Goal is to build a Subway Franchise on La Gonave in 5 years.

One of the goals I have setup is to have the cooperative be able to build a subway franchise on La Gonave.  Not only would the cooperative be the majority owner, we possibly would have a series of private owners.  When looking at the map, there are currently no Subway franchises in Haiti, however Dominican Republic does have a few.

La Gonave would need to make many improvements within the future to make landing a franchise possible.  Surprisingly the financial aspect and even the prior restaurant requirement isn't a problem.  The biggest issues are infrastructure problems as well as regional incomes.  To overcome this issue, the island would need a higher amount of locals who have some disposable income.  The infrastructure issue is one that is being looked at and could be solved pretty quickly.  In fact we are also solving the income issue as well when you look at the business incubator program, potential tourism, and farming jobs.  Putting the first Subway restaurant in Haiti on La Gonave would really make the island stand out in a major way.

One area that would make for the best location is where the potential business/innovation park will be located.  Having an area where hundreds of workers will be located will easily make this type of retail viable.  Also proximity to future housing and the wharf make putting a Subway a good idea.  Having a worldwide brand on the island will be a great fit for tourist around the world who recognize the brand.  Developing an area that links off from the existing road leading from the wharf and developing a road for industrial usage will be key in building and fixing some of the basic infrastructure issues.  This simple road will open the door for not only more industrial jobs, but also for retail development.

The structure of a Subway can be in a small shipping container.  Yes, again I talk about shipping containers.  When you look at the pictures below, you will see how this works.




The reality of building a Subway is something that we feel can help spur the economy of La Gonave.  What are your thoughts?

Go Gonave!

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