Competitive Foods
Fast food retail
Founded in 1969. Owned by Jack Cowin, "The Father of Fast Food in Australia". Owns 430 Hungry Jacks stores (only 65 franchised), and 23% of Domino's Pizza Enterprises. Mr Cowin was also a Director of Network Ten and Fairfax Holdings and owns three food manufacturing plants.

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Competitive Foods Australia Pty Ltd
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Company Assessment

(Last updated Jan 2018)
Competitive Foods Australia Pty Ltd
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About Jack Cowin
Jack Cowin has long been a prominent member of the Financial Review Rich List. His wealth from his private Competitive Foods that has 430 Hungry Jack's fast-food stores around the country and his 23 per cent stake in the listed Domino's Pizza Holdings make up the majority of his $2.41 billion fortune. Follow the link to read his back story.
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Company Details

Type:
Private company
Founded:
1969
Revenue:
1.57 billion AUD (2019)
Employees:
17,210 (2019)
Subsidiaries:
V2 Food Pty Ltd (50% owned)
Meat substitutes
Founded in January 2019 when Hungry Jacks and CSIRO scientists partnered up to develop a legume-based meat-free whopper. The 50:50 joint venture is between Competitive Foods & CSIRO's investment fund Main Sequence Ventures. Produces the patties for the Hungry Jacks Rebel Whopper burger. Products also available at Woolworths. In Oct 2020 three Asian investment firms injected $77 million, and in 2021 V2Food sealed three partnerships in Mainland China, including one with 30,000 distribution points. Acquired plant-based meals brand Soulara in 2024.

Contact Details

Address:
Level 1 Building A Garden Office Park, 355 Scarborough Beach Road, Osbourne Park, WA, 6017, Australia
Phone:
08 9242 9400
Website:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Competitive_Foods_Australia

Products / Brands

v2food (50% owned)
v2 Vegetarian & Vegan