LIST: 22 of the new Far North businesses that started shop in 2022
From pilates and cafes to tools and beauty, these 22 businesses are Far North’s newest shops on the block. SEE THE LIST
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From pilates and cafes to tools and beauty, these 22 businesses are Far North’s newest shops on the block.
The Far North is bouncing back as Stirling Tavener, business advisor at Anson Advisory, said now is the perfect time for businesses to open shop.
“The economy is booming,” he said.
With his experience, Mr Tavener said financial projection was incredibly important for new businesses.
“Is it going to make money and be profitable?” he said.
Mr Tavener’s top three tips for new businesses and its owners are:
1. Speak to someone outside their circle about starting and running a business
2. Make sure they’re delivering something new, better and faster than the competitors
3. Ensure the business is financially feasible and going to make money
For one of 2022’s new businesses, Mucho Love Cafe, Argentinian owner Micaela Lukac said they’ve been up and down since opening mid January.
“We actually have a few regulars which is awesome, we’re just trying to get our name out there,” she said.
Leaving behind work at a butterfly sanctuary, Ms Lukac pursued her passion of sharing her culture with the Far North.
“Opening a business has been amazing, there’s so many people I’ve met and built a relationship with,” she said.
“I guess I’m someone that likes to try different things, I like the challenge, I like meeting people.
“We’ve only just started our journey.”
LIST: 22 new Far North businesses from 2022
BAKERS KNOT BAKERY
If you’re looking for locally owned, fresh out the oven, handmade bread and pastries, then Baker’s Knot Bakery might be your best bet. Set to open by Mother’s Day, the store boasts their old school, fresh and custom bread with some locally sourced ingredients.
THE BEST SOUP THE BEST FOOD
Fusing together food from Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia and China, The Best Soup The Best Food opened business by chef Kyaw Nyein Chan to bring global fusion to Cairns CBD despite the Covid handbrakes.
K’S JAPANESE HEAD SPA
Ancient Japanese beauty treatments have come to Cairns with K’s Japanese Head Spa offering cleansing and gentle scalp massages to improve scalp health, stimulate hair growth and reduce dandruff.
HIDEAWAY CAFE
This cafe is tucked away, as its name suggests, at Bloomfield Beach Camp where demands from the public inspired the cafe and restaurant to open up trading. The food menu is inspired by the surrounding rainforest with French pastries included.
BALANCE PILATES CENTRE
A new studio brought to Cairns CBD offers pilates for all purposes; rehab, flexibility, staying fit or improving posture. Started by fitness model, Caitlin Simms, the studio runs group sessions for both men and women.
NONNA LEOTTA’S HOUSE
Named after his Nonna, Shane Shroj took his mobile food truck to an established venue and opened a restaurant offering home-style Italian food. The meals are available in a super size for those hungry enough to down half a kilo of pasta.
SECRET JUNGLE
Selling rare and tropical plants to the Far North, the Secret Jungle opened their new and bigger location in Cairns CBD to share speciality greenery with residents. The business also hosts occasional poetry readings and pot painting workshops.
MUCHO LOVE CAFE
With a passion to share Argentinian culture and food with the Far North, Mucho Love Cafe was born in January and has since then attracted locals and tourists to experience traditional delicacies such as alfajores and Argentinian hot chocolate.
NAUTICAL SUPPLIES
Started in February, Nautical Supplies noticed the demand coming from Cairns’ marine industry and residential boating lovers. Their showroom displays an array of marine equipment, safety gear and small watercrafts.
OMG DECADENT DONUTS
Donuts without all the bad stuff sound too good to be true but this new dessert shop focuses on people with intolerances and excludes gluten, yeast, dairy, egg, nuts, sulfites, preservatives and artificial colouring and flavours from their fluffy and decadent delights.
CULT COMBAT, FITNESS AND CAFE
Adding new ventures to their ever-growing business, the duo have opened up a cafe this year for when the gym isn’t open along with virtual cycling to encourage people to get fit from the comfort of the gym.
SYDNEY TOOLS
The well known tools store, Sydney Tools, opened a location in Cairns this January and made itself the biggest tool shop in the Far North region. They have tools perfect for every tradie, DIY-er or parent.
WILD VIBES NUTRITION
A healthy twist to sugary smoothies and iced teas, Wild Vibes brings a nutritionally sound alternative to Cairns. Apple crumble and caramel crunch smoothies are just a few on the menu.
AIR BEAUTY
Launched in January, this particular business is found online, but offers a one-stop-shop for people wanting to book beauty appointments with salons and specialists across the Far North. All in one convenient app, Air Beauty allows beauticians to advertise and users to find and connect with services.
YADA
A new Thai restaurant bloomed at Trinity Beach in January and offered a one-of-a-kind violet dumplings with morsels presented as flowers. Creating a menu unlike any other, Yada is an emerging dining experience.
HANDSTAND HUB
Rebranding their gym to the Handstand Hub, the business was reborn this year to cater to the niche market of handstand enthusiasts. From beginners, to experts, the facility aims to improve mobility, strength and flexibility while still having fun.
SASKI AND STORM
Nestled underneath the Mantra Trilogy, Saski and Storm stocks gifts, homewares and local art. Most of their products are sourced locally, with opportunities for artists to showcase their work at the shop.
HERSKIN STUDIO
Owned and run by registered nurse, Rhiannon Innes, HerSkin Studio services cosmetic injectables targeting the face top to bottom. Maintaining facial aesthetics, the studio was up and running in 2022.
THE CHEEK CO
New to Cairns CBD, the Cheek Co sells bath and skin products that are handmade and ethically sourced. Opened early April, the business is Far North’s self care and pamper night go to.
THE DEPOT ESPRESSO INNISFAIL
Launched in April, the coffee shop was opened by Innisfail Seafood to deliver drinks and treats straight to your car. With just one text, the espresso bar will have your order to you before you know it.
PLEASUR. ED
Bringing sex education and wellness to Trinity Beach, this new business is run by sexual and reproductive health nurse Laura Berry. The mission is for patients to celebrate and love their bodies.
MELDRUM’S BAKERY CAFE
Cairns Carwash Cafe owners purchased and opened Meldrum’s Pies as a drive through and dine in cafe. The business shares the building of the carwash to encourage customers to grab a bite while they wait for their car to be washed.
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