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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Cleverly-Disguised Fountain Cups
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S'mores Flavored Coffee Expansions
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Collaborative Donut-Inspired Sneaker Designs
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Springtime Dessert Cafe Menus
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Baked Goods Plushies
Tim Hortons Turned Fan-Favorite Menu Items into Collectible Soft Toys
Tex Mex-Style Burgers
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Multisensory French Fry Pop-Ups
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Icy Creamy Beverages
Tim Hortons' Frozen Quenchers Put a Twist on Fan-Favorite Flavors
Icy Berry Blend Drinks
Tim Hortons is Adding a New Berry Cherry Refresher This Spring
Hockey Rivalry Burger Menus
McDonald’s Canada Teamed Up with Hockey Legends on Its Showdown Menu
Cozy Retro-Inspired Apparel
Tim Hortons Launched its 'Retro Collection' Featuring Hoodies and Hats
Rabbit-Themed Cafe Menus
Tim Hortons Spring Menu Includes Playful Merch
Fast-Food Breakfast Deals
Wendy’s Offers 2-for $4 Deals on Breakfast Items
Athletic Donut-Themed Sneakers
Tim Hortons is Releasing a Line of Tim Hortons-Inspired Sambas
Sports-Event-Inspired QSR Deals
Wendy’s Announced $3 Son of Baconator Offer
Friendly Rival Burgers
Burger King and KFC Created the Limited-Edition BFF Burger Together
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
Ketchup-Infused French Fries
Wayback Burgers Aims to Revolutionize the World of French Fries
Healthy Breakfast Rebrands
Flourish Presents a New and Visually Bold Brand Identity
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
Special Olympics Donuts
Tim Hortons Has Reintroduced Its Special Olympics Donut
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
Basketball Team Brand Identities
The Toronto Tempo is Canada’s First WNBA Team
Heated QSR Anniversary Campaigns
Burger King Brazil Celebrates Milestone with a New Campaign
Sweet Breakfast-Inspired Chips
IHOP Has United with Lay's on the Rooty Tooty Fresh ‘N Fruity Chips
Compostable Cafe Cup Lids
These Tim Hortons Coffee Cup Lids are Being Tested in P.E.I.
Cafe-Themed Merch Collections
Tim Hortons Unveils its 'You Complete Me' Valentine’s Day Collection
Festive QSR Offerings
Wendy’s Canada Introduced 'Unwrap' Menu Deals for December
Low-Cost Breakfast Meal Deals
The Tim Hortons $6 Breakfast Bundle is Value-Focused
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'
Cheeky Coffee Ads
Starbucks' New Ads Celebrate Personal Connections Through a Modern Twist
Silly Restaurant Chain Ads
German Doner Kebab Brings Bold Flavors and Quirky Ads to America
Strategic Dining Concept Updates
These New Pepper Lunch Menu Updates are Extensive
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
Festive Non-Alcoholic Menu Items
Tim Hortons Reintroduces Baileys Flavored Offerings
Globally Inspired Sandwich Menus
Subway Canada Has Introduced Four New Globally Inspired Subs
Data-Driven QSR Campaigns
Burger King's BK Unwrapped Reveals Customers' 2024 Ordering Preferences
Hot Honey-Inspired Burger Menus
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Partners with Mike's Hot Honey
Branded Hockey Card Sets
Tim Hortons Launches the Greatest Duos Trading Card Set
Spaciously Modern City Cafes
BRANDOR COFFEE Opens a Minimalist Coffee Shop in Toronto
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
Convenient Cafe RTD Beverages
These New Additions to the Starbucks Ready-to-Drink Range are Tasty
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
Spinach Egg-Filled Pastries
Tim Hortons is Adding a New Spinach & Feta Savoury Egg Pastry
Exclusive Canadian Breakfast Items
Starbucks Debuts its Winter Menu Featuring Pancakes and Waffles
Collaboration Condiment Breakfast Sandwiches
The Heinz Brekkie Range is Arriving at WHSmith Stores
Coffee Shop Merchandise Collaborations
Dunkin' Released an Exclusive Collaboration with 'AMBUSH'
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
Chocolate Hazelnut Offerings
The Tim Hortons x Nutella Collab Features Six Decadent Items
Inventive Fast Food Campaigns
Habit Burger Launches Its #1 Ranked 'Double Char' Burger into Space
Localized Retail Experiences
UNIQLO Sherway Blends Japanese Tradition with Toronto Culture
Nostalgic Wintertime Cafe Menus
Tim Hortons Winter Menu Features New and Returning Favorites
Cozy Cafe Menu Additions
Tim Hortons New Lineup Combines White Chocolate and Pistachio
Green China-Based Coffee Chains
Tim Hortons Debuts its First Sustainable Store Concept in Shenzhen
Coffee Chain-Themed Gifts
Tim Hortons Introduces its Expansive Holiday Collection
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
Valentine's Day Cafe Menus
The Tim Hortons Valen-Tims Day Menu Has Two Treats
Burger-Inspired Mystery Mockumentaries
McDonald's Finland Presents The Icon Mockumentary
Nostalgic Hockey-Inspired Qsr Campaigns
Tim Hortons Taps Stompin’ Tom Connors’ Iconic Hockey Song
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
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
Speedy QSR Pizza Drive-Thrus
The Pizza Hut The Hut Lane Features the Hut 'N Go Menu
Savory Canadiana Cafe Snacks
Tim Hortons UK is Launching Two Limited-Edition Treats
Branded Tasting Windows
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Pumpkin-Inspired Community-Themed Campaigns
Danone North America Debuts the Tri Pumpkin Campaign
Ready-to-Eat Retailer Snacks
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Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Joins Kiki's Delivery Service on New Burgers
Etobicoke-Based Sandwich Chains
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Steakhouse-Inspired QSR Burgers
The Burger King Steakhouse Bacon Whopper Elevates a Classic
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
Artisan-Inspired QSR Drinks
These Burger King Drinks are Arriving in Canada in Two Options
Convenient Cafe Delivery Options
Consumers Can Now Get Coffee Through Starbucks and DoorDash
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
East Coast-Inspired Pizza Menus
The Pizza Pizza Donair Menu Features Three Items
Motivational Takeaway Cups
Tim Hortons Created Five Limited-Edition National Coffee Day Cups
Collaboration Breakfast Pastry Donuts
The Krispy Kreme x Pop-Tarts Collection Has Three Varieties
Spicy Chicken Flatbread Pizzas
Tim Hortons is Adding a New Spicy Rosé Flatbread Pizza
Complimentary Donut QSR Promotions
Krispy Kreme and McDonald's Announced a New Promotion
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Retail QSR Dining Partnerships
Walmart and Burger King Partnered for an Exclusive Benefit
Miniature Billboard Ads
Little Canada's Mini Media Initiative Spotlights Brands on Tiny Billboards
Limited-Edition Burger Brand Menus
These New Burgerville Menu Items Come in Six Varieties
First-Taste Burger Boxes
McSpicy x Frank's RedHot Released "the Hottest Drop"
Revamped Flagship Menus
Perkins American Food Co. is Launching a New Flagship Store in Florida
Seasonal QSR Breakfast Menus
Dunkin' Showcases its Iconic Seasonal Menu Ahead of the Holidays
Frozen Pizza-Centered Campaigns
Dr. Oetker Debuts the Frozen Pizza Publicist Campaign
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
Organic Coffee Partnerships
A&W Introduces a New Pret A Manger Collaboration for Fresh Coffee
Breakfast Brand Digital Platforms
Kellogg’s Town Engages Fans in an Entertaining and Personal Way
Hybrid Regional Cuisine Burgers
The Burger King Japan Kyoto Whopper Has Hachidaime Gihey Rice
Upgraded Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Tim Horton Reimagines Its Popular Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Canadiana QSR Donuts
Quintessential Canadian Food Inspired Tim Hortons' Canadiana Donut Menu
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
Competition-Born Burger Inventions
Burger King Unveils 3 Whoopers Invented by Fans
Doughnut Day Beverage Promotions
Dunkin' Celebrates National Doughnut Day with a New Promotion
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
QSR Summer Hours Campaigns
KFC Canada is Extending Its Hours at 653 Locations Across the Country
Enhanced Donut Shop Beverages
Randy's Donuts Debuts a New Beverage Menu to Pair with its Donuts
Americanized Australian Burger Chains
Hello Harry Offers Up American-Style Burgers and Desserts
Burger-Inspired Breakfast Menus
These Shake Shack Breakfast Sandwiches are Arriving in the UK
Virtual-First QSR Brands
IHOP Unveils a New Expansion for its Virtual Restaurant Concepts
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
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
Canadian Restaurant Rebrandings
Chopped Leaf is Refreshing Its Brand and Updating Its Appearance