Dear Franchisees,

It is always our goal here at Ghostbusters International to encourage a sense of ‘family’ among our various franchise locations. And what is a family without a little friendly competition? Like my uncle Sully who used to want to arm wrestle at every family gathering…

Last year for Halloween, one of the members of the franchise family had a write up done on them in their local paper. What did that mean for them and GBI? LOTS of free publicity. Be sure to check out that article here…

http://nashvillecitypaper.com/index.cfm?section_id=12&screen=news&news_id=7770

So, GBI's challenge to ALL active franchise locations this Halloween season is to see who can garner the most publicity for their particular location! What kind of publicity are we talking about?

Here are a few examples: A story done about you on the local news, a big colorful billboard, a guest spot on a locally done TV show, an article about your business in a paper or magazine, etc…

Now, we realize that you franchise owners aren't made out of money to spend on advertisements and what-not, so BE CREATIVE! You built your own proton pack for crying out loud, surely you can figure out a way to get some attention!


Good luck, and may the best franchise win! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Great article, and were in for the challange. Someone call the papers!

We tracked down a local radio station and showed up as GB's, lots and lots of people around. Great publicity!

The first official submission of the season can be viewed HERE:


http://www.brainerddispatch.com/stories/102802/new_1028020004.shtml

Whoa whoa whoa. Were did these guys come from?? I'm finding ti hard that these guys even exist. I have never heard of them, there ghost classing system is WAY off from the official GBI Franchise Starting Package. Mind providing us with a lil more info, there website dosnt explain anything clearly.

The Central Minnesota office is relativly new, but they're working hard to grow their particular location. I'm sure they would be greatful for any business pointers you might be able to offer them.

Just a quick contest note, GBI will accept 2002 Halloween Challenge entries for just one more week. The contest closes next Saturday, NOV. 9th.

Get those entries in!

Okay. Now i understand, sorry about jumping the gun.

Sorry to be off topic, but where can I get an official starting package? The East Tennessee GB's probably need one BADLY.

That's a nice little article on the Central Minnesota GBs. Do they post on this board? I tried there site and it didn't load..well it did, the site was just blank with a white background.

GBI's challenge to ALL active franchise locations this Halloween season was to see who could garner the most publicity for their particular location.

Now, we realize that you franchise owners aren't made out of money to spend on advertisements and what-not, so we asked that you BE CREATIVE! You built your own proton pack for crying out loud, surely you can figure out a way to get some attention!

First, I'd like to thank all of the franchises across the country who sent in their MANY contest entries. It's always good to see you franchise owners doing what you do best. If you didn't win this years' challenge, there's always next year….

Well, here are the winners of this years' award…(insert drum roll here)…the 2002 Halloween Challenge award of excellence goes to the newly formed Central Minnesota Ghostbusters!

They went WAY above and beyond the call of duty by having a feature article done about them in their local press…and with full color pictures of them in full uniform and gear! Great work guys…in recognition of your achievment, Ghostbusters International will be pro-rating your next month's franchise fee. PLUS, you'll be receiving a really spiffy little virtual plaque to post on your website!

Be sure to check out their website at:
http://community-2.webtv.net/Central_Minnesota_Ghostbusters/CentralMinnesota/