About Our Leaders.

David and Allanna Beaton are the founders of Kelton Enterprises, LLC, and Kelton Group, LLC. This husband-and-wife team launched their journey in 1999 with a single Tim Hortons in Lockport, New York. Through hard work, a commitment to people, and a passion for service, their company has grown to 47 locations and over 1,100 team members, making Kelton Enterprises the largest Tim Hortons franchisee in New York State. Their impact extends beyond business, earning recognition such as the 2023 Buffalo Niagara Business Association Ethics Award in the large companies category and Buffalo Business First's 2020 Family Business of the Year.

David and Allanna's leadership is widely recognized. David has been named to Buffalo Business First’s Power 250 list (2022-2024), most recently ranked #59, while Allanna has earned a spot on the Power 200 Women in Business and Community Leaders list (2022-2024), most recently at #87. She was also honored with the 2022 Women of Influence Award for her entrepreneurial contributions.

Beyond business, the Beatons are deeply committed to giving back and shaping the future. David serves on the boards of organizations including The Children's Hospital of Buffalo Foundation, Buffalo Renaissance Foundation, Miracle League of Western New York, the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, and the Amherst Police Foundation, while Allanna lends her leadership to Niagara University’s College of Business, Maria Love Convalescent Fund, and Tim Hortons Foundation Camps. David was also past Chair of USA Tim Hortons Advisory Board and is past Chairman of the Young President’s Organization (YPO) Empire State chapter. Allanna is past Board of Director of Tim Hortons Children’s Foundation now known as Tim Hortons Foundation Camps and Big Brothers Big Sisters Erie, Niagara, and Southern Tier.

At Kelton Enterprises, community involvement is at the heart of everything we do. From sponsoring Timbit sports teams, local schools, and hospitals to supporting impactful initiatives like the YMCA Turkey Trot, Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and Smile Cookie campaigns, we believe in growing together and making a difference—one neighborhood, one family, and one cup at a time.