The push by the new owners of Tim Hortons to cut costs has revealed a plan to get rid of china mugs and plates at certain outlets. The information is written about by Globe and Mail retailing maven Marina Strauss in an article today. Other evidence of Tims new tightening of the ship is seen in the form of temporary foreign workers in B.C. (and possibly elsewhere). Some may suspect that the new snug location at Bayview Ave and Eglinton Ave. E. was chosen for the smaller square footage than that of the building in the Metro parking lot which was built for Tim Hortons, but deserted by the firm before it took possession. The coffee chain has also posted notices says Strauss which thank “valued guests” for “joining our efforts to reduce water usage and improve our recycling program.” As this happens Tim Hortons spokeswoman Michelle Robichaud assured the Globe and Mail that it was not considering removing china from its outlets chain-wide. The pilot plan is primarily at “non-traditional” sites where in-restaurant dining is less common, she said. (Non-traditional locations include universities and hospitals). Tim Horton was acquired last year by 3G Capital Partners LP of Brazil,
