Tim Hortons Extends UK Franchise – The UK and Ireland operator of Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons has secured £26.7 million in new funding and agreed a long-term extension to its master franchise agreement, strengthening plans for further expansion across the region.
Tim Hortons UK & Ireland and an affiliate of Restaurant Brands International (RBI), the global owner of the Tim Hortons brand, have agreed to extend the master franchise development agreement until 2045.
The agreement reinforces the long-term commitment between the brand owner and its regional franchise partner as the business prepares for its next stage of growth in the UK and Irish markets.
£26.7m Investment to Support Expansion
Alongside the franchise extension, Tim Hortons UK & Ireland has issued £26.7 million in new equity funding to strengthen the company’s balance sheet and support its expansion strategy.
The investment is intended to accelerate store development and provide a stronger financial platform as the business grows its footprint across the UK and Ireland.
Strong Sales Momentum in 2025
The new agreement follows a year of solid trading performance for the brand.
System sales increased to £105 million in 2025, compared with £99 million in 2024, while like-for-like sales rose 9 per cent across the estate during the same period.
The company also reported strong seasonal trading, with like-for-like sales up 10 per cent year-on-year during the Christmas period.
Growing UK Store Network
Tim Hortons UK & Ireland currently operates 69 locations across the UK, with further expansion planned as the company seeks to build on its strongest performing outlets.
Future development is expected to focus on replicating the operational characteristics of the brand’s most successful restaurants as it continues to scale its presence in the competitive UK coffee shop market.
Leadership Commentary
Deepinder Batth said the new agreement marks a key milestone in the brand’s long-term growth strategy.
“Significant work was completed in 2024 and 2025 to refine our brand positioning, identify the gap in the market and confirm Tim Hortons’ right to win in a highly competitive UK coffee shop sector,” he said.
“This agreement represents an important milestone as we continue to scale the Tim Hortons brand across the UK. Both shareholders have demonstrated strong commitment to the opportunity and are aligned on the long-term potential of the brand.”
Batth added that the new investment will enable the company to accelerate its expansion plans following the momentum achieved in 2025.
“This agreement demonstrates the shared vision and commitment between RBI and our team as we work together to build a successful business in the UK and Ireland.”
Long-Term Franchise Growth Strategy
Tim Hortons first entered the UK market in 2017 and has steadily expanded through a master franchise model, allowing regional operators to develop and manage the brand across defined territories.
With the extended agreement now secured through 2045, the company is expected to continue targeting high-traffic retail locations and drive-thru formats as it competes with established coffee chains in the UK market.
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