Café ownership is a tough business to get into. It takes time and research to find the right location, huge upfront costs for fit outs and installation, and experience to run the business.
After all that, it’s even more difficult to make it successful. The café could be in the wrong location or have limited foot traffic, high rent and overhead costs, or it could be struggling to attract the attention of customers.
Brett Bolwell, CEO of Barista Technology Australia, has enjoyed decades of experience in the coffee industry, however, he’s also watched the prohibitive costs of starting a new café put off many baristas looking to branch out on their own.
“Café operators get into the industry, take what looks like
