Tim Hortons

Tim Hortons is a Canadian coffee and donut shop that was named for its founder, hockey player Tim Horton. Two of the original doughnut choices were the Apple Fritter and the Dutchie. Tim Hortons continues to hold a huge percentage of fast foot market share in Canada, with twice as many outlets as McDonald's. With its expansion, it replaced virtually all independent Canadian doughnut shops.

Fast Facts

1. Tim Horton signed with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1949
2. Founded: 1964
3. First store: Hamilton, Ontario
4. 1974: Tim Horton killed in car accident
5. The timbit (donut hole) was introduced in 1976
6. Merged with Wendy's in 1995, spun off from Wendy's 2006
7. Some locations have Wendy's and Tim Hortons under one roof
8. 2006: Began to be publicly traded
9. 184 restaurants in U.S.
10. 3000 restaurants in Canada
11. Most locations have 24 hour drive through service
12. Each year holds marketing campaign called Roll Up The Rim to Win, where people have a chance to win prizes
13. Stock Symbol: THI
14. At first Tim Hortons offered 2 products: coffee and donuts
15. Menu has expanded to include breakfast, chili, snacks, baked goods and more

Contact Tim Hortons

• Tim Hortons head office address: 874 Sinclair Road, Oakville, ON L6K 2Y1
• Phone number: 905-845-6511
• Fax number: 905-845-0265

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