Saturday, June 11, 2011

Canada's Coffee & Doughnut Shop in Afganistan

Tim Horton's is a national Canadian chain of franchise coffee shops (pre Starbucks era), established by NHL hockey player Tim Horton in 1964 and affectionately referred to across Canada as "Timmies."

Here is a wonderful story of corporate generosity, military moral and feel goodiness. Kudos to all involved.

Bravo "Timmies"

Our franchise does make money, although it doesn't show a profit, Culligan said. All revenues go toward the morale and welfare of the troops for things such as Christmas parties and family gatherings. One-third of that is spent on the troops here, one-third to whichever base in Canada is supplying the bulk of the troops for a rotation, and one-third to the other bases at home.

2 comments:

  1. What a wonderful story. Thanks for posting it Fay! I needed a bright ray of sunshine this morning. :)

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  2. I love, love, LOVE Tim Hortons.

    Now how many companies would do something like this, making zero profit? I think I can count them on part of one hand.

    Our first big argument was at a Tim Hortons (well, not INSIDE, we were in the parking lot). I have no clue what it was about, probably sprinkles versus cream-filled, lol!

    Yes, it was a nice story to read this morning, thanks, Fay. We're on our way to my niece's graduation party, I believe she skipped the actual graduation but is having family members over for cupcakes. What can I say, she is a unique butterfly.

    *sigh*

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