Jack Cowin is a Canadian-Australian businessman, the self-made billionaire founder and owner of Hungry Jack's (the Burger King franchise in Australia) and a major shareholder in Domino's Pizza Enterprises (ASX: DMP). Born in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, in 1942, his career is rooted in retail and franchising.

Cowin graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Ontario in 1964. His entrepreneurial journey began with odd jobs (paperboy, tree salesman) before he became an insurance salesman. His pivotal career moment came in 1969 when a vacation in Sydney revealed long queues at a Chinese takeaway restaurant, convincing him that fast food would sell well in Australia.

• Hungry Jack's (Founder & Owner): The core private asset, the Burger King franchise in Australia, known for its unique name (due to trademark issues).
• Domino's Pizza Enterprises (Chairman & Largest Shareholder): The publicly traded master franchisee of Domino's Pizza in Australia/New Zealand, which he led to success.
• Early Venture: He bought the right to open ten KFC franchises in Western Australia in 1969.
• Academic/Civic Role: He is the former Chancellor of the University of Western Ontario (2015–2019).

Jack Cowin's strategic genius was his aggressive franchising and consolidation of the Australian fast food market. He bought the rights to open ten KFC franchises in 1969, raising CA$10,000 each from thirty Canadians to launch the business. He later acquired the rights to Burger King in Australia but, due to an existing trademark, was forced to name the outlets Hungry Jack's—a name he later successfully defended in a major lawsuit against Burger King Corp..

He is also the Chairman and largest shareholder of Domino's Pizza Enterprises and a 40 percent shareholder of BridgeClimb Sydney (a major tourist attraction). His wealth is tied to the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the fast food and franchising model, and his success in navigating high-stakes trademark litigation.

Jack Cowin's social impact is structural, stemming from Competitive Foods Australia's role as a massive employer and foundational provider of fast food services across Australia. He has been a notable advocate for labor law changes (advocating for the elimination of weekend worker penalty rates).

His personal philanthropy supports various educational and community initiatives (gifting funds to the University of Western Ontario for a football field named after his father). His career is a testament to the profitability of disciplined franchise management and high-volume retail operations.

Jack Cowin maintains the professional, composed style of a retail executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects stability and confident authority, befitting a multi-billionaire controlling a massive consumer empire.

Residing in Sydney, Australia, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to retail logistics, franchising mastery, and the long-term management of his essential fast food empire.