Is Paramount Fine Foods Canadian?
Partly
Ownership is split or partially foreign — read the details.
What we found
Mixed ownership: Founder Mohamad Fakih owns 25% with family trust. Two Kuwait-based investors (Ali Noureddine and Naeem Javed) own combined 75%. Rapid expansion to 70+ restaurants.
The receipt
| Verdict | Borderline |
| Category | Restaurant & Cafe |
| HQ | Toronto, Ontario |
| Confidence | high |
| Evidence | Secondary source only |
| Source | https://www.thestar.com/business/paramount-fine-foods-founder-settles-… secondary source — registry check pending “Mohamad Fakih regains 'complete control' of the company after settling a four-year legal battle with the largest shareholder.” Verdicts are only marked verified once a government registry record or corporate filing confirms them. |
Canadian alternatives to Paramount Fine Foods
Every brand below is listed as Canadian-owned in our registry.
| Brand | Category | HQ Location | Ownership Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown's Socialhouse | Restaurant & Cafe | Vancouver, British Columbia | View ownership → |
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| Moxie's Grill & Bar | Restaurant & Cafe | Vancouver, British Columbia | View ownership → |
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