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| Sam Prince | |
|---|---|
 Sam Prince in 2023 | |
| Born | (1983-11-27) 27 November 1983 (age 41) Dundee, Scotland |
| Alma mater | Australian National University, Monash University |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, doctor, philanthropist |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Known for | Founder of Zambrero |
Sam Prince (born 27 November 1983) is an Australian entrepreneur and doctor. Prince is known for founding the Mexican restaurant chain, Zambrero.
Life and career
Prince was born in Dundee, Scotland, and moved with his family to Australia in 1986. His parents are from Sri Lanka. He attended St Edmund's College and Lake Ginninderra College, He before studying medicine at Monash University.
In 2005, Prince, then a 21-year-old medical student, founded the Mexican restaurant Zambrero in his hometown of Canberra. The chain now has over 200 outlets, most of which are in Australia.
Prince also owns the Mèjico, Indu and Kid Kyoto restaurants in Sydney, the Shine+ beverage company and Next Practice.
Personal life
In 2023, it was reported that Prince had residences in Miami, Florida and North Bondi, Sydney. As of October 2023, Prince’s net worth was assessed at A$1.55 billion by The Australian Financial Review 2023 Rich List. In 2023, Forbes assessed Prince's net worth at A$1.56 billion.
Awards and honours
Prince was named EY National and Regional Social Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018. In 2012, Prince was awarded the ACT Australian of the Year for his Zambrero-related philanthropy. In 2009, Prince received the Most Outstanding Young Person of the World award by the Junior Chambers International.
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