Co-branded restaurants continue to expand inside select Tim Hortons across Canada

OAKVILLE, ON - May 16, 2011 - Just in time for summer, Cold Stone Creamery opened the doors to its 100th location in Canada at 147 St-Peter Road in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. A unique relationship between Tim Hortons and Cold Stone Creamery brings the premium, fresh ice cream to Canadians through a select but fast-growing number of Tim Hortons restaurants. For the nearest location, visit: timhortons.com/coldstone.

"Ice cream weather is just around the corner and we are thrilled to offer PEI a taste of the ultimate ice cream experience," said Danny Murphy, Tim Hortons and Cold Stone Creamery restaurant owner. "Our newest Cold Stone location will allow more people to try what other Canadians have already discovered - delicious, premium quality ice cream."

The 100th Cold Stone location is the second one on Prince Edward Island and is part of a newly rebuilt 4,600 square-foot Tim Hortons restaurant that first opened more than 20 years ago.

The co-branded restaurants have reached 100 locations since the initial opening in 2009, less than two years ago.

Cold Stone Creamery's premium ice cream is made fresh in every restaurant.  To experience Cold Stone, guests simply choose their cone or cup size - Like ItTM, Love ItTM, Gotta Have ItTM - ice cream or sorbet and any number of countless mix-ins such as fruit, nuts, candies and other toppings. A team member mixes the selections with spades on a chilled granite stone, and the Creation is presented to the guest as The Ultimate Ice Cream Experience®. Guests can also enjoy Cold Stone Creamery's take-home treats such as ice cream cookie sandwiches, cupcakes, pies and cakes.

Tim Hortons Inc. Overview

Tim Hortons is the fourth largest publicly-traded quick service 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 April 3rd, 2011, Tim Hortons had 3,782 systemwide restaurants, including 3,169 in Canada and 613 in the United States. More information about the Company is available at www.timhortons.com

For further information or to arrange an interview, please contact:

Media: 

Alexandra Cygal, Tim Hortons, 905-339-5960, cygal_alexandra@timhortons.com

Sara O'Reilly, MSL Canada, 416-847-1334, sara.oreilly@mslgroup.com

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