Tim Hortons, Canadian Eh? Tim Hortons is a large coffee and doughnut chain that was once successfully Canadian owned. Today, Tim Hortons still represents itself as a significant part of Canadian culture, even though it has been owned for years by the famous American burger company Wendy's incorporated. It has twice been named as the best-managed brand in Canada because of increasing sales and a clever marketing campaign. The secret to the company's market hold is that it continues to advertise to Canadians a Canadian-owned image. there is no doubt that Tim Horton's advertising strategy is working and that the company continues to be more successful year after year. there are twice as many Tim Hortons in Canada as there are McDonalds. Tim Hortons commands 76% of the Canadian market for baked goods and 62% of Canada's coffee market. To put this on Perspective, the Starbucks chain runs a distant second to Tim Hortons, only commanding 7% of the market in Canada.
A. According to the article, are the following statements true or false?
2. Tim Hortons sells coffee, baked good and burgers. T or F
3. In Canada, Tim Hortons sells more coffee than Starbucks. T or F
4. Tim Hortons represents itself as a Canadian campany. T or F
5. There are more McDonalds than Tim Hortons in Canada. T or F
6. Tim Hortons has received praise for its marketing in Canada. T of F
B. Choose the best answer. 7. read this sentense from the story. what does "commands" mean? Tim Hortons commands 76% of the Canadian market for goods and 62% of Canada's coffee market. a) To order b) To advertise c) To earn d) To compare
8. In reference to this article, which statement best describes Tim Hortons? a) A woman named Wendy owns the company. b) no one knows Tim Hortons secret to marketing. c) There in doubt that Tim Hortons advertising strategy is working. d) Tim Hortons in doing very well in the Canadian market.
9. Read this sentence from the story. What does "chain" mean? Tim Hortons in a large coffee and doughnut chain that was once successfully Canadian owned. a)A group of restaurants that belongs to a single company b) It has twice been named the best managed brand c) Tim Hortons is a significant part of Canadian culture d) Tim Hortons is part of Wendy's McDonald and Starbucks
10. BEFORE Wendy's Incorporated bought Tim Hortons, a) Tim Horton's was not successful. b) it was owned by McDonalds. c) Tim Horton's was Canadian owned. d) Tim Horton's was more successful than it is today.
11. Read this sentence from the story. what does "goods" mean? Tim Hortons commands 76% of the Canadian market for baked goods... a) well b) to sell c) products d) cooking
12. Which company has 7% of the coffee market in Canada today? a) Tim Hortons b) Wendy's c) Starbucks d) McDonald