Tim Hortons first opened in Ontario in 1964. Since then, the coffee house established by Canadian legendary hockey player Tim Horton had franchises in the United States, Middle East, and (finally) in Southeast Asia. Serving a variety of drinks, doughnuts, bagels, and sandwiches, the coffee house is set to give the Filipinos of the treats that Canadians have been loving now for 53 years now.
Iconic Canadian café and bake shop Tim Hortons on Friday opened its first branch in Southeast Asia, with the help of no less than Miss Universe Canada 2016 Siera Bearchell.
“In Canada, we don’t say ‘Let’s have coffee,’ we say, ‘Let’s have Tims,'” Bearchell explained during the launch.
Her personal favorites from the shop? The signature “Double Double” coffee, which has two creams and two sugars, and sour cream doughnuts.
Pumping up the staff and the press in attendance at the launch was Elias Diaz Sese, President of Tim Hortons. In a brief speech, Sese said that they chose the Philippines as their first branch in Asia because of the Filipinos’ passion for coffee, as well as their commitment to great service—something the brand seeks to provide.
“We look forward to being part of the Manila community, where guests can enjoy our one-of-a-kind coffee and fresh food,” he added.
Bearchell flew back to the country nearly a month after competing in the 65th Miss Universe pageant as a special guest of the launch of Tim Hortons at Uptown Mall, Bonifacio Global City.
Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo and Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano were also present at the event. — Jessica Bartolome/Aya Tantiangco/NB, GMA News
Tim Hortons’ guiding mission is to deliver superior quality products and services for our guests and communities through leadership, innovation, and partnership.
Its Vision is to be the fastest growing global restaurant brand with the BEST PEOPLE proudly serving Canada’s favorite coffee while making a true difference in our communities. The first shop in the Philippines – and Southeast Asia, at that – is set to open on February 28, 2017 4PM, at Uptown Place Mall, 36th Street Corner 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City.