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Tim Hortons to enter India

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March 15, 2022

Tim Hortons will open in India later this year as part of an exclusive agreement with a joint venture entity owned by Apparel Group and Gateway Partners. The first restaurant is set to open in New Delhi and there are plans to launch over 300 locations across the country over the next 10 years, according to a press release.

The launch marks the fourth country in the Asia Pacific region for Tim Hortons, including a growing presence in China where there are over four 400 Tim Hortons restaurants.

"India is one of the world's fastest growing markets for coffee and tea retail chains and Tims is thrilled to be opening there soon," David Shear, president of RBI International, the parent company of Tim Hortons, said in the release. "We're committed to serving India the premium quality coffee and delicious foods that Tim's fans in Canada and around the world love. This launch in India is another critical step in our continuing international expansion plans."

Tim Hortons is owned by Restaurant Brands International, parent company to Burger King, Popeyes and Firehouse Subs. The brand can be found in the United States, Mexico, Spain, the United Kingdom, across the Middle East, Thailand and the Philippines.