Canada’s Competition Bureau has approved Burger King’s plan to buy Tim Hortons Inc.
The federal regulator ruled Tuesday the deal was unlikely to reduce competition “due to, among other things, the existence of a large number of competitors and the low barriers to entry in the fast food industry.”
Burger King has offered US$11 billion for the Canadian coffee chain.
The deal still faces a review under the Investment Canada Act and requires approval by Tim Hortons shareholders.
Burger King and Tim Hortons announced the deal in August.
Canadian Press – October 28, 2014.
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