Tim Hortons is a Canadian fast-food restaurant known for its coffee and donuts, as well as other food and beverage items such as bagels, muffins, sandwiches, soups, and baked goods. The brand has more than 4,000 locations in Canada and worldwide, including the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, and the Middle East. The brand slogan is 'Always Fresh' and the brand values its Canadian heritage, community involvement, and sustainability efforts.
Tim Hortons was founded in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, by Tim Horton, a Canadian NHL hockey player together with Ron Joyce.
In 1967, the brand began franchising.
In 1974, Tim Horton died in a car crash and Ron Joyce became the sole owner of the company.
In 1995, Tim Hortons merged with Wendy's International, Inc. but it was later acquired by Burger King in 2014 to become Restaurant Brands International (RBI).
In 2018, RBI announced a major expansion plan to open new locations worldwide and enter new markets such as China, Spain, and the Philippines.
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Tim Hortons offers a range of coffee beverages including regular/medium coffee, iced coffee, espresso, lattes, cappuccinos, and flavored variants like French Vanilla and Hazelnut.
Tim Hortons is known for its variety of donuts, including classic flavors like glazed and chocolate dip, as well as seasonal and specialty flavors such as maple and apple fritter.
Tim Hortons offers a selection of sandwiches and wraps, including breakfast sandwiches such as the Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit and lunch sandwiches such as the Grilled Chicken Wrap.
Tim Hortons has a daily soup selection, rotating between flavors such as Chicken Noodle, Tomato with Basil, and Cream of Broccoli.
Tim Hortons offers a variety of baked goods, including muffins, bagels, croissants, and cookies. Some of the most popular items are the Chocolate Chunk Cookie and the Blueberry Muffin.
The most popular food item at Tim Hortons varies by location and season, but some of the most commonly preferred items are medium/double-double coffee, classic donuts (such as honey cruller and Boston Creme), Breakfast Sandwiches (such as the Sausage, Egg and Cheese Biscuit), and soups (such as Chicken Noodle).
'Double-Double' is a popular term used to order coffee at Tim Hortons that refers to two sugars and two creams added to the coffee. The chain is known for its coffee and the Double-Double is a signature order.
Yes, Tim Hortons has a mobile app that allows users to order food and beverages, pay through the app, earn rewards, and find nearby locations. The app is available for iOS and Android devices.
Yes, Tim Hortons offers plant-based options, including the Beyond Meat Breakfast Sandwich, Beyond Meat Burger, and a selection of vegan soups and baked goods. However, product availability may vary by location.
Timbits are bite-sized donut holes that come in various flavors such as Birthday Cake, Honey Dip, and Chocolate Glazed. They are a popular snack item at Tim Hortons and can be ordered in boxes of various sizes.