Tim Hortons turns over a new leaf with Fresh Salads

New Garden and Caesar Fresh Salads offer Guests a quick, convenient and balanced lunch or dinner meal-time option

OAKVILLE, ON, May 4, 2016 /CNW/ - Tim Hortons is tossing up new menu items. Starting today, new Garden and Caesar Fresh Salads will become permanent menu items at all Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada. These great-tasting, made-to-order salads will help satisfy Guests looking for a quick, convenient and balanced lunch or dinner meal-time option.

"Our Guests have told us they want salads, and we are committed to evolving our menu to meet our Guests' needs," says David Clanachan, President and COO, Tim Hortons Canada. "Our new Garden and Caesar Fresh Salads can be enjoyed on their own or as a complement to one of our sandwiches, wraps or soups, and are a great way to create a satisfying meal."

The Tim Hortons Garden Salad, served with balsamic vinaigrette dressing, features tomato, cucumber and red onion on a bed of green leaf lettuce. The Caesar Salad features green leaf lettuce topped with real bacon strips, croutons and a tasty four-cheese blend. Guests can also add grilled or crispy seasoned chicken strips to either salad.

For more information on Tim Hortons Fresh Salads, join the conversation on Twitter or Instagram using @TimHortons, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/TimHortons.

Tim Hortons^® Overview

TIM HORTONS^®, part of Restaurant Brands International, is one of North America's largest restaurant chains operating in the quick service segment. Founded as a single location in Canada in 1964, TIM HORTONS^® appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, hot and cold specialty drinks (including lattes, cappuccinos and espresso shots), specialty teas and fruit smoothies, fresh baked goods, grilled Panini and classic sandwiches, wraps, soups, prepared foods and other food products. As of December 31, 2015, TIM HORTONS^® had more than 4,400 system wide restaurants located in Canada, the United States and the Middle East. More information about the Company is available at www.timhortons.com.

About Restaurant Brands International

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with approximately $23 billion in system sales and over 19,000 restaurants in approximately 100 countries and U.S. territories. Restaurant Brands International owns two of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS® and BURGER KING®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees, and communities for over 50 years. To learn more about Restaurant Brands International, please visit the Company's website at www.rbi.com.

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