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Tahini’s Lands in Winnipeg
Winnipeg’s about to get a Mediterranean flavor upgrade with the July 6th opening of Tahini’s first Manitoba location, bringing its signature shawarma wraps, rice bowls, and wild fusion dishes like butter chicken shawarma and shawarma ramen to the St. James neighborhood. Founded by Omar Hamam — who once lived in Winnipeg studying economics — the chain, inspired by Ray Kroc’s McDonald’s story, has exploded from one franchise in 2020 to over 70 locations across Canada and the U.S., fueled by viral TikTok and YouTube fame. Local franchisee Manish Patel, already a triple-threat in Ontario, is…
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