A FEW POINTS I find completely confusing in the current debate on permitting Subway restaurants to operate in Barbados.
Current legislation is not only archaic but is completely ludicrous. There are many examples where I can show this to be the case. However, in the interest of time, I will list but a few.
Please explain how we could have a law that requires a business person to print an ad in the newspaper which in essence is asking their future competitors’ permission to open a business that will compete against theirs, while at the same time alerting them to the fact that they will be competing against them. Which businessman would not use the opportunity to stop future competition from entering the market, if given the choice?
Imagine where the world would be if Apple, Microsoft or Dell had sought IBM’s permission to enter the computer business; or if Toyota, Honda or Hyundai had to ask Ford and GM to enter the car business; or if Subway, Burger King or KFC had to seek McDonald’s permission to compete in the fast food business. Imagine what the world would be like if every business had to face such legislation.
Today Automotive Art conducts business in 20 different countries. Imagine where we would be if we faced such legislation when entering a new country.
With the above in mind, I would need someone to explain why CTUSAB would even be part of this debate. Do they think that these chains will “import management or labour”? That, of course, goes against everything that franchising is about.
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