Tim Hortons UK & Ireland has recorded like-for-like (LFL) revenue growth for the fifth consecutive quarter.
The master franchisee for the Canadian coffee and quick-service restaurant brand, which currently operates 69 stores across the UK, reported a 9% uptick in LFL sales over the 10 weeks to 5 March 2026.
Momentum was carried into the new year following a strong performance during 2025, when it grew LFL revenue by 8.9% to reach £105m – trading over Christmas was particularly good, with LFL sales up 10%. Top-line growth was driven by 4.8% more LFL transactions and a 4.1% improvement in average ticket value.
Transactions growth was delivered consistently across all channels – in-store kiosk / front counter, drive-thru, and delivery – with in-store being the main contributor, whilst the delivery channel grew the fastest (from a comparatively lower base).
Against a backdrop of high inflation, weak customer sentiment and management’s decision not to increase prices, Tim Hortons UK&I recorded a £7.3m loss in underlying EBITDA during 2024. The positive sales trend in 2025 saw underlying EBITDA improve to a £3.3m loss.
The master franchisee expressed a belief that there is a clear gap in the UK’s branded coffee shop market segment – worth an estimated £6bn – where players often lack the breadth and quality of freshly prepared food. Outside the coffee shop universe, QSR and food-to-go operators lack high quality beverage range and store experience, it added, with both cohorts also challenged in delivering this combination at compelling value-for-money.
Tim Hortons UK&I is well positioned to capture this gap, stated the company, highlighting its value proposition and combination of high-quality coffee and coffee-adjacent beverages (such as its Iced Capp and the French Vanilla) paired with doughnuts and signature Timbits, made fresh in store every day. It also has made-to-order food including wraps, muffins, bagels, burgers, toastie melts, which are served across all dayparts including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacking, and treats.
Tim Hortons UK&I recently agreed an extension of its Master Franchise Development Agreement with global brand owner Restaurant Brands International until 2045. In addition, the franchisee has issued £26.7m of equity to help fund the business and create a strong foundation for future growth plans of the brand in the UK and Ireland markets.
“Deep work was completed in 2024 and 2025 to triangulate core brand positioning, gap in market and the brand’s right to win in a very competitive coffee shop segment in the UK,” commented Deepinder Batth, CEO of Tim Hortons UK&I.
“This agreement is an important milestone as we continue to scale Tim Hortons brand in the UK market. Both shareholders have shown deep commitment to the opportunity and are fully aligned on the long-term potential of the brand in the market,” he added.
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