Ron Joyce

Ron Joyce was Tim Horton's partner and first franchisee for his Canadian donut chain, Tim Hortons.

Related Topics:
Tim Horton - Tim Hortons

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From Nova Scotia, Joyce was a Hamilton, Ontario policeman who knew Horton from frequenting his donut shop while on foot patrol. Joyce already had a Dairy Queen franchise elsewhere in the city at the time. Over the clause of the one-page franchise agreement requiring rent in advance, Joyce wrote "You must be kidding!"

Related Topics:
Nova Scotia - Hamilton - Ontario - Dairy Queen

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Upon selling this private company to Wendy's International in exchange for stock, Joyce became its largest single shareholder, even larger than Dave Thomas, the founder.

Related Topics:
Wendy's International - Dave Thomas

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Now retired, he devotes time to numerous charities including the Tim Horton's Children's Foundation that sends thousands of poor kids to camp each year.

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