The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Linux) have an ieee754.h header with unions ieee754float and ieee754double that define (endian safe) bitfields for reading the exponent, mantissa, sign-bit (negative), not-a-number bit etc. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". Just something I thought you might find interesting: some systems (esp. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. Overall, enjoyed the first half, and could have skipped the second.Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. The struggle to gain market share in the US, QSR's changing their interiors to attract customers, the Obesogenic environment, how Tim's became a Canadian political chess piece between the Conservatives and Liberals, The MacDonald's attack on the coffee industry along with Keurig and the single cup options. The attempt and failure to expand in the US (especially Manhattan). It read as a timeline of events without much clear purpose. The second half of the book was not that interesting for me. Including the franchise/franchisee operations and the parbake system that went through quite a legal battle. The first half of the book was so interesting as Timandjim grew to the corporate machine that Tim's is today. It is unfortunate that the legal battle brought publicly all the personal issues that Tim had drug/alcohol, and his death is such an inappropriate end to the life of a great man.ĭid not know that location #0 was in Hamilton and targeted the steel workers on their shifts. The long relationship with Ron Joyce and the legal battle after the death of Tim between Ron and Tim's widow, Lori.
The early beginnings with Jim Charade and Ron Joyce. Tim was constantly "hustling" to keep side businesses on the go. The 1960's were nothing like the million dollar grossing players that are in the NHL today. Also learned how difficult it was to live a life after hockey. Of course I knew that he played many years in the NHL but not at the elite player that he was. Firstly, did not know he was such a talented player. Learnt a lot about Tim Horton as a person/hockey player.
Picked it up at the library, wanting to now how the Coffee chain got it's famous start. Double Double also examines the many challenges Tim Hortons is facing in maintaining its status as one of Canada’ s most respected consumer brands in an increasingly competitive business. Tim Hortons Original Blend Coffee (100 Arabica Coffee), White Sugar, 18. A fascinating business story, Double Double also reveals how the franchising operation works, how the company has become an important element of Canadian politics, the American expansion of the chain and why Canadians are so dedicated to its menu. For many Tim’ s lovers, this chain has established an undying connection to what it means to be Canadian.ĭouble Double is the first book to look at the company from a wide angle, from the life of co-founder, Tim Horton, to the growth of the business under the steady hand of his friend and partner, Ron Joyce, after Horton’ s death, to the company’ s merger with the American fast-food chain Wendy’ s and its eventual repatriation to Canada. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category 'Functional'. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category 'Analytics'. They have not only become meeting places for regular Canadians, but also a must-visit for our campaigning politicians. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. These pubs without alcohol, as they’ ve been termed, dot street corners and highway rest stops nationwide. The chain known foremost for its coffee has become a Canadian icon, ranking with hockey among the country’ s cultural touchstones. Everywhere we look, we see a Tim Hortons restaurant.
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