Tim Hortons To Boost UAE Footprint Through Union Coop Partnership
Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons has joined forces with Dubai-based Union Coop to launch stores within the retail group's shopping centres. Tim Hortons Middle East CEO Hesham Almekkawi announced on LinkedIn that the coffee chain plans to open outlets in eight shopping centres this year. The expansion will continue across Union Coop's 27-site estate by 2025.
In a press release, Tim Hortons Middle East highlighted the UAE as a crucial market for its growth in the region. The country also serves as a hub for cultural exchange. Currently, Tim Hortons operates 86 outlets in the UAE.
"We are thrilled to partner with Union Coop in this exciting venture. Our shared values and commitment to the community make this collaboration a natural fit. We look forward to bringing the unique Tim Hortons experience to even more customers through Union Coop's extensive network," Almekkawi said.
Global Presence and Regional Licensing
Founded in Ontario in 1964, Tim Hortons now boasts over 5,800 outlets across 18 markets worldwide.
The coffee chain made its entry into the Middle East in 2011 with a store in Dubai. It is licensed in the region by AG Café – a joint venture between UAE-based retail conglomerate Apparel Group and investment company Gateway Partners.
The Dubai-based franchisee currently manages 300 stores across several countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.
This partnership aims to leverage Union Coop's extensive network to enhance Tim Hortons' presence and reach more customers within the UAE.
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