TORONTO – Tim Hortons is continuing its international expansion with plans to open its first full-service coffee shops in Great Britain.
The company partnered with an investor to establish a master franchise joint venture company that will open the stores in England, Scotland and Wales.
In late July, Tim Hortons announced a similar agreement in the Philippines, which is the brand’s first stop in Southeast Asia.
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It did not specify how many stores it plans to open in Great Britain or when, but a spokesperson said in an email that it seeks to be a leader in the market.
Daniel Schwartz, CEO of Restaurant Brands International, said in a statement that the area is an attractive market with a strong and growing coffee culture.
RBI, the parent company of Tim Hortons and Burger King, is looking to grow Tim Hortons globally.