Australian-owned Mexican franchise Zambrero is the latest outing to announce it will open its doors at Queenstown’s The Landing next year.
Zambrero is a quick service restaurant franchise that sells healthy, fresh and nutritious Mexican food to support humanitarian projects in Africa, Asia and the Americas and most recently, Australia.
Queenstown local Yevrah Ornstein, former co-owner and manager of Matakauri Lodge, first came across the company during regular visits to the Gold Coast. “One day I was in the queue with maybe 20 others, when I overheard two businessmen say, ‘I would eat this everyday if I could’. I knew then I had to bring this concept to Queenstown,” Mr Ornstein told the press.
Zambrero will occupy 100sq m and offer take-out and dine in options, with seating inside and outside in a sunny courtyard with all-day sun.
“The company’s philanthropic practices also fit well with my personal beliefs,” said Ornstein. “It’s tragic that millions of people still live in starvation yet most people would love to do their bit to help – and now Queenstowners and visitors can help, every time they choose to eat at Zambrero.”
This is achieved via the Plate 4 Plate charity initiative. For every burrito or bowl (all the goodness of a burrito without the tortilla) sold at any Zambrero restaurant, another meal goes to someone in need around the world.
Formed in 2005 in Australia by young entrepreneur, medical doctor and philanthropist Dr Sam Prince, the 45-plus Zambrero restaurants have provided millions of meals to those living in poverty around the world through the Plate 4 Plate initiative.
“Serving food that’s both nutritious and great tasting is equally important to selling food that funds the elimination of world hunger. It’s feel good food for both purchaser and seller. Bold, nutritious and modern Mexican food – just how it should be,” said Mr Ornstein.
