center, plenty of seating, friendly staff decent BBQ- not the best, but solid.

Thank u for taking care of us!!! Kansas City didn't disappoint!!! Come and get great food and service!!! read more

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I almost gave this place 4 stars solely because the Old Fashioned I ordered was mostly ice, but I slowly realized I had to wake up and say to myself, "is a bbq joint. They're not known for their Old Fashions. What are you thinking?" I orders the Burnt Ends Nachos and the B.E. Raspberry Cosmo and could barely walk out of the resturant because I was so fully contented. They had a party of 30 guests and the entire resturant was PACKED. The staff was INCREDIBLE, moving quickly but calmly and courtesies to all. This place knows what they're serving and how to treat guests. Chefs kiss! read more

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Went to an event here and food was amazing. Best wings I've had in KC and those corn fritters!! Staff was helpful and super friendly. Loved the bar seating and having a BBQ spot at Crown Center! read more

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Located inside Crown Center it's one of the sit down local dining options and a fairly good one at that however, it's by far not any where near the best barbecue in the city. The sauce selection is really good though with a large variety of options to choose from which makes it fun to sample and dip into many different varieties. Since the name had Burnt End in it I found it fitting to order items that contained the namesake. So, on my first visit I went with the burnt end nachos and the burnt end bowl and a few sides. The nachos were pretty standard but definitely were filling and hit the mark for the price, that's another thing this place can get a tad bit expensive if you order a number of things from the menu to sample. They had a good amount of meat on them, cheese and jalapeños but not much else, in my opinion they could have benefitted from some barbecue beans added on top but overall I would order them again. The bowl on the other hand was a tad overpriced, at almost $18, and had a few flaws. Though I really enjoyed the crispy onion straws piled on top the cornbread cubes which seemed to originally be slightly crunchy became soggy layered into the bowl with the beans, sauce and meat. Also, there wasn't enough meat in the bowl, the nachos seemed to contain many more pieces of burnt ends, some of the burnt ends in the bowl were also a little fatty. But, the sides shined. The vinegar based slaw had a nice kick and was zingy and fresh, it paired well with both the nachos and the bowl. The onion rings were well fried and crunchy and it was a blast dipping them in all the different sauce options. I wouldn't go out of my way to go to Burnt End BBQ but, if you're at crown center and are craving a barbecue meal then it is worth stopping by. The space itself is really beautiful with great natural light and nice big bar but, it is an order at the counter type situation which doesn't necessarily match the vibe of the restaurant. read more

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We came to Crown Center to see Santa tonight. We have always thought of trying this place and decided tonight was the night. Wish we didn't. It took about 10 minutes for someone to even acknowledge us at the hostess station to even be sat. Mind you, there were maybe 4 tables of guests when we walked in and not huge parties or anything. Finally got sat after a few minutes of her going back and forth on where to sit us. We sat for 15 minutes before we finally asked if we had a server. The lady we asked acted shocked then said she will take care of us and walked away. Then 5 minutes later a guy comes over, the same guy who walked past our table at least 8 times prior. He apologized and didn't realize we were his table apparently. We gave him the benefit of the doubt it happens. So we get our drink orders in nothing fancy just two sodas and two waters. Took a while for him to come back with them. Again, trying to be more positive and patient with it, despite us being one of maybe 6 tables now and at least 4 servers on the floor... We got the Burnt end nachos for an appetizer and they were great. We finally had to flag our server down to order our food. At this point we have been in the restaurant for 40 mins and still haven't got our food in. We ordered the sticky wings and chicken strips. The sticky wings are some of the driest, nastiest wings we have ever had. They came out wrong in the first place. They were overcooked, not all flats as we asked for and told they could do. The chicken is ok, just mediocre at best. It didn't come out with any of the sauces. The fries we asked to be extra crispy. Strangely enough the outsides were crispy insides was still raw. We will not be coming back and will not recommend this place. To be honest, I don't even understand how Crown Center shopping center is still open. The stores here are overpriced crap you can literally get ANYWHERE else for half or less. The staff at every store we went into was short, rude and just very unpleasant. We noticed this when we were here 2 weeks ago for a choir event for our oldest's school Choir. It is sad because, this place used to be enjoyable to be at. read more

Burnt End BBQ - Dry, overcooked wing - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

My second meal here was seated at the bar in the back, and it did not compare similarly to my first meal. I deliberately went for different food and drink, and I have to say I liked my first meal better. At the bar, I was able to order a drink, which was an old fashioned. It was served with carbonated water in it. That, for me, is a big NO - flavor good, fizz bad. As my meal, I did a build-your-own bowl with two meats I hadn't had the other time, burnt ends and pulled pork, with beans and a tomato-cucumber-onion salad, and fried cornbread croutons. I don't feel the amount of food you get justified the price, and the sandwich I had earlier in the week was a better deal for the money. The burnt ends were a little bland and fatty, the pulled pork was ok, and the cucumber salad was delicious. You're on your own for silverware and napkins. There's rolls of paper towels every so often, but if you sit at the wrong spot at the bar, you either take a short walk or hope the person near the roll is either with your party or okay with you reaching by them. Silverware (forks) are on small trays on the inside edge of the bar, so you have to reach in to get one. My preference here would always be an order similar to my first one. read more

Burnt End BBQ - Meal number 2, a build your own bowl at the bar, wasn't as good of an experience as my first meal here. - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Staying at the Sheraton nearby and I found that Burnt End was close to the hotel. I wanted something "small" and was trying to order the kids meals online prior to walking over. The meal is listed as a one meat sandwich but the online form doesn't give you an option to choose a meat. I called the store and didn't get an answer so I just decided to walk over. Upon arrival it wasn't busy at all. Only two other customers were waiting for takeout. The man who helped me was very nice and answered the menu questions I had. Online, the side options didn't include Mac and cheese so I'm glad I came in because I was able to order a turkey sandwich with mac and cheese and a side of fried cornbread. After placing my order I was a little concerned because you can see the food station and the cornbread bites and fries sat out under a hot lamp and looked like they had been there for quite some time. The fries only had about 10 left in the pan but thankfully I didn't order those. A server was making a plate of nachos and he said the cheese was thicker than usual. I immediately just started thinking my food is going to be cold and I would be disappointed. Thankfully, when my food was ready it came from the back. The sandwich and mac & cheese were hot, and surprisingly the cornbread bites were warm. I paid $14 for my order. I got the kids meal turkey sandwich, Mac and cheese as the side plus 1 additional side of cornbread. It was the perfect amount of food for me. I walked back to the hotel with my meal. It was very good. The bun was warm and soft, Turkey was good, I added some bbq sauce to the sandwich for flavor, Mac was creamy and cheesy and the cornbread was sweet, crunchy and soft at the same time. I enjoyed my meal and will come back if I'm staying nearby again. read more

Burnt End BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I thought it was pretty decent for mall food, so to speak. Now I must give the disclaimer that I am not from Kansas City like my husband is, and therefore don't quite have the same ability to rate bbq like he does. He probably would only give it 2-3 stars. I enjoyed my burnt ends bowl. The corn bread bites weren't as amazing as I'd pictured, and the meat was a little salty (which is something I rarely complain about about), but I thought all-in-all the bowl was tasty. My husbands burnt ends sandwich was a little smaller than we'd expected and he said it was only OK. We did enjoy sitting out in the patio. Mom POV: it worked out well to have baby boy in the stroller while we ate. And there is a family restroom with a changing station a little bit down from the restaurant in the mall. read more

Our server, Tabby, deserves 5 stars!!! She was amazingly patient while we asked a bunch of questions and needed separate checks. We all got the burnt ends and they were very good. It was pouring rain outside, so we pretty much had the place to ourselves. I can imagine it's hopping on the weekend when the weather's good. We'll be back! read more

Burnt End BBQ - Whole hog platter with Mac 'N Cheese and cornbread bites - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Was recommended by a co worker. I was happy that they had turkey because I don't eat pork or beef. I ordered the turkey sandwich and my side being the fried honey butter cornbread. It was delicious. I also used their bold and spicy bbq sauce, mannnn. Game changer. The service was fast and the cashier was welcoming and kind. read more

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Excellent service, my burnt ends were very fatty, but a very nice ambiance inside Crown Center

The food was good! I wish the sandwich had more BBQ sauce on it. But other than that, it was pretty tasty. The only thing that rubbed me the wrong way was the service. My waiter was fine & patient with me while I was picking my food. It was another employee's comment that irritated me. I asked for a water cup & he grabbed it & stated "here, make sure you only get water, eh". Now I typically would not get offended, but the way he said it & then laughed with his coworkers didn't sit right with me. I probably would not go back to that location. read more

Burnt End BBQ - Combo BBQ Sandwich - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

First of all GREAT service! We sat at the bar and the bar tender had many tables and did a great job with everything. The food was good and ample serving size. They had a good variety from bbq to burgers to salad. Good location close to the ice skating, union station, and crown plaza. read more

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Is this the best BBQ in Kansas City? No. But is it pretty solid? I'd say so. It's also located right in the mall, so it's pretty convenient. I sat at the bar and the restaurant was pretty empty, so I got my food quickly. The restaurant is pretty typical looking, nothing especially interesting or fancy. I know "Burnt End" is in the name, but I decided to go with the Pig Out Bowl. Let me tell you, the bowl is pretty heavy. The pork itself was cooked nicely and was juicy. However, the cornbread croutons and onion straws were a bit much for my liking. I was hoping for a side of spinach or other mixed greens, which they didn't have, but the waitress was kind enough to serve me a bowl of iceberg lettuce, free of charge. I wouldn't go out of my way to try this place, but it's a good option if you're staying at the Westin. read more

Burnt End BBQ - Interior - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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A couple of weeks ago I visited the KC area, that time I stayed in Leawood and I wanted to visit the Burnt End BBQ, attempting to go twice in two days, but they weren't open. I called and found out they were in the process of closing that location... So... When visiting downtown KC, MO a couple of weeks later there was a location there, which I went to with a co-worker for lunch. We sat at the bar and the bartender working the bar was great! He was engaging, friendly, and very helpful with the menu. He suggested trying the burnt ends, which we both did. The food was had was great! The sausage had a nice flavor, definitely decent smoke! But those burnt ends were great! Still moist and loaded with flavor! I really enjoyed the cole slaw as a side, but the beans were great! He also brought me some samples of their fried cornbread bites, which was soft and very flavorful! All of their sauces were also great! Overall, definitely enjoyed this visit and it re-affirmed why KC is one of the top BBQ towns in the US! read more

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Food is good and delicious , service is fast and its clean restaurant. Servings are decent. read more

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The workers I interacted with were great and the food was absolutely fantastic. I had the Porkinator sandwich-one of the best BBQ dishes I've ever had. Prices are competitive, contrary to what some have stated. I actually went back for dinner the same day when my friend got into town. read more

Amazing! The pickle martini is a must, pairs well with burnt ends. Wings and sauce, delicious!

Really wanted to love this place...but the food was dreadful. The brisket is definitely not smoked and completely flavorless. The onion ring appetizer is literally 4 onion rings. The burnt ends were sitting in a pool of fat. Food eventually arrived - stone cold - but there was no sign of drinks....finally got up to ask about them and they'd been sitting forgotten at the bar. I'd pass. read more

As I travel for work, I am always inclined to try places that serve food that the city is known for.. BBQ it was here in Kansas City. I love some burnt ends and what do you know.. there is a restaurant named as such! I had a burnt ends bowl with cornbread bites. This bowl was the right amount of sweet and savory! I promise you will get full eating this bowl. I sat at the bar and of course watched some baseball (Go Yankees!). The atmosphere was clean and welcoming and the staff were very attentive. I definitely will be back here to try another dish because the flavor is definitely in this BBQ spot with or without the sauce . read more

Burnt End BBQ - Burnt End Bowl.. full of flavor with beans and cornbread bites along with burnt ends and fried onions to garnish - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Food was ok but something tells me I can find better while in town. I enjoyed the burnt ends. They were meaty and sauce was pretty good. I will also say that the little cornbread bites were delicious and melted in my mouth. Server was nice and the atmosphere is that of a sports bar. Margarita was ok read more

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It was my first time going, my husband had been here a few times and knew exactly what to order. Here are my highlights below I ordered the burnt end bowl that had a bed of baked beans with fried cornbread bites, burnt ends that were so tender, topped with crispy onions. My husband ordered the burnt end burger which he gets every time he visits this spot! I loved that our booth seat overlook the fountains at Crown Center. They also have a really great patio and bar area. Absolutely loved the burnt ends, make sure you order them when you come! They also have a grab and go ordering that the front of the restaurant. Burnt End Bbq has two locations, one Crown center and one in Overland Park, Kansas. read more

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