Walk through the streets of Downtown Vancouver, and you may witness the commonality of Middle Eastern Food trucks armed with a variety of foods such as falafels, and schwarma plates. The Globe and Mail Article “How I Turned a Struggling Lebanese Restaurant into a Successful 20-Outlet Chain” written by Mohamad Fakih highlights the journey of a hardworking entrepreneur who immigrated from Lebanon into Canada sixteen years ago. Fakih had a goal to change attitudes about Lebanese Food and that is exactly what he did. Fast forward to present day and his business ‘Paramount Fine Foods’ is the fastest growing Middle Eastern halal restaurant chain in North America. Fakih’s business venture first began when he came to a realization that his previous job at Tim Horton’s did not suit him because it was not halal. He recognized that he did not have the right
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We can attribute his success to hard work, drive and dedication. In the first paragraph of the article he states: “I learned first hand that there are no shortcuts to success.” Fakih came from a different continent in search of a better life and a vision to change views on middle eastern food. Over the years, he ignored the norm, and seized the opportunity that arose to develop the business into what it is today. In the article Fakih also shares some ingredients to his success and one of which is the characteristic of maintaining consistency. He emphasizes the importance of maintain the highest quality standard whether it be in his service or how he plates his food. We know that the entrepreneur is at the heart of the entrepreneurial process, and Fakih clearly demonstrates the characteristics of an entrepreneur by being meticous and striving to create the very best experience for his
We can attribute his success to hard work, drive and dedication. In the first paragraph of the article he states: “I learned first hand that there are no shortcuts to success.” Fakih came from a different continent in search of a better life and a vision to change views on middle eastern food. Over the years, he ignored the norm, and seized the opportunity that arose to develop the business into what it is today. In the article Fakih also shares some ingredients to his success and one of which is the characteristic of maintaining consistency. He emphasizes the importance of maintain the highest quality standard whether it be in his service or how he plates his food. We know that the entrepreneur is at the heart of the entrepreneurial process, and Fakih clearly demonstrates the characteristics of an entrepreneur by being meticous and striving to create the very best experience for his