Tim Hortons announces launch of its 'new and improved' hash brown in Canada, says its 35% bigger than previous version; company offering hash brown for free with purchase of any coffee and hot breakfast sandwich through March 2

Nevin Barich

OAKVILLE, Ontario , February 10, 2014 (press release) – Try the new Tim Hortons hash brown for free with the purchase of any coffee and hot breakfast sandwich for a limited time starting February 10

As the saying goes, "the best - and now even bigger - things in life are free." From February 10 to March 2, 2014 , Tim Hortons is offering its new hash brown for free with the purchase of any coffee and hot breakfast sandwich.

Now 35 per cent bigger than the original version, the new Tim Hortons hash brown is crispy and golden on the outside, and delicious, lightly seasoned potato on the inside. Served warm, it's a satisfying, delicious complement to any Tim Hortons breakfast.

" Tim Hortons homestyle hash brown has been on the menu and part of our guests' breakfasts since 2008. But as tastes evolve, so do our menu offerings," says Julie Unsworth , Director Marketing, Breakfast, Tim Hortons Canada . "Our new hash brown is crispy, golden and bigger and we know our guests will love it as a savoury side option to their breakfast sandwich and coffee."

The new Tim Hortons hash brown is available from 5 a.m. to noon as part of a breakfast sandwich combo with a medium coffee for $4.85 or on its own for $1.29 at participating Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada.

Tim Hortons Inc. Overview
Tim Hortons is one of the largest publicly-traded restaurant chains in North America based on market capitalization, and the largest in Canada . Operating in the quick service segment of the restaurant industry, Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, hot and cold specialty drinks (including lattes, cappuccinos and espresso shots), specialty teas and fruit smoothies, fresh baked goods, grilled Panini and classic sandwiches, wraps, soups, prepared foods and other food products. As of September 29, 2013 , Tim Hortons had 4,350 systemwide restaurants, including 3,500 in Canada , 817 in the United States and 33 in the Gulf Cooperation Council. More information about the Company is available at www.timhortons.com.

* All content is copyrighted by Industry Intelligence, or the original respective author or source. You may not recirculate, redistrubte or publish the analysis and presentation included in the service without Industry Intelligence's prior written consent. Please review our terms of use.