In a country dominated by Tim Hortons, will anyone run to Dunkin’? Montreal-based restaurant operator Foodtastic thinks so, and plans to bring hundreds of the doughnut shops to Canada as early as this year.

The company said Tuesday it has signed a master franchising agreement with Inspire Brands to bring one of America’s largest coffee chains back to Canada. 

There were few details about where, when and how many of the coffee shops will open in Canada., though the first is slated to welcome customers in late 2026 or early 2027, according to a news release.

While Dunkin’ — formerly known as Dunkin’ Donuts — once had hundreds of Canadian locations, it departed in 2018 after Quebec franchisees successfully sued the company for not sufficiently promoting the brand.

The chain, founded in 1950, sells coffee, donuts and breakfast sandwiches.