Some troops may have a craving for a taste of home, but others won't rest until
they really bring their favorites out to the base. Canadian troops deployed to Afghanistan are
asking the iconic Canadian coffee and donut chain, Tim Hortons, to set up shop
in the massive Kandahar Air Base. The soldiers maintain that because the US troops currently at the base are enjoying
Burger King and Subway franchises, that Tim Hortons should do the same, as it just "wouldn't be a Canadian base
without a Tim Hortons."
In the past, the company has refused requests to set up a full store, stating that their strict quality controls could not be monitored in a location so far away. The company faithfully participates in programs which provide coffee and "goodie bags" for the soldiers, as well as having set up shop on military bases across Canada. A company spokesperson says that they will consider sending a smaller coffee cart or trailer to represent the brand on the base.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
1-29-2006 @ 4:26PM
rainey said...
Love them Tim Bits! Gotta have the little dutchies!
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1-29-2006 @ 5:35PM
sara jane said...
Hello slashfoodies! Long time reader, first time commenter…
I normally do not like to boast of my brand name allegiance, but when it comes to my favourite coffee chain T-Ho’s I do not hesitate. I hope the troops get their wish of Tim’s, as it is a great shame to be Canadian, and not be able to partake in Tim Horton’s coffee (a Canadian icon of sorts). There must be some study that links the overwhelming presence of Tim Horton’s coffee chains with national unity… ummmm, I think it is time for a coffee run! Holla for the large double double!
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1-29-2006 @ 6:26PM
Jamie said...
I'm not even Canadian and I can understand their cravings. Three words: Sour Cream Glazed.
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