Australia’s largest Mexican restaurant chain has opened its 300th store globally, with Zambrero Hawthorn opening its doors on 18 September.
Founded in 2005 by Dr Sam Prince in Braddon, Canberra, Zambrero now has an extensive network of restaurants across Australia and the globe, with restaurants in the UK, Ireland, NZ and the US.
Dr Prince has revealed he has signed agreements with franchise partners to take Zambrero to 400 restaurants globally and is now targeting reaching 500 restaurants and beyond.
“300 restaurants is a momentous milestone, and I want to thank our wonderful franchise network, restaurant teams and, most importantly, our customers for making this possible,” he said.
“Most excitingly, we already have commitments that will see us surpass the 400-restaurant milestone, so we now turn our attention to 500 restaurants and beyond.”
Zambrero Hawthorn took the honour of being the network’s 300th restaurant. Located on Glenferrie Rd, the restaurant is led by one of Zambrero’s most experienced and accomplished franchise partners, Luke Grady. He owns 10 restaurants and has been involved with the brand since 2015.
“We’re very excited to have opened the 300th restaurant in Hawthorn,” he said. “There’s a real buzz around Melbourne at the moment with lots of new Zambrero restaurants opening in and around the city.”
To celebrate it’s 300th location, Zambrero gave away 300 burritos at each of its locations on 25 September.
“We wanted to take this moment to celebrate with our customers, and what better way than with free burritos,” said Zambrero CEO Matthew Kenny.
The 90,000 free burritos on offer also meant an additional 90,000 meals donated through Plate 4 Plate – an initiative established by Dr Prince his aid work as a doctor in developing countries that sees Zambrero donate meals to those in need.
“Our food is made of high quality, fresh ingredients – it’s great tasting, great value and better for you. Not only is it better for you, it’s also better for others because of Plate 4 Plate,” said Mr Kenny.
