DUBLIN, OH - February 22, 2011 - Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Tim Hortons' Roll Up the Rim to Win® is back, with more than 47 million prizes and better odds of winning - one in six - than ever before. 

Roll Up the Rim to Win® is one of the world's largest customer rewards programs. Created in 1986 as a "thank you" to Tim Hortons guests at 246 restaurants in Canada, the unique contest has grown into a global annual event at more than 3,500 restaurants in Canada, the United States and Afghanistan.

The biggest prize in 1986 was a snack pack of Timbits. Since then, Tim Hortons has given away nearly 500 cars and hundreds of millions of coffee and donuts.

For 2011, guests who purchase a medium, large or extra large hot beverage have a chance to instantly win a grand prize of one of 40 2011 Toyota Matrix XRS. Lucky rim rollers also have a chance at 100 Panasonic 3D TV Packages, 1,000 Napoleon Gourmet Grills, 5,000 Raleigh Mountain Bikes, 25,000 $100 Tim Cards and more than 47 million free hot beverage, donut, muffin and cookie prizes.

"We've rewarded our loyal customers with more than 387 million prizes over the past 25 years," said Bill Moir, Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, Tim Hortons. "Roll Up the Rim to Win is not only an important part of Tim Hortons' history, it has become an annual rite of spring. We're excited to provide 16 million more prizes this year and improve the odds of winning to one in six."

In support of military personnel serving in Afghanistan, Roll Up the Rim is also continuing in Kandahar, with chances to win one of five cash prizes of $2,500, 250 Roots leather backpacks, 2,500 special edition hats, and 14,000 food and drink prizes. 

This year, Tim Hortons is also challenging Roll Up fans to pronounce its signature "Rrroll up the Rrrim" moniker and take the Longest RRRolling R Challenge by visiting Facebook.com/TimHortons to record their own rrrolling r's.

The contest runs while cup supplies last. Prizes may be claimed until May 22, 2011. Contest rules, regulations, prizing information and winner counts can be found at participating Tim Hortons locations or at RollUpTheRimToWin.com.
For those looking for additional winning options, visit www.rolluptherimtowin.com for a Roll Up inspired game called RRRoll Up Roulette. Between February 21st and March 20th guests can enter every day for a chance to win one of 25 Tim Cards each worth $25 or one grand prize of free coffee for a year. Guests can also download a RRRoll Up Ringtone for free at www.rolluptherimtowin.com.

For more information or details, please contact:

Sheryl Davey    
High Road Communications    
sheryl.davey@highroad.com     
416.644.2274  

Alexandra Cygal   
Tim Hortons
cygal_alexandra@timhortons.com
905.339.5960 

Tim Hortons Overview

Tim Hortons is the fourth largest publicly-traded restaurant chain in North America based on market capitalization, and the largest in Canada. Operating in the quick service segment of the restaurant industry, Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, flavored cappuccinos, specialty teas, home-style soups, fresh sandwiches, wraps, hot breakfast sandwiches and fresh baked goods, including our trademark donuts. As of November 2010 Tim Hortons had 3,649 systemwide restaurants, including 3,082 in Canada and 567 in the United States. More information about the Company is available at www.timhortons.com.

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