5 Facts You Probably Didn't Know About Tim Hortons

1. Tim Hortons was founded by a hockey player

In 1964, Tim Hortons was founded by Canadian hockey player Tim Horton. He opened the first store in Hamilton, Ontario, and named it after himself. The chain grew quickly and soon expanded to other cities across Canada.

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2. It's named after a hockey player

Tim Hortons is named after its founder, who was a professional hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs. In fact, he played for the team for many years—and even won two Stanley Cups with them!


3. It used to be called "Tim Horton Donuts"

When it first opened in 1964, the chain was called "Tim Horton Donuts." But when they went public in 1971, they changed their name to "Tim Hortons," which is what everyone calls them today. They kept "donuts" in their name because they thought it sounded like a friendly word that would appeal to customers.


4. There are over 4,000 stores worldwide

That's right! Today there are more than 4,000 Tim Hortons locations across Canada and around the world (including U.S.). That makes it one of Canada's largest fast food franchises!


5- Most Tim Hortons restaurants are located near highway exits or rest areas, making them convenient for drivers to stop by on their way through town or on long road trips.

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