Not many folks can say they’ve successfully opened both a single-location concept AND a franchise burger joint.
But Calen ‘BIG WHEEL’ McNeil? He can.
In 1999, Calen helped open one of Victoria’s best-loved Italian restaurants, Zambri‘s.

And in 2011, he opened the first Big Wheel Burger.

Today, Zambri’s is still cranking out my favourite Spaghetti Aglio E Olio, and Big Wheel Burger has a total of 5 locations.
(He’s also won over $500,000.00 playing POKER.)
Calen’s Zone of Genius ๐ Making effective ‘probability-weighted’ decisions as the playing field changes around him. ๐ง
In this episode, you’ll find answers to the following questions:
๐ค What skills have you learned at the poker table that you’ve applied to your business?
๐ค What was the greatest obstacle you had to overcome that’s made the most impact on your restaurants?
๐ค How has the ‘hedgehog concept’ helped Big Wheel Burger grow?
๐ค To franchise or not to franchise — Is there a clear route to take?
And MORE.