FOOD: What Buffalo Loves

TIM HORTONS COFFEE

{WHY WE LOVE TIM HORTONS}

 TIM HORTONS is vital to the life and energy of Western New Yorkers. Just look at the lines between eight and eleven on any given morning and you’ll understand what I mean. Recently a national survey pinpointed Buffalo as the best large city for a restaurant chain to expand. Employing more than 3,000 full time employees and operating 180 locations throughout WNY, it is almost hard to imagine a morning without Tim Hortons or as the more affectionate followers refer to them, “Timmys.” Here are just a few of the reasons why Buffalo loves Tim Hortons. It also turns out Tim Hortons actually does more than just turn out a great cup of coffee. They are involved in numerous projects that make a difference locally and globally.

The Goods:

The average store generates $1.8 million per year in revenue. Total spending in Western New York on coffee and other goodies at Tim Hortons is $324 million per year! Their baked goods are baked and served fresh all day including their newest strawberry banana donut.  READ MORE... 

Add to that choices like muffins, pastries, sandwiches, wraps, soups and chili, it’s no wonder we keep coming back.

The Coffee:

Þ 100% Arabica beans.

Þ No additives and no artificial flavors.

Þ 20-Minute Freshness Guarantee.

Þ No Nicotine (despite popular opinion).

Þ Available at HSBC Arena.

Þ 4 sizes.

Þ Hot but not too hot.

Þ All sizes under $2.00

The Freebies

Tim Horton’s annual Roll Up The Rim To Win campaign gives away millions of free food prizes and other great prizes across the country and Canada including cars, grills, bikes, TVs            

and gift cards. With a 1/6 chance of winning something, the contest is a local favorite.

24 x 7

One of the few remaining fast food chains open 24 x7, there is never a moment when you have to go without. 

The Locations

With locations everywhere from gas stations, to Tops Markets and hospitals like ECMC and Millard Fillmore Suburban, the convenient locations are a major plus.

 The Wait

With an average of 30 seconds or less per car, chances are your purchase of fresh coffee or food will take less than 4 minutes even on busy days.

The Caffeine (mg)

Þ Small: 80

Þ Medium: 100

Þ Large: 140

Þ Extra large: 200

 The Community

Tim Hortons is involved in numerous sponsorships and charitable work including youth soccer, hockey, summer camps scholarships. This year the Tim Hortons Children’s Foundation will serve close to 14,000 children from economically disadvantaged homes (worldwide).

 Socially Conscious

Over 1 million families in South and Central America depend on coffee to support their families. In 2005, Tim Hortons launched its first community partnership program in the Oriente coffee region in Guatemala.  Subsequently, they started projects in Colombia (Huila) and Brazil (Minas Gerais). The organizations are designed to continue training activities after finalizing the project implementation.  By helping local farmers become professional businessmen and women, they gain the knowledge to increase their income and improve their lives. To date, approximately 2,000 farmers and their families have benefited from these projects in three countries, representing about 6,000 people in total.!