Tim Hortons is a Canadian multinational fast-food restaurant chain, primarily known for its coffee and donuts. It's one of the largest restaurant chains in North America, particularly in Canada, where it's considered an iconic heritage brand. Gerry Lawlor has owned this location since 1988 in Tottenham, ON.

THE CHALLENGE

The Tottenham remodel came with one of the broadest scopes in the Rapid Reimage program, covering the back of house, interior, and exterior, all while minimizing downtime. To keep the restaurant operating, the project was strategically phased, completing the drive-thru before moving to the dine-in area. Tight scheduling and a few trades that couldn’t keep pace with the timeline added pressure, but Archmill worked proactively to realign the plan, coordinating weekends, nights, and off-hours to stay on track.

By removing unnecessary buffer time, leveraging our in-house millwork team, and re-engaging trades with clear expectations, we delivered a complex, multi-phase build with transparency and precision. Even with typical site challenges and unforeseen conditions, the project remained on schedule, and we found opportunities for efficiency, including reusing brickwork from other Tim Hortons locations to preserve character and reduce waste.