 | This biographical article is written like a résumé .(August 2024) |
Sam Prince | |
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 Sam Prince in 2023 | |
| Born | 27 November 1983 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 restaurateur. [1] Prince is known for founding the Mexican restaurant chain, Zambrero. [2]
Prince was born in Dundee, Scotland, and moved with his family to Australia in 1986. [3] His parents are from Sri Lanka. [4] He attended St Edmund's College and Lake Ginninderra College, [5] He before studying medicine at Monash University. [6] [7]
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. [8]
Prince also owns the Mèjico, Indu and Kid Kyoto restaurants in Sydney, [9] the Shine+ beverage company and Next Practice. [10] [11]
In 2023, it was reported that Prince had residences in Miami, Florida and North Bondi, Sydney. [12]
As of May 2025 [update] , Prince’s net worth was reported at A$1.97 billion by the Financial Review in the 2025 Rich List. [13] In 2023, Forbes assessed Prince's net worth at A$1.56 billion. [14] [ clarification needed ]
| Year | Financial Review Rich List | Forbes Australia's 50 Richest | ||
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| Rank | Net worth (A$) | Rank | Net worth (US$) | |
| 2023 [15] [14] [ clarification needed ] | $1.55 billion | $1.56 billion | ||
| 2024 [16] | $1.60 billion  | |||
| 2025 [13] | 87 | $1.97 billion | ||
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| Icon | Description |
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Prince was named EY National and Regional Social Entrepreneur of the Year in 2018. [17] In 2012, Prince was awarded the ACT Australian of the Year for his Zambrero-related philanthropy. [18] In 2009, Prince received the Most Outstanding Young Person of the World award by the Junior Chambers International. [19]
