- January 9th, 2011, 8:06 pm#294613
people are going to ignore those rules anyway. ive explained to many people time and time again, there's no way you can tell people what they can and cant do if they want to make a franchise. its up to them.
tk1055 wrote:Scott, I am sorry but you are not in Chicago so I wouldn't use that in your name. That would be like me starting a franchise out in Rockford and calling it the West Chicago franchise.
Now lets run down the checklist set forth in the link that has been posted twice.
Guidelines for Ghostbusters International Franchises (Reality)
"1. All Franchises should have at least two members to qualify.
- To qualify as a member for any franchise you must own a full uniform.
- A uniform consists of a Jumpsuit in any color, with a No-Ghost arm badge (custom logos acceptable) on the right shoulder or breast, boots, utility belt (military or otherwise) with at least one accessory (key fobs, circuit pouch, lifeguard) and at least one piece of equipment.
- Equipment can be anything from as large as a Slime Blower or Proton Pack to a Sniffer 300 or PKE Meter. Custom gear is also acceptable!
- Members must have a picture of themselves in gear!
- An account in the online Ghostbusters community."
You have three members so that is a check.
You do NOT have equipment yet, or Uniforms.
You have not shown any photos in gear.
So you do not meet these requirements.
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2. To qualify as a franchise you should attend at least two Busts (events) a year with at least one other member of your franchise.
- Busts include but are not limited to party outings in gear, conventions, charity events, birthday parties, media releases.
- Photographic documentation of your team at the Bust, have fun with it! Photoshop it, post it on the board for everyone to see."
Since you are a new group you have not had a chance to do your own event as of yet, but you may have participated in an event in gear, and since you have not shown any pics this one is unfulfilled as well.
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3. All franchises should have an active website for their franchise.
- A website can include My Space, Face book or other host that makes your franchise accessible to the public.
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This you do have.
"4. Have fun! Seriously, these are just guidelines to create an almost uniform appearance for members. In the end it’s all for fun, and you should make sure so. Go above and beyond these guidelines, have team meetings, create business cards; anything you feel will make your personal franchise more enjoyable by your members."
So to sum up you have three members and one proton pack and that's about it. I would start going to busts and work on gear FIRST then worry about starting a franchise afterword. In other words don't put the cart before the horse.
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