Posted:31-July-2025
Jamaica Blue Opens New Cafe in Maidstone, Creating 20 Jobs
Jamaica Blue, the café brand renowned for its high-quality coffee and fresh, contemporary menu, is continuing its expansion across the UK with the opening of a new store in Maidstone - its latest addition in the Southeast of England.
Located in the Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre - Maidstone, the new café represents a £300,000 investment, creating 20 new full time and part time jobs, with the store owned by franchisee Hamed Qayyum.
Jamaica Blue is known for its commitment to freshness and flavour, offering an all-day menu crafted from premium ingredients and featuring coffee sourced from the Blue Mountains of Jamaica, one of the world’s most revered coffee-growing regions.
Commenting on the new Maidstone café, Michael Johnson, Franchise Development Executive at Foodco UK, said:
“Bringing Jamaica Blue to Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre in Maidstone is an exciting step for us.”
“Maidstone is a vibrant and growing town with a strong local identity, making it an ideal location for our café experience. With franchisee Hamed Qayyum and a dedicated team behind him, we’re confident Jamaica Blue will quickly become a favourite spot for locals.”
The new café serves a crafted all-day menu, showcasing a variety of breakfast, brunch, and lunch options, all perfectly paired with expertly brewed, barista-made coffee.
The Maidstone Jamaica Blue café will be open from 7.30am - 5.30pm, Monday to Saturday, and from 9am to 5pm on Sundays.
Jamaica Blue’s simple philosophy of great coffee and food, together with its passionate crew of chefs, baristas, and service team, are the Jamaica Blue recipe for continued success.
Jamaica Blue now operates 24 stores across the UK. It is owned by Foodco Group, which also owns sister brand Muffin Break.
Interested and want to know more about Jamaica Blue?
The Jamaica Blue profile outlines all aspects of their franchise opportunity and allows you to contact them for further information or to ask a question.
