Tim Hortons is one of the fastest growing franchises in North America with approximately 720 restaurants in the United States and more than 4,000 restaurants systemwide through its affiliated Canadian entities. Operating in the quick-service segment of the restaurant industry, Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee and baked goods. Tim Hortons is one of the largest publicly-traded restaurant chains in North America based on market-capitalization and sells more than 2 billion cups of its always fresh premium blend coffee annually.