Canada does not feature prominently in the global business success stories, but this does not translate to mean that the country does not produce entrepreneurs with zeal. Most of the business success in Canada gets overshadowed by the success from their southern Neighbors, the United States, which has dominated the North American business scene for decades. It’s no doubt that the United States has produced some of the most competitive enterprises not only within the region but around the world. Some of the most competitive companies from the United States include the famous coffee maker Starbucks and the technology market leader Apple. Despite the competitive nature of business globally, Canada also doesn’t have a shortage of entrepreneurs, and the country’s entrepreneurial spirit is on a high. There is a crop of upcoming entrepreneurs in Canada, and the list of successful business ventures from Canada that are rising to global stardom is increasing each day. Some of the entrepreneurs tracing roots from Canada deserve to get celebrated and supported to do more in the small way they change the world.
It’s no surprise that Canada has some of the best business minds that have steered companies to global recognition. Some of the Canadian entrepreneurs who have endured and achieved greatness in their operations space include the following.
Tim Hortons
Tim Hortons is a common household name, particularly for coffee lovers across the country. The company was incorporated in early 1964, approximately six decades ago, and they have managed to steer and grow the company to the multinational it is currently. Surprisingly, two former national hockey players started the coffee brewing company named Jim Charade and Tim Horton. It began as a donut shop offering quick service at the small Hamilton shop they had rented.
Currently, Tim Hortons has expanded to approximately 5000 locations globally. The majority of its outlets get located in Canada. Around 3802 outlets and about 807 additional Tim Hortons outlets in the United States. The rest of the outlets are distributed in the United Kingdom, taking about 25 outlets and approximately 29 of the final Tim Hortons outlets.
Across all provinces in Canada, Tim Horton has become synonymous. The company attributes its massive success to its unique marketing approach that has appealed mainly to the masses due to its uniqueness. The company chief Executive Officer usually surprises their customers with a blue color worker and serves their customers a cup of coffee. Such marketing gimmicks typically appeal to their clients.
