Canadian Forces members in Afghanistan will have to give up their beloved double-doubles, as Tim Hortons announced Thursday that it would be closing up its location in Kandahar.
The coffee shop, located inside the Canadian Forces operational base in the provincial capital, will wind down business by the end of the month, the company said Thursday.
Since opening the far-flung location on Canada Day in 2006, Tims has been a hit with troops and military personnel from both Canada and other nations.
"It has been an absolute privilege and honour for Tim Hortons to be associated with the military and bring a little taste of home to the brave Canadian soldiers serving overseas," said Paul House, the company's president and CEO.
During its run, Tims workers served around four million cups of coffee, three million donuts and about half a million iced coffees.
More than 230 people went to work at the base outlet, the company said.
Canadian Forces Personnel and Family Support Services operated the shop, with proceeds going to programs for military families.
Canada's combat mission wrapped up in July after almost a decade in Afghanistan. Some troops have remained in the country to train Afghan soldiers.
Over the five-and-a-half-year run, Tim Hortons did not charge the usual franchising fees and operating costs.
With a report from The Canadian Press
