Tim Hortons rolls into New York City

Major restaurant chain opens 12 coffee and baked goods locations in NYC;
    3,500-store chain ranks as fourth largest in North America by market capDUBLIN, OH, July 13 /CNW/ - Tim Hortons Inc. (NYSE: THI, TSX: THI), one
of North America's largest quick service restaurant chains, today began
serving its premium signature coffee, always fresh baked goods and variety of
soups and sandwiches for the first time in New York City, a major market
offensive that continues its ongoing U.S. expansion.
    Tim Hortons has close to 3,500 locations in North America, including more
than 500 in the U.S. Tim Hortons restaurants sell about two billion cups of
coffee annually and account for more than seven of every 10 cups of coffee
sold in quick service restaurants in Canada.
    "Tim Hortons is eager to bring 45 years of success in coffee and baked
goods to one of the most important markets in America," said Don Schroeder,
president and CEO, Tim Hortons Inc. "Coming to New York City is a significant
milestone in our U.S. expansion and we intend to deliver on our lasting
commitments to speed of service, fresh quality products and great value."
    Nine of the ten locations in Manhattan are scheduled to open today,
including stores on Broadway, Madison Square Garden, Penn Station and Times
Square. Two locations will open in Brooklyn.
    "New Yorkers are savvy customers, they understand good value and quality,
and are prepared to try new things," said David Clanachan, chief operations
officer, U.S. and International, Tim Hortons Inc. "We are focused on earning
the loyalty of New Yorkers and adding them to the millions of people who make
Tim Hortons their daily stop for breakfast, lunch and snack times."
    Tim Hortons' signature hot and specialty iced coffees, made from a
special blend of Arabica beans, provide a rich, consistent cup of coffee every
time to every customer. The company also offers a variety of always fresh
baked goods - donuts, muffins, bagels and gourmet cookies - and an extensive
lunch menu of sandwiches, wraps and variety of soups.
    Tim Hortons' U.S. headquarters is located in Dublin, Ohio and it has
long-established roots in New York State. The company was founded in 1964 by
NHL hall-of-famer Tim Horton, who played hockey for the Toronto Maple Leafs,
New York Rangers and Buffalo Sabres until his death in 1974. Tim Hortons
opened its first U.S. store in Tonawanda, NY in 1984 and the company's coffee
bean roasting plant is based in Rochester, NY.
    The 12 New York City locations are in addition to three other Tim Hortons
locations expected to open in Manhattan in August. Those three will be opened
in existing Cold Stone Creamery outlets as part of an ongoing test initiative
to co-brand up to 100 U.S. stores with both Cold Stone Creamery and Tim
Hortons operations.
    For Tim Hortons locations in New York City, go to:
http://www.timhortons.com/nyc
    To join Tim Hortons Facebook fan page, go to:
http://www.facebook.com/TimHortons

    About Tim Hortons Inc.

    Tim Hortons is the fourth largest publicly-traded quick service
restaurant chain in North America based on market capitalization, and the
largest in Canada. Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes,
with a menu that includes coffee and donuts, premium coffees, flavored
cappuccinos, specialty teas, home-style soups, fresh sandwiches and fresh
baked goods. As of March 29, 2009, Tim Hortons had 3,457 systemwide
restaurants, including 2,930 in Canada and 527 in the United States. More
information about the Company is available at www.timhortons.com.

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