Now this is the type of service Veterans deserve. I'm surprised more places don't adopt this model. This teenager is doing God's work. And in no small capacity either.
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A Long Island teenager has started what might be the next smashing success. A smash burger joint in Mattituck, New York, that allows all veterans to eat free.
The kid's name is Will Burrell, and recently he had a conversation with the New York Post. During this conversation, he explained the importance of his mission. And also why he felt the need to take matters into his own hands for those who served our country.
Veterans Eat Free!
Not only do veterans eat free, but a portion of the proceeds goes to their families. Can this kid get any more kind?
"These veterans are sacrificing their lives so that we can put stuff together like this," Will said when talking about his business model.
He then went on to explain where his idea for the business was born. Which, of course, was during conversations he had with veterans at a military-style boot camp in Vermont.
The camp itself was called Camp Spartan, which is connected to the famous Spartan races. Will said of his time there, "I learned a lot there, especially through talking with the veterans," He then continued by saying, "After talking to Joe on a hike up a mountain, after a long few days of burpees and hikes, my perspective completely changed. It's so much better to just get the work done, take chances, take risks."
And opening a restaurant is one of the biggest risks you can take. Trust me, I've seen The Bear.
Owner Of His Own Burger Joint
Burrell opened his Burger spot in a corner of the Center Cuts Gourmet Butcher shop. During his conversation, he mentions that he grew up working in the shop. In his own words, "I was forming burger meat into patties, I was making sausages, all that stuff when I was younger."
Will also talks about his love for cooking, coming from his family. And at a very young age, "I come from a family of cooking, and I've loved it since I was a little kid. My dad taught me lots about barbecuing."
He mentioned how he wants to join an ROTC program in college. Which is very fitting for a man looking out for veterans. But if he ever decided to switch, he'd definitely have a future in the culinary industry.
