At a Glance
About Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons is a food service franchise available to qualified franchisees. Brands in quick-service and casual dining attract owners looking for an established system, recognized branding, and a documented path to opening.
Opening a Tim Hortons franchise calls for an estimated total investment of $988,000–$3,312,500. That figure includes an initial franchise fee of $50,000, along with costs such as equipment, buildout, signage, initial inventory, and working capital.
Tim Hortons includes a financial performance representation (Item 19) in its current FDD, meaning the franchisor discloses figures on unit-level sales or earnings. Reviewing Item 19 alongside validation calls with existing franchisees is the best way to gauge realistic performance.
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Financial Performance (Item 19)
For 2025, the average monthly Gross Sales among 585 reporting franchised Standard Shops was $107,845 (median $103,122), ranging from $10,526 to $438,320, with 46% of shops meeting or exceeding the average. Average Cost of Goods Sold was 29% of Gross Sales and average Labor expense was 30% of Gross Sales (based on 510 shops), though these figures exclude royalties and other operating expenses needed to determine actual profitability. A same-shop sales comparison showed 2.0% average growth (2.1% median) from 2024 to 2025 across 579 shops, with 51% exceeding the average growth rate.
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