Sam Prince (restaurateur)
Sam Prince | |
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| Born | November 27, 1983 Dundee, Scotland |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, restaurateur |
| Known for | Founder of Zambrero |
Sam Prince (born 27 November 1983) is an Australian entrepreneur and restaurateur, widely recognized as the founder of the Mexican dining franchise Zambrero.
Life and career
Originally from Dundee, Scotland, Prince relocated to Australia in 1986. His family background traces back to Sri Lanka. He completed his education at St Edmund's College and Lake Ginninderra College before pursuing medical studies at Monash University.
While still enrolled in medical school in 2005, at just 21 years old, Prince launched Zambrero in Canberra. Since its inception, the brand has grown to encompass over 200 locations, predominantly within Australia.
In addition to Zambrero, Prince owns several Sydney-based restaurants including Mèjico, Indu, and Kid Kyoto. He is also the proprietor of the beverage company Shine+ and the healthcare enterprise Next Practice.
Personal life
As of 2023, Prince maintained homes in both Miami, Florida, and North Bondi, Sydney.
Net worth
According to the Financial Review Rich List of May 2025, Prince’s net worth was estimated at AUD 1.97 billion. In 2023, Forbes assessed his wealth at A$1.56 billion.
| Year | Financial Review Rich List |
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| Rank | Net worth (A$) | Rank | Net worth (US$) | |
| 2023 | $1.55 billion | $1.56 billion | ||
| 2024 | $1.60 billion 
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| 2025 | Template:Nts | $1.97 billion
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Awards and honours
In 2018, Prince received the EY National and Regional Social Entrepreneur of the Year awards. He was honored with the ACT Australian of the Year accolade in 2012 for his philanthropic efforts linked to Zambrero. Earlier, in 2009, Junior Chambers International awarded him the title of Most Outstanding Young Person of the World.