Headquarters picks the point of sale
The filing makes headquarters the decision point for a POS, not the owners.
Item 8 · 2026 filingFrom the filings · Quick service restaurant
Tim Hortons franchise
8 locations. Headquarters picks the POS.
Total investment
$696K to $1.91M
Item 7
Locations
8
Item 20
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Fees and terms
What a franchisee signs up for
Initial fee
$20K
Item 5 · per location
Ad fund
2.5%
Item 6 · percentage component
Franchised
100%
Item 20 · 8 of 8
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What decides a sale into Tim Hortons
Suppliers come from an approved list
Owners buy from approved suppliers, and a new supplier needs headquarters' approval first.
Item 8 · 2026 filingMostly single-location owners
About 1 in 5 owners runs more than one location.
Item 20 · 2026 filingThe account brief
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- The system the filing namesWhich are required and which are only mentioned, with the clause text
- Who decides at headquartersThe technology, operations and finance leads, by role and name
- The owner map191 owners by state, and the 38 who run several locations
- 17 requirements the filing setsEach with the franchisor's own sentence
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Answered from the filing
Tim Hortons franchise questions
How much does a Tim Hortons franchise cost?
The 2026 FDD puts the total investment at $695,500 to $1,914,400, including a $20,000 initial fee.
How many Tim Hortons locations are there?
The 2026 FDD lists 8 locations, 8 of them franchised and 0 run by the company.
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Primary franchise filings · updated September 2026. Read the original filing for definitions, conditions, and qualifications.