Tim Hortons 8-K Higher same-store sales growth fueled strong consolidated earnings

Exhibit 99.3

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(All amounts in Canadian dollars)

Tim Hortons Inc.

Board declares quarterly dividend of $0.13 per common share

OAKVILLE, ONTARIO, (August 12^th, 2010): Tim Hortons Inc. (TSX: THI, NYSE: THI) today announced the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.13 per share payable on September 8^th, 2010 to shareholders of record as of August 23^rd, 2010.

Dividends are declared and paid in Canadian dollars to all shareholders with Canadian resident addresses. For U.S. shareholders, dividends paid will be converted to U.S. dollars based on prevailing exchange rates at the time of conversion by Tim Hortons for registered shareholders and by Clearing and Depository Services Inc. for beneficial shareholders.

Tim Hortons Inc. Overview

Tim Hortons is the fourth largest publicly-traded restaurant chain in North America based on market capitalization, and the largest in Canada. Operating in the quick service segment of the restaurant industry, Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, flavored cappuccinos, specialty teas, home-style soups, fresh sandwiches, wraps, hot breakfast sandwiches and fresh baked goods, including our trademark donuts. As of July 4^th, 2010, Tim Hortons had 3,627 systemwide restaurants, including 3,040 in Canada and 587 in the United States. More information about the Company is available atwww.timhortons.com.

CONTACT:

Scott Bonikowsky: (905) 339-6186 orinvestor_relations@timhortons.com