World News posted Dec 15, 2017 @ 08:45am by Josh Duncan

PHOTOS: Spain just opened its first Tim Hortons

Tim Hortons continued its global expansion on Friday.

The first-ever branch of the originally Canadian coffee chain opened up in Plaza Santo Domingo, Madrid.

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Alejandro Sanchez was the first guest after lining up 17 hours before the store opened, but his commitment earned him a year's worth of free coffee.

He wasn’t the only one to win prizes on opening day, as the first 100 guests received free breakfast and the chance to win a trip for two to Canada.

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Despite the chilly December weather, the most popular beverage of the day was Tim Hortons signature Iced Capp, while Timbits were unsurprisingly the most popular treat.

The three-storey restaurant spans nearly 300 square metres and serves more than just the classic Tim Hortons menu.

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It also offers some Spain-specific menu items like freshly-pressed orange juice, tostada with tomato and ham gran reserve and even dulce de leche-filled donuts.

There are now more than 4,600 Tim Hortons around the world including locations in Canada, the U.S., Middle East, Philippines, Great Britain, Mexico — and now Spain.

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