TORONTO, May 17, 2024
/CNW/ - Tim Hortons is celebrating the 60th anniversary
of the very first Tims restaurant opening its doors, which took
place on May 17, 1964 in Hamilton, Ont.
"Today we're celebrating all the special connections we've made
with Canadians since our founder Tim
Horton opened his first restaurant 60 years ago. Tim had a
vision to create a place where anyone could go at anytime and feel
at home and that continues to be a core part of our mission today,"
said Axel Schwan, president of Tim
Hortons.
"We want to thank our guests for making us a part of their lives
day after day, year after year, and decade after decade. We also
want to thank our restaurant owners and their team members for
their daily dedication and pride in upholding the high standards of
what Canadians love and expect from us while on their Tims
Run."
Throughout the year, Tim Hortons is celebrating 60 years of
special moments with Canadians through a number of fun events
including:
- In January, Tims brought back four nostalgic Retro Donuts – the
Walnut Crunch, Dutchie, Blueberry Fritter and Cinnamon Sugar
Twist.
- Tims kicked off the spring and summer cold beverage season in
April with two special drinks to celebrate the 25th
anniversary of the iconic Iced Capp: the new CARAMILK® Iced Capp
and the OREO DOUBLE STUF® Iced Capp.
- Tim Hortons is working with "Come From Away" originating
producer Michael Rubinoff and an
incredible team of Canadian talent on "The Last Timbit" musical.
Limited tickets for performances in Toronto in late June are available at
Ticketmaster.ca.
- Tim Hortons Camp Day in support
of the Tim Hortons Foundation Camps is just around on the corner –
on July 17 – and this year also marks
the 50th anniversary of the foundation. Tim Hortons
Foundation Camps has supported hundreds of thousands of underserved
youth in its history by equipping them with skills they need to
reach their full potential. Every Camp Day, 100 per cent of hot and
iced coffee sales at Tim Hortons restaurants are donated to support
the foundation and approximately $250
million has been raised in Camp Day history.
- A social media campaign will launch soon featuring some of our
guests' real Tims stories.
- There are more fun surprises to come over the course of the
year to celebrate 60 years of Tims!
Tim Hortons is proud of its history of partnering with Tims
restaurant owners to support communities. In addition to Camp Day's
incredible impact, the Smile Cookie campaign has raised more than
$129 million since 1996 for local
charities and community groups, and Timbits Sports – which first
launched in 1982 – supports hundreds of thousands of kids every
year with opportunities to play house league hockey and soccer.
Tims has also proudly supported Special Olympics Canada since 2016
and launched the Orange Sprinkle Donut in 2021 to support
Indigenous charities.
"We believe a key part of what makes us Canada's most-loved restaurant brand and why
we're considered to be the most Canadian brand is our commitment to
supporting every community where we serve, and we could not be more
proud of the impact of Tims restaurant owners in their local
communities," said Schwan.
About Tim Hortons
In 1964, the first Tim Hortons® restaurant in Hamilton,
Ontario opened its doors and Canadians have been ordering Tim
Hortons iconic Original Blend coffee, Double-Double™ coffees,
Donuts and Timbits® in the years since. Over nearly 60 years, Tim
Hortons has captured the hearts and taste buds of Canadians and has
become synonymous with serving Canada's favourite coffee. Tim
Hortons is Canada's largest restaurant chain operating in the quick
service industry with nearly 4,000 restaurants across the country.
More than a coffee and bake shop, Tim Hortons is part of the
Canadian fabric and guests can enjoy hot and cold specialty
beverages – including lattes, cappuccinos and espressos, teas and
our famous Iced Capps® – alongside delicious breakfast, sandwiches,
wraps, soups and more. Tim Hortons has more than 5,700 restaurants
in Canada, the United States and around the world. For more
information on Tim Hortons visit TimHortons.ca
SOURCE Tim Hortons