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General ready to take Tim Hortons boss to Afghanistan for coffee




OTTAWA (CP) - The country's top soldier is prepared to personally escort the boss of Tim Hortons to visit Canadian troops in Afghanistan if it will help get a Tim's running over there.

Gen. Rick Hillier says his soldiers in Kandahar keep pestering him about when they might see one of the iconic coffee shops open.

Soldiers' fondness for the chain's coffee and pastries is legendary.

American troops in Afghanistan have access to fast food from Pizza Hut and Burger King, but the Canadians can't get fresh Timbits.

Hillier says it would be a big morale-booster to have a coffee shop in Kandahar.

"I invite the CEO of Tim Hortons to come with me to Afghanistan and see the powerful implications that would come from that."

The company said in a statement that it's working with the Forces on having its products available in Afghanistan.

"We are excited about the possibility, and have a great relationship with the Forces," the statement said.

"We understand how our service personnel feel about their Tim's and we, with the Canadian Forces, are seeing what we can do to bring a little taste of home to those serving overseas."
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I wonder how much per hour that shop would pay. The commute for authentic staff would be hell. 16 hour flight, 8 hour shift, 16 hour flight... ugh.
 
unclehobart said:
I wonder how much per hour that shop would pay. The commute for authentic staff would be hell. 16 hour flight, 8 hour shift, 16 hour flight... ugh.
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I'm sure there are guys in the military who worked at Tim's through out highschool...they could keep it going :)
 
Its just a beachead. MTV, Blockbuster, and Victorias Secret will spell victory. Once you have them by the consumerist wallet, their balls will follow.
 
Tims is a double drug. The caffeine, and the coffee itself. This double negative entirely negates the issue, making it harmless and safe.

*is enjoying one right now*
 
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