Skip to main content

Become a Supporting Member Today!

  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • X
  • YouTube
  • Discord
Switch to dark mode
GBFans.com
  • News
  • Movies▾
    • Primary Universe▸
      • Ghostbusters (1984)
      • Ghostbusters II (1989)
      • Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)
      • Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
    • Expanded Universe▸
      • Ghostbusters: ATC (2016)
  • Cartoons▾
    • Real Ghostbusters (1986-1991)
    • Slimer! (1988-1990)
    • Extreme Ghostbusters (1997)
    • Ghostbusters: Night Shift (2027)
  • Shopping▾
    • Browse the catalog
    • Pack Parts
    • Uniforms
    • Trap Parts
    • Goggle Parts
    • Blower Parts
    • Merchandise
    • Comic Books
    • Lapel Pins
    • T-Shirts
  • Wiki
  • Gallery▾
    • Reference Section
  • Fans▾
    • Community Home
    • Supporting Membership
    • Franchises
    • Fan Map
    • Fan Props
    • Fan Art
    • Videos
    • Events
    • Top Contributors
    • Browse Fans
  • Forum
  • News
  • Movies
  • Cartoons
  • Shopping
  • Wiki
  • Gallery
  • Fans
  • Forum
⚠We are aware of an issue impacting emails, emails will be held and not sent for order confirmations until after a short delay.
  1. Home
  2. /Fans
  3. /Franchises
  4. /Guides
  5. /Picking A Name And Territory
  6. /History
The Franchise Guides

The community reference for starting and running a Ghostbusters fan franchise.

Getting Started

  • Designing a Ghostbusters Fan Franchise Logo
  • How to Start a Ghostbusters Fan Franchise
  • Picking a Name, Slug, and Territory for Your Franchise
  • What Is a Ghostbusters Fan Franchise?

Running Your Franchise

  • Handing Off an Inactive Franchise
  • Internal Governance for Fan Franchises
  • Running Public Events as a Fan Franchise
  • Selecting a Charity for Your Fan Franchise
  • Social Media and Press for Fan Franchises

Legal

  • 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Basics for Fan Franchises
  • GhostCorps, Sony, and the Ghostbusters Trademark
  • Insurance Basics for Ghostbusters Fan Franchises

Safety & Screening

  • Safeguarding Minors at Fan Franchise Events
  • Screening New Members for Your Fan Franchise

Reference

  • Frequently Asked Questions

History: Picking a Name, Slug, and Territory for Your Franchise

← Back to article

Revision history
#DateAuthorChange summaryActions
2Apr 19, 2026, 7:12 PMGBFans StaffPublishedCurrent
1Apr 19, 2026, 7:12 PMGBFans StaffInitial creationView this revision
GBFans.com
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • X
  • YouTube
  • Discord
At GBFans.com, we’re the largest community of passionate Ghostbusters fans, coming together to share news, stories, and resources about the franchise. We offer a Shop where fans can buy prop parts and merchandise, along with detailed tutorials and discussions to help build their own prop replicas like Proton Packs and Ghost Traps. JOIN US!
Search Something
  • Contact Support
  • Recover Account
© 2000 - 2026 GBFans LLC. All rights reserved. Created by AJ Quick
Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceDMCA
“GBFans.com” is a registered Trademark of GBFans LLC.
“Ghostbusters” and “Ghost-Design” are registered Trademarks of Columbia Pictures Industries Inc.

Report a bug

Tell us what went wrong on this page. We will include the page address, your browser, and screen size automatically.

What happened?