Tim Hortons announces grand opening in Blue Springs this June
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The new establishment, which will be the first Tim Hortons in the Kansas City metro, will open at 1900 NW Highway 7 — in the old Backyard Burger restaurant, near Northwest Duncan Road.
'We're so proud to be opening our first restaurant in Kansas City soon, and we wanted to thank the community for the warm welcome we've already received by offering them a free coffee on us every day for a month,' said Tim Hortons U.S. President Katerina Glyptis.
According to the organization, the coffee shop and bakery chain will offer guests at the grand opening 'Free Coffee for a Month' if they download the Tim Hortons app and sign up for the Tims Rewards program.
The free offer will be for one small hot or iced coffee a day for 31 days.
Additionally, at the grand opening, guests will be able to get hot or iced coffee for 99 cents or a 10-pack of Timbits for $1.
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'We're looking forward to serving the community our fresh Original Blend coffee and breakfast foods that are a daily routine for many of our guests, plus our range of innovative cold and hot beverages, craveable baked goods, along with the friendly service, convenience and amazing value we're known for.'
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