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The company was founded in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario by Canadian ice hockey player Tim Horton (1930–1974) and Jim Charade (1934–2009), after an initial venture in hamburger restaurants. In 1967, Horton partnered with investor Ron Joyce, who assumed control over operations after Horton died in 1974. Joyce expanded the chain into a multi ...
Feb 21, 2017 · Tim Hortons is a Canadian restaurant chain known for its coffee, doughnuts and connection to Canada’s national identity. Its namesake, Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Tim Horton (1930–74), founded the business with Montreal businessman Jim Charade.
Jan 19, 2020 · Tim Horton had always wanted to have a restaurant. He would meet a man by the name of Jim Charade, a businessman from Montreal, who owned a donut shop two doors down from Horton’s favourite barber. The two men decided to form Timanjim Ltd.
Aug 26, 2014 · In 1962, Jim Charade, an independent businessman who was having trouble with his own fledgling donut shops, met Tim Horton, a Defenseman for the Toronto Maple Leafs who sold cars in the offseason...
Aug 6, 2020 · Enter Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman, Tim Horton and Montreal businessman, Jim Charade. These men came up with a plan to take the Canadian food market by storm and began their journey in April of 1964 with the opening of the first Tim Hortons in Hamilton, Ontario.
Jan 30, 2018 · It was while having his hair trimmed one afternoon in the early 1960s that he was introduced to Dennis Griggs and Jim Charade, owners of the upstart Your Do-Nut Shop next door.
Aug 14, 2020 · Jim Charade selected a former Esso station at Ottawa St. and Dunsmure Rd. in Hamilton for the retooled company's first location.
