Tim Hortons continues UK expansion with first dark kitchen

Tim Hortons has announced the opening of its first dark kitchen in London to help “facilitate demand for its renowned offering in the capital”.

The brand’s delivery-only kitchen, located in Kentish Town, will allow those within two square miles of the kitchen to access its products via platforms including UberEats, Just Eat and Deliveroo.

It comes amid a UK expansion by the Canadian brand, who this week revealed it will be opening its largest drive-thru restaurant in the UK on 29 August at Trafford Park, Manchester. It opened its first drive thru in London earlier this year.

Kevin Hydes, chief commercial officer of Tim Hortons franchise in the UK, said: “Opening our first site in London was a huge milestone for Tim Hortons, as we entered a brand-new territory, but to our delight, the opening was a huge success and demand in Park Royal is still phenomenal.

“This highlighted the demand for our offering within the Capital, with North London being an area of interest. This dark kitchen delivery format allows us to trial a new concept, focusing on a fast delivery service throughout the day and we are excited by the potential it offers.”