Sunny Huang's questions to TH International Ltd (THCH) leadership • Q1 2024
Question
Asked for an opinion on the extended price war in the coffee industry, and about the sustainability and future plans for Tims' product price hikes.
Answer
Yongchen Lu stated that the price war is driven by brands competing solely on coffee. Tims differentiates with its food offerings, which allows for price increases on unique items like bagels without a significant impact on sales. For coffee, the company will remain competitive through discounts and value offerings, while also promoting competitively priced combo meals.