From the Editor
  • Canadian-born fast-food mogul Jack Cowin built his fortune on burgers, fried chicken and pizza.
  • He founded and chairs Sydney-based Competitive Foods Australia, which operates Burger King's Australian franchise as Hungry Jack's.
  • The franchise boasts more than 440 stores and a food-processing division.
  • Cowin is also the top shareholder of Domino's Pizza Enterprises, the listed Australian franchisee of the U.S. parent company.
  • Cowin owns a plant-based meat substitute business called v2food.
Wealth History
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Personal Stats
Age
83
Source of Wealth
Fast food, Self Made
Residence
Sydney, Australia
Citizenship
Australia
Marital Status
Married
Children
4
Education
Bachelor of Arts/Science, University of Western Ontario
Did you know
Cowin started with one KFC outlet in Perth, after emigrating in 1969.
Cowin is rolling out fast-charging units at his drive-through stores.
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