\n\t\t\t\tAside from a new menu and services, Cha Cafe and Bakery also has a new logo.\n(Thomas Manglona II)\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\u201cWe felt that due to our popularity with both locals and tourists, we had to expand,\u201d business owner John Lee told Saipan Tribune. \u201cMoving to a bigger space next door made sense. Now customers are able to sit and enjoy their drinks. Additionally, our spot at Garapan\u2019s best location brings us more exposure to potential customers who\u2019ve never tried Cha.\u201d<\/p>\n
Lee, a law and business student, explained that the business\u2019 goal since its conception was to develop a brand that can out-compete world brands. To meet that standard, innovation was imperative.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWe had\u2026to hold a standard far above what the island is used to. We are most excited that we raised the bar and that other businesses realize that they, too, must do better in order to do survive and thrive here on Saipan.\u201d<\/p>\n
He considers the business to be original in many aspects and urges the community to try Cha\u2019s comprehensive menu and be the judge. Some of its menu\u2019s newest additions are blueberry cheesecake, banana walnut bread, and chocolate chip cookies.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A business that would normally fit 10 people comfortably now has 50 seats and free WiFi that is sure to make the Cha experience a jubilant one.<\/p>\n
In a previous interview, Lee said that making customers happy is his primary goal.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are focusing on making customers happy. The standards we have are comparable to the best caf\u00e9s in New York,\u201d he said. \u201cWhen I was planning to open the business I knew that there were a lot of risks and benefits. In the end, the benefits outweighed the risks.\u201d<\/p>\n
For this young entrepreneur, it is passion over profit.<\/p>\n
\u201cI did not expect it to come this far,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Cha\u2019s dedication to the island goes beyond the glass doors of the establishment. The business hires a number of island youth and even provides academic scholarships for its employees. With its rebranding, the cafe and bakery has 20 employees and plans to hire more young adults.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lee attributes Cha\u2019s success to each of its customers. \u201cWe started in a hole-in-the-wall but came this far only through hard work and fortune,\u201d he said. \u201dWe hope to make Saipan proud and ask for their continued support.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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