Once a year, when the count-down is over and the party hats are off, most of us are in the habit of making promises for the year ahead.

That’s generally why gym memberships spike, cupboards are emptied then refilled, and we make a couple of mental notes of small things we can change for the better.

Statistics show that those who make resolutions are ten times more likely to reach their goals than the naysayers who think they are a waste of time.

In fact when it comes to business related matters, New Year’s resolutions and goal setting gives you the drive to finally get that dream of owning your own business off the ground.

Owning a cafe is many people’s dream. Quitting the corporate job, to work your own hours and ‘be your own boss’. But where do you start?

Running a franchise cafe verses a start-up has some key advantages, especially for those who have never owned and operated their own business previously.

A franchise cafe operation offers an established operating model, business strategy and support in the initial and ongoing stages.

With a Jamaica Blue cafe business, franchise partners have access to an international brand, accredited training, established business systems, ongoing support, – and an innovative menu that is made fresh on-site, with new seasonal items added throughout the year.

And when it comes to coffee, if you are going to do it, you better do it right; which is why at Jamaica Blue they offer three unique blends of coffee, all expertly roasted then poured and served by fully trained baristas.

Uniquely, a Jamaica Blue cafe franchise requires no previous industry or business experience, just the drive and passion to work hard and succeed.

Existing franchisees, Vince and Jocelyn Lo Presti of Jamaica Blue Caneland Mackay QLD, are happy with their investment decision.

“Having a business in a small town you get to know the regulars that come in all the time, you know their name, their coffee order. We become part of the family and they become part of ours” says Jocelyn.