Tim Hortons was founded in 1964 in Hamilton, Ontario by Canadian hockey player Tim Horton. In 1967 Horton partnered with investor Ron Joyce, who quickly took over operations and expanded the chain into a multi-million dollar franchise. He also bought out the family interest after Tim Horton's death in a car accident in 1974. As a result of Ron Joyce's aggressive expansion, independent doughnut shops in Canada had been virtually eliminated and Canada's per-capita ratio of doughnut shops surpassed those of all other countries.
I usually end up stopping at this Tim's often as it's along my morning walking route when I'm exploring Toronto and there's decent seating, unlike the one at the exterior of the Eaton Centre. Tim's service model is pretty consistent no matter which one you patronize. You're served quickly (even with a line up), coffee is above average, and the food is consistently fresh and tasty. I usually end up ordering a walnut crunch, frosted cinnamon role, a breakfast sandwich, or a bagel with light cream cheese. I have rarely been disappointed and am usually pleasantly surprised regarding the quality and quantity I get for my Loonie.