Tibb’s Frankie, the iconic fast-food chain renowned for its delicious wraps called ‘Frankies,’ has been a staple of India’s street food scene for an impressive 54 years. With its unique fusion of global flavors and Indian culinary traditions, Tibb’s Frankie revolutionized the concept of the roll.
The story began in 1967 when Amarjit Singh Tibb, returning to India via Beirut, discovered the local pita bread and became inspired by its flavors. This sparked a culinary adventure with his wife and co-founder, Surinder Kaur Tibb. After several months of experimenting, the couple created the famous “Tibb’s Frankie” in 1969, a tasty mutton curry wrapped in roti. They first sold their creation from the back of their car near Powai Lake in Mumbai.
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Interestingly, the name “Frankie” wasn’t born immediately. During a memorable India vs. West Indies cricket match, Tibb heard the crowd cheer ‘Frankie’ after a spectacular six from West Indies cricketer Frank Worrell. Motivated by the energy and enthusiasm of the crowd, Tibb decided to christen their new snack ‘Frankie,’ hoping it would be as popular as the cricketer. He quickly registered the name as a trademark.
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More than five decades later, Tibb’s Frankie has grown into a beloved brand with nearly 200 outlets across the country and over 120 million rolls sold. As part of their future growth, the company plans to expand into smaller metros and increase their store count in the coming years.