Canadian coffee giant set to open in Big Apple

Janet Whitman, Financial Post

The Naked Cowboy in New York City's Times Square. How will he take his Tim Hortons coffee?Mario Tama/AFP/Getty ImagesThe Naked Cowboy in New York City's Times Square. How will he take his Tim Hortons coffee?

After a 25-year battle to make inroads in the biggest fast-food market in the world, Tim Hortons Inc. is set to open up a new U. S. front in August when it takes its double-doubles into the heart of New York City's coffee wars.

The iconic Canadian coffee-and-doughnut chain plans to have three stores up and running in the Big Apple, including a location in Times Square -- its first foray into Manhattan -- the Financial Post has learned.

More New York City store openings are likely to follow in the coming months if the three test locations are deemed a success against already entrenched rivals including Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts and McDonald's, with its heavily hyped McCafe espresso drinks.

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