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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Traditional Winter Cafe Menus
The 2024 Tim Hortons Holiday Menu Launches November 6
Friendly Rival Burgers
Burger King and KFC Created the Limited-Edition BFF Burger Together
S'mores Flavored Coffee Expansions
Dunkin' is introducing the Tornado Twist SPARK'D Energy Drink
Cleverly-Disguised Fountain Cups
Pepsi's Latest Campaign Stunt Introduced 'Undercover Cups'
Baked Goods Plushies
Tim Hortons Turned Fan-Favorite Menu Items into Collectible Soft Toys
Collaborative Donut-Inspired Sneaker Designs
The Tim Hortons x adidas Sneakers are Ultra-Playful
Springtime Dessert Cafe Menus
The Tim Hortons Spring 2024 Menu is Arriving Now in the US
Multisensory French Fry Pop-Ups
The McCain Happy Frydays Café Shares an Over-the-Top Menu
Icy Berry Blend Drinks
Tim Hortons is Adding a New Berry Cherry Refresher This Spring
Tex Mex-Style Burgers
Burger King Canada Has a New Tex Mex Whopper and Tex Mex Poutine
Athletic Donut-Themed Sneakers
Tim Hortons is Releasing a Line of Tim Hortons-Inspired Sambas
Fast-Food Breakfast Deals
Wendy’s Offers 2-for $4 Deals on Breakfast Items
Chef-Approved Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' Chef Nick Menu Has Four Iced Coffee Creations
Anti-Hero Coffee Campaigns
Tim Hortons Embraces Deadpool & Wolverine in Its Marketing
Ketchup Dispenser Billboards
'Smack for Heinz' Helps Fans Complete Meals with a Favorite Condiment
Healthy Breakfast Rebrands
Flourish Presents a New and Visually Bold Brand Identity
Ketchup-Infused French Fries
Wayback Burgers Aims to Revolutionize the World of French Fries
Refreshing Streetwear Collabs
Lipton Iced Tea x Cruel Pancake Dropped 90s-Inspired Summer Styles
Relaxing Autumnal Cafe Menus
The Latest Tim Hortons Fall Menu Has New and Returning Favorites
Anime-Inspired Restaurant Campaigns
McDonald’s Unveils an Anime & Manga Series Called 'WcDonald’s'
Fruity Energy Drinks
Tim Hortons Has Introduced a New Beverage Option — the Infusr™ Energy Drinks
Gamer-Centric Fast Food Campaigns
Burger King's Gaming Campaign to Rewards “Burger-to-King” Goals
Anniversary Edition Hockey Cards
Tim Hortons Debuts an Anniversary Edition of Its Nhl® Hockey Card
Sweet Breakfast-Inspired Chips
IHOP Has United with Lay's on the Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity Chips
Heated QSR Anniversary Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Celebrates Milestone with a New Campaign
Compostable Cafe Cup Lids
These Tim Hortons Coffee Cup Lids are Being Tested in P.E.I.
Low-Cost Breakfast Meal Deals
The Tim Hortons $6 Breakfast Bundle is Value-Focused
QSR Fireplace Channels
The Tim Hortons Fireplace on YouTube is Available Ahead of the Holidays
Festive QSR Drinkware
Starbucks Canada Unveiled its 2024 Holiday Drinkware and Beverage Offer
Spicy Collaborative Fries
Burger King UK Features the 'Doritos Extra Flamin' Hot Chicken Fries'
Strategic Dining Concept Updates
These New Pepper Lunch Menu Updates are Extensive
Spaciously Modern City Cafes
BRANDOR COFFEE Opens a Minimalist Coffee Shop in Toronto
Everything-Flavored Twisted Pastries
Tim Hortons Selling Its Savoury Twists in 2 New Varieties
Maple Butter Breakfast Sandwiches
Starbucks Has Added a New Chicken, Maple Butter & Egg Sandwich
QSR-Inspired Nail Kits
Nails Inc Introduces its Collaborative McDonald's Collection
Globally Inspired Sandwich Menus
Subway Canada Has Introduced Four New Globally Inspired Subs
Branded Hockey Card Sets
Tim Hortons Launches the Greatest Duos Trading Card Set
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Seasonal Coffee Shop Menus
Tim Hortons Debuts a Fall Menu with Early Access for Digital Customers
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Co-Branded Cafe Menus
Tim Hortons and BAILEYS® Will Launch a Non-Alcoholic Menu Later This Year
Coffee Shop Merchandise Collaborations
Dunkin' Released an Exclusive Collaboration with 'AMBUSH'
Festive Non-Alcoholic Menu Items
Tim Hortons Reintroduces Baileys Flavored Offerings
Hot Honey Breakfast Sandwiches
Dunkin' is Adding a New Hot Honey Bacon Sandwich for a Limited Time
Rebranded Food Delivery Apps
Skip Revamps Its Brand Identity to 'Skip to the Good Part'
Expansive Summertime Cafe Refreshments
The Tim Hortons Summer Drinks Menu Has Two New Drinks
Inventive Fast Food Campaigns
Habit Burger Launches Its #1 Ranked 'Double Char' Burger into Space
Chocolate Hazelnut Offerings
The Tim Hortons x Nutella Collab Features Six Decadent Items
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
Immersive Coffee Boutiques
Nespresso Canada Has Launched a New Boutique in Montreal
Green China-Based Coffee Chains
Tim Hortons Debuts its First Sustainable Store Concept in Shenzhen
Cheeseburger-Inspired Breakfast Sandwiches
The Wendy's Sausage Bacon Deluxe Has a Hybrid Format
Nostalgic Snack Ranges
Munchies Returns to Canada After a 20-Year Hiatus
Celebratory Convenience Market Menus
7-Eleven, Inc. Launches an Array of New Food Items and Deals
Burger-Inspired Mystery Mockumentaries
McDonald's Finland Presents The Icon Mockumentary
Coffee Chain-Themed Gifts
Tim Hortons Introduces its Expansive Holiday Collection
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
Filipino-Inspired Fast Food
Jollibee Reintroduces Ube Pie and Expands Chicken Sandwich Menu
Celebratory Chilled Cappuccino Drinks
The Tim Hortons Iced Capp Marks 25 Years with New Options
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Meaty Onion-Topped Burgers
The Wendy's French Onion Cheeseburger is Arriving in Canada
Vintage QSR Collegiate Capsules
The Tim Hortons Varsity Collection Features Dark Colored Hues
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
QSR Burger Chain Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Unveils the Whopper Island Rebranding
Sweet Spooky-Season-Inspired Offerings
Tim Hortons US Features Halloween Menu Items
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
Indulgent Cookie Flavors
Tim Hortons has Expanded its Menu with Two New Dream Cookie Flavors
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
Donut Inspired Ad Campaigns
Dunkin' Donuts New Ad Campaign is Called Dunkin'Terns
Plant-Based Meat Diner Partnerships
IHOP and Impossible Foods Will Offer Meat-Free Fare to Diners
Branded Tasting Windows
Tostitos® Joins Chef Susur Lee to Debut the Tostitos® Tasting Window
Pumpkin-Inspired Community-Themed Campaigns
Danone North America Debuts the Tri Pumpkin Campaign
Etobicoke-Based Sandwich Chains
Jimmy John's Opens Doors to its First Canadian Store in Etobicoke
Ready-to-Eat Retailer Snacks
These New 7-Eleven Menu Items are Arriving This Summer
Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Joins Kiki's Delivery Service on New Burgers
Bread Brand Characters
Thomas'® Bread Introduces Thom, a First for the Brand's 144-Year History
Canadian-Inspired QSR Shakes
Shake Shack Unveiled the New Maple Salted Pretzel Shake
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
Artisan-Inspired QSR Drinks
These Burger King Drinks are Arriving in Canada in Two Options
Autumnal Caramel QSR Donuts
The Tim Hortons Dulce Apple Fritter Dream Donut is Here for Fall
Baked Coffee Shop Pizzas
Tim Horton's is Launching Flatbread Pizzas Across Canada
Snack-Branded Beverage Cups
bp and Frito-Lay North America Collaborated for Drink Cup Branding
Beloved Holiday QSR Beverages
Starbucks Canada Ushers in the Holiday Season with Festive Offerings
East Coast-Inspired Pizza Menus
The Pizza Pizza Donair Menu Features Three Items
QSR-Inspired Grocery Products
Aldi Launches the New McDonald’s Inspired Burgers
Motivational Takeaway Cups
Tim Hortons Created Five Limited-Edition National Coffee Day Cups
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
Breakfast Menu Fusions
Wendy's Debuts its Chicken Strips and French Toast Sticks Bundled Together
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
Complimentary Donut QSR Promotions
Krispy Kreme and McDonald's Announced a New Promotion
Spicy Chicken Flatbread Pizzas
Tim Hortons is Adding a New Spicy Rosé Flatbread Pizza
Festive Social Campaign Cookies
The Tim Hortons Holiday Smile Cookie Supports Charities and More
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Indulgent Holiday Cafe Menus
The Dunkin' Holiday Menu Has Been Launched for 2023
Retail QSR Dining Partnerships
Walmart and Burger King Partnered for an Exclusive Benefit
First-Taste Burger Boxes
McSpicy x Frank's RedHot Released "the Hottest Drop"
Seasonal QSR Breakfast Menus
Dunkin' Showcases its Iconic Seasonal Menu Ahead of the Holidays
Purveyor QSR Burgers
McDonald's Singapore Features Three Unique Hawker-Inspired Burger Items
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
Frozen Pizza-Centered Campaigns
Dr. Oetker Debuts the Frozen Pizza Publicist Campaign
Organic Coffee Partnerships
A&W Introduces a New Pret A Manger Collaboration for Fresh Coffee
Casual Pizzeria Marketing
UK Pizza Chain PizzaExpress Undergoes Design Update
Hybrid Regional Cuisine Burgers
The Burger King Japan Kyoto Whopper Has Hachidaime Gihey Rice
Nostalgic Coffee Shop Apparel
A Nostalgic Merch Collection is Coming to Tim Hortons' TimShop.ca
Game Day QSR Deals
A&W in Canada Ramps Up the Excitement or the Toronto Maple Leafs' Playoff Run
Military Coffee Donations
Dunkin’ Donated 4,000 Pounds of Coffee
Maple Syrup-Drizzled Burgers
Burger King New Zealand Just Added a Maple Bacon Fried Chicken Burger
Doughnut Day Beverage Promotions
Dunkin' Celebrates National Doughnut Day with a New Promotion
Competition-Born Burger Inventions
Burger King Unveils 3 Whoopers Invented by Fans
Sweet-Savory Breakfast Pairings
Wendy’s Canada Has a New Chicken Strips & French Toast Sticks Duo
Retailer Bakery Product Expansions
These New One Stop Lines are Perfect for Picnics and Sharing
Cafe Brand Musical Promotions
Tim Hortons 60th Anniversary is Being Celebrated via Theater
Frozen QSR-Backed Chillers
Taco Bell Debuts the Coffee and Churro Chillers in California
QSR Summer Hours Campaigns
KFC Canada is Extending Its Hours at 653 Locations Across the Country
QSR-Backed Breakfast Items
Burger King Launches the New 'BK Breakfast Wraps' In Canada
Enhanced Donut Shop Beverages
Randy's Donuts Debuts a New Beverage Menu to Pair with its Donuts
Burger-Inspired Breakfast Menus
These Shake Shack Breakfast Sandwiches are Arriving in the UK
Revamped QSR Coffee Lineups
Krispy Kreme is Introducing Richer Roasts and Better Beans for Coffee
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Donut-Infused Blended Coffees
The Dunkin' Ice Spice Munchkins® Drink is Made with Donut Holes
Candy-Packed Cafe Cookies
Tim Hortons Dream Cookies Come in Three Flavors
Spicy Authentic Sauce Burgers
The A&W Canada Spicy Piri-Piri Buddy Burger Comes in Three Options
Umami-Flavored Burgers
Habit Burger Grill Debuts the Korean Bbq Charburger
Value-Enhancing QSR Meal Deals
Wendy's $5 Breakfast Deal is Arriving at Locations in Canada Now
Extra-Chocolaty QSR Donuts
The McDonald's Triple Chocolate Li’L Donut is Arriving in Canada
Nostalgic Cafe Anniversary Donuts
Tim Hortons Retro Donuts Come in Four Varieties
QSR Donut Collaborations
McDonald's Plans to Stock Krispy Kreme Donuts at Chains Across the Nation
Burger Chain Iced Coffees
Whataburger Iced Coffee is Available All Day Alongside Hot Coffee
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
Biscuit-Themed Breakfast Selections
IHOP Releases a Breakfast Menu Dedicated to Biscuits
Canadian Restaurant Rebrandings
Chopped Leaf is Refreshing Its Brand and Updating Its Appearance