Tim Hortons lashes out at 'rogue' franchisees as employees lose even more perks
Some employees told they get no more free coffee and have to pay for their uniforms
Aaron Saltzman · CBC News · 3 hours ago
Tim Hortons' corporate parent is blaming 'rogue franchisees' for a backlash against the chain in the wake of minimum wage hikes. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)
Restaurant Brands International, the multinational fast food giant that owns Tim Hortons, has snapped back at what it calls a "rogue group" of franchise owners.
The company's statement came as more employees at more locations revealed they're losing perks in cuts by owners who blame Ontario's minimum wage hike.
RBI said Friday: "There are several things that make the Tim Hortons brand truly unique, like our connection to our communities and the great relationship our restaurant owners and their team members have with our guests.
"It saddens all of us to see that jeopardized by the recent news stories and comments on social media, caused by the actions of a reckless few."
It is the most strongly worded response from the Tim Hortons corporate parent since
news broke that franchisees were cutting employees' paid breaks, benefits and other perks in response to Ontario's minimum wage hike, which rose $2.40 per hour to $14 per hour on Jan. 1.