HOW TO START A GBI FRANCHISE


by LouisTully

22 years, 2 months ago


Ghostbusters International (GBI) Is Seeking Qualified Individuals To Become Franchisees

At Ghostbusters International® we take great pride in our service and our exceptional franchise opportunity. We strive to provide our franchisees with the tools and knowledge to run a successful local business.


Here's how you get started in SIX easy steps…

1.) Put together your official GBI uniforms (khaki or gray). Lovingly sew the official GBI logo patch to arm and name patch to front. Here are links for purchasing some of the components of the uniform…
Jumpsuit- www.dickies.com
Elbow Pads- http://www.onlinesports.com/pages/I,MW-KP226.html
Patches- http://www.nametape.com/index.html
http://patchdistributor.bizland.com/wHOlesale700.chtml

2.) Begin construction of equipment, Proton packs, traps, ghost sniffers, PKE meters, etc. Some of the plans for this gear can be found at: gbprops.com

3.) Once you and your GB team have been assembled, take pictures of yourselves in your uniforms and gear. Make sure the pictures are interesting (or humorous) poses, doing some of the things that Ghostbusters do best!

4.) Come up with a name for your Ghostbusters Franchise. We at GBI suggest a specific location title instead of a general one. For example, instead of “Ghostbusters, Tennessee” which encompasses the entire state (leaving little to no room for future franchises in that state)…We suggest you name it for the region of the state, city, or county you serve. “Middle Tennessee Ghostbusters” works well because it lets you know what area of their state they serve, and also leaves plenty of room for other franchises in the state…ie, East or West Tennessee Ghostbusters.

5.) Create a business website that showcases the stuff you did in steps 1-4…You will NOT be recognized as an OFFICIAL GBI franchise unless you have a website. There are several really great examples of this on the world wide whoopty-doo. For ideas, be sure to check out:
http://www.bunnyears.net/gb/
http://xxyl.dreamwing.com/CleGB/index.htm
http://mtgb.ghostbusters.net

6.) Contact GBI to get your location registered. I can be reached at ghostbusters_int@hotmail.com

Once you're registered with GBI, you'll receive your official documentation, and be added to GBI's big Master Franchise List. Plus, later we hope to be able to offer more in the way of support and perqs for GBI franchises.

by liquidvishn

22 years, 2 months ago


Many thanks to Louis for posting the information of starting a franchise.

Now is the time to go for the gold and open up a franchise. People are always looking for the next big thing - the dot com example - why not go with something tried, tested and ultimately trusted… your own GBI franchise!

I can happily say that I have already begun to work upon my local franchise - yes it may only be myself - but a local franchise I hope it shall be.

I look forward to applying for franchise certification in the future.

Regards.

by tubaman21

22 years, 2 months ago


I can't find the jumpsuit on the Dickies website. Can you elaborate on which one it is?

by Dr.Roberts

22 years, 2 months ago


The Middle Tennessee GB use the Dickies coverall that can be found here

GBI recognizes both Gray and Navy! You can view NEW pix of the MTGB uniforms here

We chose the Dickies over flightsuits because the wash well and are tough…

by GBVA

22 years, 2 months ago


GBI also recognizes Black jump suits. If they don't that would count out GBVA, the Alaskan GB, and Night Squad.

by THEWATCHER

22 years, 1 month ago


Let's play a game called “Try Again” feel free to continue normal posting under this thread keeping the following in mind. Thanks.

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by daneghostbuster

22 years, 1 month ago


I am starting GBU. Feel Free to join. There are no requirements or anything. It is for those who know I have no power, nor does Louis Tully.

by beck

22 years, 1 month ago


Louis Tully you should be getting a e-mail from me soon please e-mail me back as soon as possible

by SadEmoKid

22 years, 1 month ago


Hey Beck, that's an awesome picture you've got for your signature pic. Did you draw that? Can I get a copy of it?

-Ed Ulatoski
sademokid22@aol.com

Coming Soon:>> GB-IL and Ghostbusters: Chicago! E-Mail me for more information.

by Dr.Roberts

22 years ago


Seems like all of you new kids wanna know how it's done…so I thought I'd give the post a little shove back up towards the top. Just a FYI type of thing.