Tender Retail is pleased to announce a partnership with TDL Group (Tim Hortons), the fourth largest publicly-traded quick service restaurant chain in North America based on market capitalization, and the largest in Canada. Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, flavored cappuccinos, specialty teas, home-style soups, fresh sandwiches and fresh baked goods. As of March 30, 2008, Tim Hortons had 3,238 system-wide restaurants, including 2,839 in Canada and 399 in the United States.

Utilizing Tender Retail's Merchant Connect suite of electronic payment middleware, Tim Hortons customers in Canada and the US will benefit with a variety of integrated payment options, including the popular Tim Card, all with a 2 – 3 second per transaction turnaround.

The integration of Tender Retail's Merchant Connect allows Tim Hortons to be at the forefront in preparing for the pending introduction of EMV (chip) technology by card providers. Scheduled to roll out over the next few years, the new technology will significantly alter card payment processes at POS stations. In keeping with its history as the industry leader, Tender Retail's Merchant Connect suite of solutions has already been adapted to effectively manage this upcoming conversion, allowing Tim Hortons and other partners to take full advantage of these new payment methods.

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Tender Retail - Sachi Morris

P: 416-498-1200 X. 234

E: sachim@tender-retail.com