Tim Hortons and its Restaurant Owners Invest $400 million to Build 80 New Restaurants and Renovate 400 Existing Restaurants in 2026

• Canadian restaurant owners investing $270 million, in addition to Tim Hortons corporate investing an additional $130 million

• 280 Canadian restaurant owners are renovating 400 restaurants

• 60 Canadian restaurant owners are building 80 new restaurants across the country

• Restaurant investments generate valuable work for local suppliers and family businesses across Canada

There are 1,500 Canadian restaurant owners who proudly own and operate 4,000 Tim Hortons restaurants from coast to coast. This year, 340 owners are investing their own money to build or renovate 480 restaurants across the country.

280 Canadian restaurant owners are investing in 400 renovations, with another 60 Canadian restaurant owners investing in 80 new locations.

Every dollar of these investments stays close to home. Building and renovating restaurants across the country creates meaningful, ongoing work for local and regional tradespeople – electricians, plumbers, carpenters, masons, painters, tilers, mechanical companies, roofers, general contractors and more – in communities across every province.

Renovation and construction material for Tim Hortons restaurants are sourced through Canadian-owned businesses, with most items manufactured on Canadian soil. Our custom restaurant furniture is handcrafted in Montréal from 100% Canadian-sourced maple. Every piece of signage is designed, fabricated, and installed by Canadian suppliers. And restaurant artwork is conceived by Canadian artists, creatives and brought to life by Canadian makers.

“Tim Hortons was built in Canada by Canadians, and we are proud to continue investing in Canada to give our guests beautiful, modern restaurants to enjoy,” said Axel Schwan, President of Tim Hortons. “These are Canadian families investing their own money in their own communities – and that’s something we’re proud of.”

Renovations and New Builds Improve the Guest and Team Member Experience

• Brighter, more beautiful restaurants: Guests want to visit and team members want to work in nice restaurants. With better lighting, layouts and design, renovated restaurants are more welcoming spaces for everyone.
  
  

• Improved restaurant layouts: Better layouts allow team members to serve guests faster and more accurately.
  
  

• Celebrating our Canadian heritage: As fixtures in communities for more than 60 years, it’s important to reflect and celebrate Tims Canadian heritage and community connection. Canadiana and our commitment to supporting youth through Tim Hortons Foundation Camps is woven throughout the updated design.
  
  

• A standout baked goods showcase: Tim Hortons restaurants sell the most baked goods of any QSR in Canada. At the heart of each restaurant is a beautiful baked goods showcase that shows off our delicious donuts, cookies, Timbits, muffins and more.
  
  

• Improved digital ordering and pick up: Many guests choose to order using the mobile app or kiosk vs at the register. Renovated restaurants make it more clear how to order digitally on site or where to pick up mobile orders.
  
  

• Upgraded kitchen equipment: To ensure that guests always have the best food and drinks, served hot and fresh, renovated restaurants upgrade key pieces of equipment.
  
  

2026 Tim Hortons Renovations and New Restaurants *

Province                    New Tim Hortons            Renovated
                                         Restaurants        Tim Hortons Restaurants       Total
Alberta                                       17                             49                                 66
British Columbia                       8                               43                                 51
Manitoba                                    3                               10                                 13
New Brunswick                         3                               19                                 22
Newfoundland & Labrador       2                               11                                 13
Nova Scotia                               2                               15                                 17
Northwest Territories                1                               0                                   1
Nunavut                                     0                               1                                   1
Ontario                                       26                             188                               214
PEI                                             1                               1                                   2
Quebec                                       14                             51                                 65
Saskatchewan                            3                               12                                 15
Total                                          80                             400                               480


Current estimate as of May 2026

From St. John’s to Victoria, Tim Hortons restaurants are woven into the fabric of Canadian life. With nearly 4,000 locations across Canada, Tims is more than where Canadians grab their morning Double-Double™ – it’s also one of Canada’s most significant economic engines and owners are proud to pour back into their communities.