Canadian restaurant chain Tim Hortons has announced the launch of a new franchise model in the UK.
The coffeehouse is planning significant expansion of its UK estate and called its franchise model a “core pillar of growth”.
The franchise model will help the brand increase its current portfolio of 75 UK restaurants by launching in new towns and cities nationwide.
The move comes after the business spent five years carrying out a test and learn phase, as it aims to open both drive-thrus and high street restaurants.
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Tim Hortons originally launched in the UK back in 2017, when it opened a store in Glasgow.
Following the launch, the company became one of the fastest growing brands in the UK, opening up to 31 sites in 2022.
The chain also opened its first restaurant in London last year in Royale Leisure Park.
Tim Hortons UK & Ireland chief commercial officer Kevin Hydes said: “Serving our guests, the highest quality, range of beverages, donuts and made-to-order food that suits all parts has been our main priority, and now we also want to take Tim Hortons® to more local communities across the nation at pace.
“We’re confident that our franchise model will be core to us achieving this goal.”
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