I applied in-person. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Tim Hortons (Kitchener, ON) in Jan 2014
Interview
Asked questions about me and my experience, why i was applying to this store and what i could bring to this store. Asked about my strengths and weaknessess. Then i filled out an application form (as i only handed in my resume) and was asked when i can start. Basically all of my interviews at tim hortons went this same way.