A Mexican fast-food chain has revealed the revised opening date for its latest Sunshine Coast store.
Zambrero, which started in Australia in 2005 and now has more than 265 restaurants worldwide, is set to open at Sunshine Plaza on Wednesday, June 5. It had originally advised an opening date of Monday, May 20.
It follows the arrival of Zambrero Coolum in December, with a store at Sippy Downs also set to open later this year.
Zambrero area manager Rita Flynn said the chain’s healthy approach to fast food would resonate with Coast diners.
“I think that we’re going to start converting some of our Sunshine Coast community into Zam fams,” she told Sunshine Coast News.
“The thing about Zambrero is it’s not your typical Mexican, not what you’d expect from your fast-food Mexican chains.
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“I think it really appeals to that healthy lifestyle, which is a bit more prevalent on the Sunshine Coast than in the metro regions.
“Once you break the habit and you try it, it becomes one of your favourites, so I think our fresh food really speaks for itself really.
“I think we’re a really good fit up here.”
The store will be located where Roll’d formerly was. The space has been redesigned but retains the riverside patio seating.
“I think the thing about Sunshine Plaza, it’s a central location that a lot of people on the Coast come to. It’s a bit of a hub,” Ms Flynn said.
“It’s really going to service all of the region.”
The store will employ about 20 to 25 staff.
“Already, we’ve had really positive feedback,” Ms Flynn said.
“Even just walking through the Plaza with my Zambrero T-shirt on, people have been stopping and asking me when we’re opening.
“We’re pretty excited to be here.”
Zambrero’s Mexican-inspired food includes burritos, bowls, tacos, nachos and more.
Its website says it was founded by Australian entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr Sam Prince in 2005 when he was 21.
It also operates its charitable Plate 4 Plate initiative, which has generated more than 78 million meals for people in need.
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