TORONTO - Tim Hortons is not saying how many employees will lose their jobs at its headquarters and regional offices in a reorganization of its operations announced Tuesday.
A spokeswoman for the coffee chain said it's "still in the process" of notifying staff members who will be affected by widespread changes to its Oakville, Ont., offices and seven regional offices across the country.
She declined to offer any details.
"We're not in the position to confirm the number of people impacted either leaving the company or with new opportunities," said Alexandra Cygal in an email to The Canadian Press.
Tim Hortons, which was taken over by Burger King Worldwide last year, had about 1,400 employees in jobs outside its restaurants. Staff at the headquarters and regional offices were not protected under a promise by Burger King to maintain current job levels at Tim Hortons franchises across Canada for five years.
The reorganization creates "tremendous opportunities for some of our employees in new roles and promotions," Cygal said.
"We are confident the new organization will be faster, more efficient and better positioned for continued success."
The combination of Burger King and Tim Hortons, together called Restaurant Brands International (TSX:QSR), is part of what leaders at the company have said is a more aggressive expansion of the coffee brand into international markets.
Since the Tim Hortons merger was announced in August, some analysts and franchisees have raised concerns over the reputation of 3G Capital, the Brazilian investment firm that owns roughly 70 per cent of the merged company.
3G Capital is known for stripping the assets of acquired companies to boost profits, laying off thousands of employees at food company Heinz and beer company Anheuser-Busch when it took over their operations.
