Head to head · Convenience Retail✓ VERIFIED · 2026-07-12
FamilyMart vs Tim Hortons: units, growth & AI adoption
FamilyMart leads on AI adoption (71/100 vs 63/100), while FamilyMart is the larger system by unit count (24,000+ vs 5,800+). Tim Hortons is growing faster year-over-year (+3.1%). Data verified Q3 2026.
| Metric | FamilyMart | Tim Hortons |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | Convenience Retail | QSR / Coffee & Bakery |
| Headquarters | Japan | Canada |
| Units (approx.) | 24,000+ ◂ | 5,800+ |
| Unit growth YoY | +2.8% | +3.1% ◂ |
| AI Adoption Score | 71/100 ◂ | 63/100 |
| Operations AI | 76 ◂ | 60 |
| Marketing AI | 62 | 70 ◂ |
| Training AI | 60 ◂ | 55 |
| Data infrastructure | 78 ◂ | 66 |
| Region | APAC | North America |
| Index rank | #13 ◂ | #25 |
FamilyMart
Japan's #2 convenience chain deploys AI ordering, digital signage with camera analytics, and unmanned-store technology.
FULL FAMILYMART PROFILE →Tim Hortons
RBI coffee brand with a large China expansion program; loyalty-data AI is the strongest capability.
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SOURCE: FRANCHISEPULSE FRANCHISE INTELLIGENCE INDEX, Q3 2026 · FREE TO CITE WITH ATTRIBUTION + LINK