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Tim HortonsFranchise Cost 2026

Tim Hortons franchise cost in the US (2026): $148K–$803K investment · $25K franchise fee · 6% royalty — verified from primary sources · data as of Oct 2026

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Tim Hortons runs a focused network whose observed customer response holds above the cohort's broadest players.

Mapped against 8 verified peers sharing its industry and store format — network breadth across, observed customer response up. Qualitative bands, relative to this cohort. Tags show how each network is run.

Brands sharing a band sit side by side — the gap between them is a tie, not a ranking.

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Tim Hortons and peer brands by network-breadth band and customer-response band
Brand	Breadth	Response
Tim Hortonsfranchise-owned	Focused	Middle
Burger Kingfranchise-owned	Broad	Softer
Popeyesfranchise-owned	Growing breadth	Softer
Arby'sfranchise-owned	Growing breadth	Middle

+ 5 more peers in the full cohort · all shown on the map above

How this is built. Positions come from source-verified records in the FRANticc dataset — India's provenance-first franchise data platform. Every figure is traceable to a named source, tiered S1 (brand-official) to S7 (estimated, labelled as such). Network positions use only store counts with a documented source; customer response is the review-count-weighted average of documented Google review samples across Indian states. Brands whose network totals conflict across sources are excluded from the map rather than plotted — FRANticc fails closed on bad data. Not an investment recommendation.

Cohort verified 2026-10-22 · relative to this peer cohort

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Frequently asked · Tim Hortons

What does a Tim Hortons franchise cost in the US?

The total investment for a Tim Hortons franchise for the Standard Shop (New Model) format is $988K–$3.3M. That total includes a $50K franchise fee.

What royalty does Tim Hortons charge?

Tim Hortons charges a 6% royalty. A separate 2.5% marketing fund contribution also applies.

How much space does a Tim Hortons franchise need?

A Tim Hortons outlet needs from 200 sq ft for the Standard Shop (New Model) format.

How many Tim Hortons outlets are there in the US?

Tim Hortons operates 669 outlets in the US.

Who is eligible for a Tim Hortons franchise?

You will need capital of at least $988K, a site of 200+ sq ft, readiness for a hands-on, owner-operator role. Territory: Non-exclusive; no exclusive territory granted; franchisor may establish other franchised/company-owned co-branded shops including across street/same venue; may compete with existing co-branded shops; no options/ROFR for additional shops..

What training and support does Tim Hortons provide?

Tim Hortons provides 5 days of formal training. Supply chain: Approved suppliers with designated primary distributor.

How long is the Tim Hortons franchise agreement?

Agreement terms: Up to 20-year term; no renewal or extension option stated..

How does a Tim Hortons franchisee earn?

A Tim Hortons franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet across its 4 formats (Standard Shop (New Model), Standard Shop inside a Petro Travel Center, Standard Shop (Other), Non-Standard Shop). You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.

How current is Tim Hortons' franchise disclosure?

These figures come from Tim Hortons' Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2025, filed with state regulators.

Is a Tim Hortons franchise SBA-eligible?

Tim Hortons is not listed on the SBA Franchise Directory, so SBA-backed financing may not be available. Confirm with your lender.

How many Tim Hortons units opened and closed recently?

Tim Hortons' FDD Item 20 for fiscal 2025 reports 0 openings and 1 franchised-unit exits: 1 ceased operations for other reasons. Item 20 is the franchisor's own filed count of unit turnover.

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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, Tim Hortons requires a minimum investment of $148K under a 2. Non-Standard Shop (Franchise Agreement) model. Tim Hortons operates 669 outlets across the US. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

Tim Hortons

Tim Hortons is a Food & Beverage brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent — FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

Total stores in the US: 669
Industry: Food & Beverage — Coffee & QSR with Co-Branding
Franchise model: 2. Non-Standard Shop (Franchise Agreement)
Setup CapEx: $148K
Royalty: 6%
Franchise fee: $25K

Tim Hortons Franchise Formats Available in the US

2. Non-Standard Shop (Franchise Agreement) — Investment from $148K
Standard Shop: Within Petro Locations (Franchise Agreement) — Investment from $428K
Standard Shop: Other (Franchise Agreement) — Investment from $913K
1. Standard Shop: New Model (Franchise Agreement) — Investment from $988K, 200+ sqft

Compare Tim Hortons with other franchise opportunities on FRANticc. FRANticc turns each brand's FDD into source-verified investment data — every figure traceable to the franchisor's own filing.

Premium tools available for Tim Hortons: Verified Earnings (FDD Item 19 unit economics), the Capital Ask and Captive-Economy breakdowns, Franchisee Connect (talk to existing Tim Hortons operators), Legal Vault (litigation, directors, financials), and SBA loan-eligibility signals. Visit franticc.com/brands/tim-hortons.html for the full interactive prospectus.