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Dear Editor,
I am writing to address a concerning trend I’ve noticed with some fast food franchises across the island, mainly among the Syrian community, who are refusing to accept debit cards for payment.
These establishments claim they are avoiding bank charges, but one has to wonder if this is more about evading the ABST tax obligations.
As a society increasingly moving towards a cashless economy, we must consider what will happen when paper currency is completely phased out. Will these businesses continue to operate in the shadows of outdated payment systems?
It’s important that we hold these establishments accountable and urge them to embrace modern payment methods that cater to customer needs.
Ultimately, it would be unfortunate for these locations to lose business simply because they refuse to evolve. I encourage fellow consumers to voice their concerns and push for a more accommodating approach from our local fast-food chains.
In addition, the government must investigate these suspected tax evaders. You wonder why the local businessmen with similar businesses can barely stay open while these shops are thriving.
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It’s the bank charges for real. What you pay is not what they get. And there is the rental of the equipment as well to deal with. I do believe it’s the charge not the tax.
Why are we singling out the Syrians? Most locally owned and smaller businesses don’t take cards as a form of payment. Local food shops, gas stations,all the SHEIN resellers etc. Are you for real?
Sounds like you wrote this when you were hangry😒
Seem like the writer would be first in line for the mark of the beast. I you knew anything about business you would’ve wasted your time on the article. Some free advice and you don’t need cash or card to get it, the next time you enter the Syrian establishments just look for a certificate from Inland Revenue. SMH because you didn’t get to use a card everyone should follow you on a fast food campaign. One of the problem with the world is technology make everyone think they have something valuable to add to society.
This person clearly doesn’t know how Abst works. IF they are registered, and I doubt most are, they cant avoid it because of the way you pay. It’s the bank charges. The bank takes something like 2.5% out of every transaction. As for the idea that Syrians thrive while others close down its because that community really supports each other which is more than can be said for locals.
As far as the SYRIAN-controlled fastfood franchises are, why not simply boycott them. The way they have all of a sudden taken over the fast food business and the Tyre sales and repair business, I recommend that as far as possible, Antiguans and Barbudans should avoid these businesses like the plague! Consumers do have some level of economic power. Use it!
Sounds like this was written by a big back Dominican woman who sleeps with many businessmen for money but who learns nothing from them.
But this is not news. A lot of Syrian business establishments have always practiced this. How many times you go in to get a deal or sale price and they tell you that you have to pay with cash if you want the discount? We talking well established places, not a new up and coming business. However most Antiguan born business owners do not practice this. They have their card machine right up front and ready for you. I shop with my antiguan brothers and sisters alot so I know.
They need cash money to send the country,for different reasons….(….) good or bad,.