From The Trenches Episode 25: Episode 25 With Calen McNeil Of Big Wheel Burger & Zambri’s

June 18, 2021
Central/North Vancouver Island | South Vancouver Island

EPISODE SUMMARY

Calen McNeil is the Founder of Big Wheel Burger, and co-owner of Zambri’s in Victoria. From leading innovative food service organizations to playing professional poker, Calen is a truly gifted business leader. Operating in one of the hardest hit industries in the pandemic, this serial restauranteur quickly adapted and even planned expansions amidst incredible challenges. We talk financial management, leadership principles, the overlap between his World Series of Poker lessons and running a business, and a whole lot more.

EPISODE NOTES

Big Wheel Burger provides the best quality burgers, shakes, sodas and fries through local, sustainable and environmentally friendly resources. It’s fast food without the guilt trip.

Zambri’s opened in October 1999.In the early days it was a simple operation. Over time, the obscure little eatery gained highly acclaimed industry recognition. GOLD Best Casual Italian Restaurant Vancouver Magazine, Victoria Chef Of the Year, EAT Magazine, to name a few. The Urban Peasant James Barber called it the “Nicest little Italian restaurant in BC. Probably in Canada. Terrific food.”

Learn more about Big Wheel Burger & Zambri’s by visiting: bigwheelburger.com & www.zambris.ca.

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