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Tim Hortons FDD Analysis · 2026

Tim Hortons Franchise Cost (2026 FDD)

Inside the Tim Hortons franchise disclosure

You searched the right thing. The FDD is the document that spells out what a Tim Hortons franchise is really about — what you're committing to, and what they're committing to you. Here's a sampling of what their 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document reveals:

Investment to open
$427K–$3.4M
System size
693669 franchised
Financial perf. (Item 19)
Included
Year
2026analyzed Apr 11

§What changed — in 2025, Tim Hortons opened 43 new locations and closed 2. (Item 20.)

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01 · From the filing

Here's what their franchise disclosure tells you

Six of the items Tim Hortons' 2026 FDD has to answer, drawn straight from the filing. The rest of the document — and the figures behind these — open in the Workspace. See what that looks like →

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Item 7
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Estimated Initial Investment

The full cost to open, low to high, including working capital.
$427,500–$3,312,500
Item 7 · Standard Shop.
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Item 19
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Financial Performance

Reports average and median gross sales, the distribution of locations across sales bands, the share of locations at or above the average, and expense and cost averages.
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Item 20
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Outlets & Franchisees

Outlet counts, openings and closures, turnover.
693 locations
In 2025, opened 43 new locations and closed 2.
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Item 6
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Other Fees

The recurring fees — royalty, brand fund, and the rest.
6% royalty · 4% brand fund
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Item 5
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Initial Fees

The upfront fees due before opening.
$50,000 franchise fee
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Item 12
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Territory

Does not give you a protected area of your own.
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Tim Hortons' $427K–$3.4M sits against a median of $627,000 across the 37 coffee & cafe franchises on file that disclose an investment range.

02 · Read it with Clara

Open Tim Hortons' FDD in the Clearly Workspace — with Clara beside you.

Tim Hortons' franchise agreement is a 20-year commitment — and the FDD spells out exactly what you're signing up for. You cannot change the FDD, and that's not the point. The point is to walk into your attorney conversation already knowing the document, so you ask the questions that matter most to you.

Clara is an expert FDD assistant. Ask her anything about Tim Hortons' filing and she answers from the document itself, with the item and page she read it in — so you can check her.

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  • What does it actually cost to open?
  • What fees come after the franchise fee?
  • How do their locations perform?
  • Do I get a protected territory?
  • What happens if I want out?

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03 · Common questions

Common questions

How much does it cost to open a Tim Hortons franchise?

Tim Hortons' 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $427,500 to $3,312,500 including the $50,000 franchise fee. (Item 7.)

What are the ongoing fees for a Tim Hortons franchise?

Tim Hortons reports a royalty of 6%, plus a 4% brand-fund contribution; the rest of the recurring fees are itemized in Item 6 of the 2026 FDD.

Does Tim Hortons share how its franchises perform financially?

Yes — Tim Hortons' 2026 FDD reports average and median gross sales, the distribution of locations across sales bands, the share of locations at or above the average, and expense and cost averages. The figures themselves are in your Clearly Workspace.

How many Tim Hortons locations are there?

Tim Hortons' 2026 FDD reports 693 locations — 669 franchised and 24 company-owned (Item 20).

Drawn from Tim Hortons' 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document · last updated April 11, 2026.

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