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Tim Hortons Targets Stronger Canadian Growth With New Stores, Beverages and Loyalty

Lee Rivett -
Tim Hortons is opening 80 Canadian restaurants while expanding cold beverages and loyalty initiatives after same-store sales growth slowed to 0.1%.

Second Cup Appoints Joe Walker as CEO to Lead International Franchise Growth

Craig Patterson -
Canadian-founded Second Cup has named Joe Walker CEO of its international franchise business as the company looks to expand its global footprint, with the Middle East serving as a strategic growth hub.

Kicking Horse Coffee launches Cool Mule cold brew blend as Canadian brand targets new growth

Mario Toneguzzi -
Cold coffee is one of the fastest-growing segments in Canadian coffee.

Dunkin’ Return to Canada Signals New Coffee War

Sylvain Charlebois -
Dunkin’ is returning to Canada under Foodtastic, reigniting competition in a coffee market long dominated by Tim Hortons and increasingly shaped by shifting consumer habits.

Starbucks reaches milestone of 100 million coffee trees donated to farmers to support the future of coffee

Mario Toneguzzi -
Beginning in 2017, Starbucks began donating trees to farmers in El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico.

Good Earth Coffeehouse reopens in Calgary’s Glenmore Landing following renovation

Mario Toneguzzi -
Good Earth Coffeehouse is a network of coffeehouses with over 50 locations across Canada.

Second Cup Café opening first location in Vaughan

Mario Toneguzzi -
The new café offers a drive-thru for added convenience, updated exterior signage, and expanded seating for guests who want to gather, work, or relax.

Second Cup Expands with New Calgary Location

Retail Insider -
Second Cup opens a new Trinity Hills café in Calgary as the Canadian coffee brand continues expanding its national footprint.

Sweet Bella Chocolates and Phil & Sebastian Coffee announce new partnership

Mario Toneguzzi -
Sweet Bella’s handcrafted chocolates will be available at select Phil & Sebastian Coffee locations across Calgary.

First-of-its-kind Tim Hortons pop-up merch store opens at CF Toronto Eaton Centre

Mario Toneguzzi -
The concept is an extension of Tim Hortons online store which launched in 2023.

Good Earth to expand into former Starbucks locations

Mario Toneguzzi -
Good Earth Coffeehouse plans to acquire former Starbucks sites in Canada, aiming to grow its community-focused café network in key urban markets.

Artigiano opens at Phibbs Exchange in Vancouver with Express Cafe for commuters (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
Phibbs Exchange is Artigiano’s 22nd location.

 Lavazza boosts its presence in Canada 

Mario Toneguzzi -
Lavazza VP Daniele Foti discusses strong growth and evolving coffee trends in Canada and the U.S.

Rising Coffee Prices Brew New Realities for Canadian Consumers

Sylvain Charlebois -
Canadians face higher coffee prices as Tim Hortons and others adjust costs amid global supply pressures and climate impacts.

Nespresso unveils regenerative coffee with new certification

Mario Toneguzzi -
Nespresso becomes the first to launch Rainforest Alliance Certified Regenerative coffee, hitting shelves in 2026 with beans from Costa Rica and Mexico.

Starbucks to cut 900 non-retail jobs and close stores amid restructuring in Fiscal 2025

Mario Toneguzzi -
Starbucks is planning to eliminate 900 current non-retail partner roles and close many open positions in North America as company-operated locations will decline by about 1% in its Fiscal 2025. In a message posted on the company website, Brian Niccol,...

Tim Hortons unveils vintage cups for National Coffee Day

Mario Toneguzzi -
Tim Hortons celebrates National Coffee Day on Sept. 29 with four vintage cup designs and a special offer for Tims Rewards members.

NEO Coffee Bar celebrates 10-year anniversary

Mario Toneguzzi -
Since opening its first location in 2015, NEO has grown to five locations across Toronto

Coffee, cocktails and community: Ellipsis set to launch in Vancouver (Photos)

Mario Toneguzzi -
 Ellipsis is a dual bar combining coffee, cocktails, and community under one design masterpiece

Why Canadian Coffee Prices Are Unfairly Inflated by Tariffs

Sylvain Charlebois -
Ground coffee prices in Canada are up 19% in 2025, driven by tariffs—not global supply issues—hurting consumers and the $27B coffee industry.

Van Houtte Coffee Services expands in Edmonton with new office and distribution centre

Mario Toneguzzi -
Van Houtte Coffee Services Inc. is Canada's leading commercial coffee services provider.

The Starbucks Foundation strengthens Canadian communities with $1M+ in grants

Mario Toneguzzi -
Established in 1997, The Starbucks Foundation's mission is to strengthen humanity by transforming lives across the world.

Starbucks rallies 14,000 North America coffeehouse leaders to accelerate its ‘Back to Starbucks’ strategy

Mario Toneguzzi -
Starbucks is "refocusing on what has always set us apart."

Square: How Canadians are fueling their days

Mario Toneguzzi -
Square’s data shows Canadians are hitting cafés later than you might think.

Second Cup brewing growth: CEO Peter Mammas shares expansion strategy under Foodtastic ownership

Mario Toneguzzi -
Second Cup currently operates around 200 locations across the country, with plans for rapid expansion.
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