# @michael-girdley on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=RQqBtg8lRh4
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67494330-michael-girdley-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/63fee16237.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-07T11:00:08.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Michael Girdley (@michael-girdley) — https://gondola.cc/michael-girdley

## Caption

In 1995, Wendy's acquired Tim Hortons for $450 million and ended up owning one of the most profitable restaurant brands in North America. By the mid-2000s, Tim Hortons was generating a disproportionate share of Wendy's profits, attracting the attention of activist investors. Those investors pushed Wendy's to spin off the coffee chain, unlocking short-term value but separating the company from its strongest asset. Years later, Tim Hortons would be sold for more than $11 billion, making the decision one of the most debated moves in restaurant history.

Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/Fh20aiNwrbY

#wendys #timhortons #restaurants #investing #business

## Stats

- **Views:** 150,721
- **Likes:** 3,116
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- **Comments:** 169

## Tags

wendys, timhortons, business, restaurants, investing

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