Canadian multinational restaurant chain Tim Hortons may potentially be on the verge of merging with Burger King, but that isn't likely to change its unique identity.
Despite being a casual chain, Tim Hortons has never kept away from experimentation whether we're talking about its drinkable and edible offerings or even its marketing and branding strategies. From conventional strategies like temporary free give-aways to more eye-catching ventures like cafe makeovers, 'Timmy's' has done it all.
To Canadians who associate Tim Hortons with sleepy morning coffee runs on their way to work, it may come as a surprise to hear that the brand has been at the forefront of some pretty innovative branding strategies in Asia, including pairing up with newspapers to print their news on coffee cup sleeves.
13 Tim Hortons Innovations
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Hi-Tech Coffee Chains
A Concept Tim Hortons Store Proposes a Hi-Tech New Design and Coffee Beer
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Press-Inspired Branding
Headline News Prints the Day's News on Coffee Sleeves to Gain Readers
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Minimalistic Donut Anthologies
'Pilot Interactive' Breaks Down Tim Hortons Products Timbit by Timb
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Coffee Shop Fruit Shakes
These Tim Hortons Smoothies Will Appeal to the Health-Conscious Crowd
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Anticipated Coffee Lineup Apps
Tim’s Time App Lets you Know the Wait Time at Any Tim Hortons
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Credit Crunch Caffeine Promos
Tim Hortons Gives Out Free Iced Coffee in Canada
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Upsized Coffee Branding
Tim Hortons Extra Large Cup Changes the Chain's Cup Size Names
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Retro Cafe Makeovers
This Tim Hortons Cafe Immerses Itself in Its 1964 Roots
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Convenient Coffee Payment Apps
Tim Hortons' Timmy Me App Now Lets You Pay with Your Smartphone
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Pitch Black Cafes
Tim Hortons' Dark Roast is Promoted in a Cafe That's All Black Inside & Out
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Coffee Cup Biofuel
University of Manitoba Microbiologists Turn Tim Hortons Cups Into Ethanol
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Peppery Bacon Donuts
Tim Hortons is Introducing a New Savory Black Pepper Bacon Donut
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Cross-Continent Coffee
Canada's Tim Hortons Gears Up for 12 New York Installations
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Branded Hockey Card Sets
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Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns
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Heated QSR Anniversary Campaigns
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Effervescent Fruit-Forward Cafe Drinks
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Sweet Breakfast-Inspired Chips
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Compostable Cafe Cup Lids
These Tim Hortons Coffee Cup Lids are Being Tested in P.E.I.
Iced Fudge Brownie Lattes
Tim Hortons Just Added a New Fudge Brownie Latte for a Limited Time
Low-Cost Breakfast Meal Deals
The Tim Hortons $6 Breakfast Bundle is Value-Focused
Butter Chicken QSR Menus
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QSR Fireplace Channels
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Globally Inspired Sandwich Menus
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AI-Created Burger Ads
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Everything-Flavored Twisted Pastries
Tim Hortons Selling Its Savoury Twists in 2 New Varieties
Artistic QSR Merch
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Maple Butter Breakfast Sandwiches
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QSR-Inspired Nail Kits
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Refreshing Springtime Cafe Menus
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Patty Melt-Inspired Burgers
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Co-Branded Cafe Menus
Tim Hortons and BAILEYS® Will Launch a Non-Alcoholic Menu Later This Year
Chocolate Spread-Topped Lattes
Tim Hortons Just Added a Hazelnut Mocha Latte Topped with Nutella
Regionally Inspired Burgers
The McDonald's Japan Otona no Gotouchi Teriyaki Burgers are Tasty
Influencer QSR Launches
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Bold Burger Lineups
Huddle House Has Begun Testing a Bold Burger Lineup and a New Sandwich Lineup
Celebratory Chilled Cappuccino Drinks
The Tim Hortons Iced Capp Marks 25 Years with New Options
Food Truck Billboards
McDonald's Transformed Billboards into Digital Food Truck Displays
Burger-Inspired Mystery Mockumentaries
McDonald's Finland Presents The Icon Mockumentary
Savory Pastry Cafe Snacks
Tim Hortons Savoury Pinwheels Come in Two Flavors
Artisan-Inspired Summertime Cafe Menus
This New Dunkin’ Menu Offers New Twists on Classics
Collegiate-Style Cafe Merch Collections
The Tim Hortons Coffee Crews Merch is Limited-Edition
Spiced Creamy QSR Burgers
The Burger King Spicy & More Menu is Arriving in Canada
Spicy-Sweet Chicken Sandwiches
The McDonald's McCrispy Sandwich Comes in Two New Hot Honey Options
AI-Generated Pizzerias
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Indulgent Summertime Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' 2023 Summer Menu Has Sweet and Creamy Options
Restructured Bakery Brands
McDonald's Announed that it is Discontinuing the 'McCafe Bakery' Brand
Meaty Onion-Topped Burgers
The Wendy's French Onion Cheeseburger is Arriving in Canada
QSR Burger Chain Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Unveils the Whopper Island Rebranding
Re-Introduced Egg Bites
Tim Hortons Brings Back its Omelette Bites for a Limited Time
Sweetly Spiced Cafe Foods
The Tim Hortons Sweet Chili Chicken Menu Items Come in Two Options
Cheeseburger-Inspired Breakfast Sandwiches
The Wendy's Sausage Bacon Deluxe Has a Hybrid Format
Collaboration Cafe Brand Bracelets
The Little Words Project x Dunkin’ Collection is Coffee-Themed
Consumer-Driven QSR Burger Contests
The Burger King Million Dollar Whopper Contest is On Now
Plant-Based Meat Diner Partnerships
IHOP and Impossible Foods Will Offer Meat-Free Fare to Diners
Collaboration Cafe Energy Drinks
The Tim Hortons Starry Eyed TimsBoost is Flavorful
East Coast-Inspired Pizza Menus
The Pizza Pizza Donair Menu Features Three Items
Stylish Cafe Brand Drinkware
The Tim Hortons Everyday Drinkware Collection is Durably Designs
Ketchup Obsession Campaigns
'It Has to Be Heinz' Spotlights Fans' Intense Love of Heinz Products
Canada-Themed Sandwich Menus
Subway Canada Has Added a New Canuck Classic Sandwich
Nutty White Chocolate Drinks
Tim Horton's Has New White Chocolate Macadamia Flavored Drinks
Baked Coffee Shop Pizzas
Tim Horton's is Launching Flatbread Pizzas Across Canada
Syrup-Inspired Coffees
IHOP & Kraft Heinz Collaborated on Pancake-Inspired Coffee
Piquant Croissant QSR Sandwiches
The Tim Hortons Chipotle Chicken Croissant Sandwich is Flavorful
Coffee Disloyalty Programs
Peet's Coffee Accepts Points from Rival Brands on National Coffee Day
Autumnal Caramel QSR Donuts
The Tim Hortons Dulce Apple Fritter Dream Donut is Here for Fall
Beloved Holiday QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Ushers in the Holiday Season with Festive Offerings
QSR-Inspired Grocery Products
Aldi Launches the New McDonald’s Inspired Burgers
Breakfast Menu Fusions
Wendy's Debuts its Chicken Strips and French Toast Sticks Bundled Together
QSR Food-Inspired Door Designs
McDonald's France Launches a New Digital Campaign of Door Visuals
Fruit-Forward Fall Cafe Menus
The Tim Hortons 2023 Fall Menu Has Sweet and Spiced Flavors
Wintertime Cafe Menu Items
The Dunkin' Winter 2023 Menu Will Arrive After Christmas
Festive Social Campaign Cookies
The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Supports Charities and More
Collaborative Candy-Studded Cookies
Tim Hortons New Dream Cookies Were Created with a Netflix Star
Collaboration QSR Cola Condiments
Pepsi Colachup is Debuting in Canada with the Help of Harvey's
Indulgent Holiday Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' Holiday Menu Has Been Launched for 2023
Blended Candy QSR Desserts
The Burger King Blasts are Arriving in Canada in Two New Options
QSR Donut Partnerships
McDonald's and Krispy Kreme Have Teamed Up for a Cafe Trial
Flame-Grilled Billboards
This Fiery Billboard Promotes the Flame Grilled Whopper-Flavored Doritos
First-Taste Burger Boxes
McSpicy x Frank's RedHot Released "the Hottest Drop"
Candy-Studded Frozen Desserts
Burger King Has Added New Bk Blasts in Canada
Expanded Coffee Concentrates
Tim Hortons Unveils a New Nationally Available Item for US Customers
Revised QSR Packaging Policies
YUM Brands Unveils a New Packaging Policy for its Restaurants
Chipotle BBQ Sandwiches
McDonald's Canada Unveils the Flavorful 'Chipotle BBQ Quarter Pounder'
Game Day QSR Deals
A&W in Canada Ramps Up the Excitement or the Toronto Maple Leafs' Playoff Run
Premium Summertime Cafe Menus
The Summer 2023 Starbucks Canada Menu Has Two Options
Resurrected Cherry Donuts
The Walnut Crunch & Cherry Stick Donuts are Returning to Tim Hortons
Convenience Retailer Private Labels
These New 7-Eleven Private Label Products are Value-Minded
Festive Easter Treat Menus
Tim Hortons Launches Two Menu Items Featuring Cadbury Mini Eggs
Special Olympics Donuts
Tim Hortons Will Debut a Special Olympics Donut on Feb. 3 through Feb. 5
Consumer-Driven QSR Menu Offerings
This Burger King Vote Encourages Fans to Have Their Say
Aquatic Cafe Boater Campaigns
The Tim Hortons Boat-Thru is Serving Free Drinks This Weekend
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
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Summertime Cafe Pool Floaties
These Tim Hortons Promotional Products are Here for the Summer
Nostalgic Coffee Shop Apparel
A Nostalgic Merch Collection is Coming to Tim Hortons' TimShop.ca
Maple Syrup-Drizzled Burgers
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Cookie Crumble Beverages
Tim Hortons' Cold Beverage Menu for Spring Has Two OREO-Infused Drinks
Chocolate Egg-Topped Cafe Treats
These Tim Hortons Cadbury Mini Eggs Treats are Here for Easter
Sweet-Savory Breakfast Pairings
Wendy’s Canada Has a New Chicken Strips & French Toast Sticks Duo
Sweet Smoky Breakfast Sandwiches
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Virtual-First QSR Brands
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Frozen QSR-Backed Chillers
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QSR-Backed Breakfast Items
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Plant-Based QSR Campaigns
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Mini Chocolate-Glazed Donuts
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Enhanced Donut Shop Beverages
Randy's Donuts Debuts a New Beverage Menu to Pair with its Donuts
Crispy BBQ Chicken Meals
Tim Hortons BBQ Crispy Chicken Comes in a Wrap and Bowl
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The Rutter's Lover's Inspired Food Menu is Available 24/7
Premium QSR Coffee Products
The A&W Brew Bar Menu Now Features Several New Offerings
Happy Hour Menu Additions
Tim Hortons Launches the New Chocolate and Vanilla-Flavored Menu Items
Revamped QSR Coffee Lineups
Krispy Kreme is Introducing Richer Roasts and Better Beans for Coffee
Burger-Inspired Breakfast Menus
These Shake Shack Breakfast Sandwiches are Arriving in the UK
Donut-Themed Coffee Creamers
The Tim Hortons Coffee Creamers Share the Taste of Iconic Treats
Extra-Meaty Breakfast Sandwiches
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Convenient QSR Breakfast Tacos
Dunkin' Breakfast Tacos are Easy to Eat Anywhere
Spicy Croissant Sandwiches
Burger King Canada Launches the New 'Angry Breakfast Sandwiches'
Apple Fritter Breakfast Cereals
Post Tim Hortons Apple Fritter Cereal is Sweet and Crunchy
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Canadian Cafe Ice Creams
"Double Double" is One of the New Tim Hortons Ice Cream Flavors
Donut-Infused Blended Coffees
The Dunkin' Ice Spice Munchkins® Drink is Made with Donut Holes
Spicy Authentic Sauce Burgers
The A&W Canada Spicy Piri-Piri Buddy Burger Comes in Three Options
Candy-Packed Cafe Cookies
Tim Hortons Dream Cookies Come in Three Flavors
Lunch-Inspired QSR Breakfast Sandwiches
The Wendy's Egg BLT is Arriving for Breakfast in Canada
Umami-Flavored Burgers
Habit Burger Grill Debuts the Korean Bbq Charburger
Canadian Hockey Team Donuts
Tim Hortons Just Added a New Edmonton Oilers Donut
Everything Bagel Spice Sandwiches
These New Tim Hortons Breakfast Sandwiches Come in Two Options
Value-Enhancing QSR Meal Deals
Wendy's $5 Breakfast Deal is Arriving at Locations in Canada Now
Canadian Hockey Team Donuts
The Tim Hortons Leafs Nation Donut is Available in the Toronto Area
Extra-Chocolaty QSR Donuts
The McDonald's Triple Chocolate Li’L Donut is Arriving in Canada
Christmasy Convenience Retailer Promotions
The 7-Eleven Holiday Deals are Here for 2023
Nostalgic Cafe Anniversary Donuts
Tim Hortons Retro Donuts Come in Four Varieties
Heat-and-Eat Plant-Based Foods
The TiNDLE Grocery Products are Being Launched in the UK Market
QSR Donut Collaborations
McDonald's Plans to Stock Krispy Kreme Donuts at Chains Across the Nation
BLT Croissant Sandwiches
Wendy's Canada Unveils the New Egg BLT Menu Item for Breakfast
QSR Menu Updates
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Donut Shop Boba Menus
Randy's Donuts Just Added a New Beverage Menu That Includes Boba
Smoked Honey Breakfast Sandwiches
The Tim Hortons Smoky Honey Bacon Breakfast Sandwiches are Tasty
Steakhouse-Inspired Swiss Burgers
Checkers and Rally’s Added a New Double Bacon Tangler Burger
Ultra-Convenient QSR Breakfast Wraps
Wendy's Breakfast Wraps are Arriving at Locations in Canada
Mom-Celebrating Cafe Products
The Tim Hortons Share Your Love Collection is Here for Mother's Day
Tex-Mex Bacon QSR Menus
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Elevated Diner Menus
The IHOP Menu Now Includes Premium Options for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Breakfast Croissant BLT Sandwiches
Wendy's Egg BLT is Making its Debut at Locations in Canada
Biscuit-Focused Breakfast Menus
The IHOP Biscuits Menu Includes Sandwiches and More
Spiced Steak QSR Wraps
The Tim Hortons Chipotle Steak Loaded Wrap is Meaty and Satiating
Biscuit-Themed Breakfast Selections
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