Tim Hortons to open first Manchester city centre store - with giveaways on opening date

Canadian coffee giant Tim Hortons will open its first Manchester city centre diner later this month with the promise of a huge giveaway to the first customers. The new Tim Hortons will be based on Market Street right at the heart of Manchester's main shopping hub.

It will become the eighth Tim Hortons restaurant in Greater Manchester, but the first time they've ventured into the heart of the city centre. Other GM stores include in Stockport, Salford and Bury while plans are afoot to open one in Oldham too.

The brand has become famous for its range of coffees, freshly-baked donuts and breakfast offering. And bosses say there are special plans afoot to reward the first in the queue when it officially opens on Monday, May 30 from 7am.

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Located in a huge corner unit of the Manchester Arndale Centre entered off Market Street, the first customer in the queue will be awarded with free drinks for a whole year, a prize which bosses say will be worth a staggering £3,100. The brand will also give away a free breakfast meal to its first 100 customers on the opening day.

Tim Hortons will also run a series of giveaways including free drinks and donuts for those who activate their Tim Hortons digital wallet. Guests will simply need to scan the QR code found at the restaurant or via their mobile to activate the rewards wallet.

Famed for its Canadian charm, the new restaurant will be open from 6am till midnight, seven days a week at the new Market Street location. The menu will feature best-selling items, including Timbits, Iced Capps, Freshly Baked Donuts and Tim's Crispy Chicken Sandwich.

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