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2026
Tim Hortons unveils Back to Hogwarts-themed restaurant takeover in Toronto for Harry Potter collaboration
Tim Hortons transformed its restaurant at 815 Caledonia Rd. in Toronto with a Harry Potter x Tim Hortons design inspired by the collaboration's limited-edition packaging, open for a limited time, to celebrate the launch of Harry Potter-inspired menu items, merch and limited-edition packaging across Canada.
2026
Tim Hortons sues Vancouver Airport Authority over store shutdown
The TDL Group Corp./Groupe TDL Corp., franchisor for Tim Hortons, filed a lawsuit on Aug. 17 against the Vancouver Airport Authority and Slate Management ULC over the planned forced shutdown of its Tim Hortons location at Unit 109 - 5000 Miller Road near Vancouver International Airport for seismic upgrades. Tim Hortons seeks an injunction preventing exclusion from the premises and a declaration that the lease is binding and enforceable.
2021
Tim Hortons offers $2 any-size espresso beverages
Tim Hortons invited Canadian guests to buy a regular latte, cappuccino or Americano in any size for $2 through November 28, 2021.
2021
Tim Hortons opens its 300th China coffee shop
TH International China opened its 300th Tim Hortons coffee shop in China, marking the milestone with an opening-day celebration in Tianjin.
2021
Tim Hortons launches Tims 300 marketing program in China
The opening of Tim Hortons’ 300th China coffee shop marked the launch of the national “Tims 300” marketing program.
2021
English-only workplace signs at Winnipeg Tim Hortons location criticized
Signs at a Winnipeg Tim Hortons location instructed employees to speak English at all times. Filipino community leader Perla Javate called the signs insensitive to multicultural workers. Tim Hortons said the signs ran counter to company values and had been removed.
2020
Alberta partners with fast-food chains to distribute masks
The Alberta government partnered with A&W, McDonald’s and Tim Hortons to distribute free non-medical masks through drive-through locations across the province.
2020
Tim Hortons introduces digital coupons in its app
Tim Hortons introduced digital coupons in its Android and iOS app. The coupons and their availability vary among users.
2020
Tim Hortons faces backlash over free coffee offer
Tim Hortons faced online backlash after offering Prince Harry and Meghan free coffee for life if they moved to Canada. Some Canadians criticized the offer in light of reported labor relations practices at the chain.
2019
Tim Hortons launches KitKat-flavored beverages in the U.S.
Tim Hortons is serving three new KitKat-flavored beverages in the U.S. for a limited time: a KitKat Iced Capp, a KitKat Latte, and a KitKat Hot Chocolate.
2014
Consumers threaten boycott over proposed Burger King–Tim Hortons deal
Some Burger King customers threatened to boycott the brand over the proposed Tim Hortons deal, which they viewed as a move to avoid U.S. taxes. Some Canadian consumers also condemned Burger King's proposed acquisition of Tim Hortons.
2014
Burger King and Tim Hortons confirm merger discussions
Burger King and Tim Hortons confirmed they were discussing a possible merger. The proposed plan would move Burger King's headquarters to Canada; the article reports that the companies would continue to exist independently.