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The man behind the greatest coffee in Canada

You may not recognize the name Tim Horton, but it's a household name here in Canada. They sell doughnuts, muffins, bagels, soup, sandwiches and coffee. It's not gourmet coffee, and you won't be able to get a latte or a double espresso. Their coffee is plain and simple, but it's good. I've had more than one person ask me what do they put into their coffee. From what I can tell, there is no secret ingredient except quality coffee and fresh brewing.

Their drive-through windows are always busy. Getting a coffee at Tim Horton's is a daily ritual for nearly everyone who commutes to work, or even those folk who just drive a few blocks. Even line-ups of a dozen cars or more won't deter these ardent coffee-seekers. I know several people personally who plan their travel routes to ensure that they pass by plenty of Tim's while on the road.

The chain began with a single shop in Hamilton, Ontario in 1964, and has grown into a national phenomenon with 2,200 outlets so far. The Tim Horton's chain has recently spread outside of Canada and there are now 160 coffee shops in the US. Hopefully, they will be as popular in the States as they are here.

It is through the dedication and commitment of our franchisees, combined with the knowledgeable advice and direction from our corporate personnel, that Tim Horton's has become the largest chain in its category in Canada

– And a growing presence in the U.S. Operating since 1964, the success of Tim Horton's has come as a result of pioneering franchisees. Many of these operators are still with the chain today, and along with strong second generation operations, have helped build the chain’s foundation, store by store. Opportunities may be available in Northern and North Central B.C., Saskatchewan, urban Toronto, Manitoba, Quebec and selected markets in the United States, i.e. Portland and Maine.