Franchising

How We Can Help

Companies seeking to franchise a business for the first time. These clients will already have developed a successful prototype and are looking to expand through franchising.

Companies who are already franchising. These clients are looking to improve on an established franchise system, hire personnel, increase their operating efficiency, improve quality, or increase franchise sales effectiveness.

Manufacturers currently selling through dealers or distributors. GSI has developed a proprietary system for helping these clients increase operational control, improve brand image, and increase product sales.

Our Offerings

Franchise Dev. for New Franchise Programs

• Strategic Planning for Franchise Growth
• Franchise Legal Documentation
• Franchise Operations and Training Documentation
• Franchisee Recruitment Marketing Strategies
• Franchise Sales Brochures & E-Brochures
• Franchise Sales Training
• Franchise Implementation and Compliance Training
• Website Content, Design & Development
• Franchise Sales and Training Videos
• Implementation Consulting and Assistance

Services for Manufacturers, Dealers, and Distributors

• Market Studies
• Channel Conflict Studies
• Dealer Conversion Assistance (converting dealers to franchises)
• Enhanced Dealer Programs
• GSI Change Facilitation (for dealer conversion)
• Franchise Organizational Development Assistance
• Franchise Implementation Plans
• Non-Franchising Expansion Strategies

Services for Existing Franchisors

Franchise Organizational Audits

Franchise System Best Practices and Benchmarking

Sales and Marketing Audits

Franchise Marketing Materials

Operation Manuals and Training Program Development

Repurposing Operations Manual for Online Training

Advertising Fund Consulting

Design Criteria Manuals

Franchise Sales Coaching

Improved Franchisee Relations and Communications

Refinement of Franchisee Support Systems

Franchisee Relations and Franchisee Council Development

International Expansion Planning and Market Analysis

Services for Licensors

Strategic Planning and Structure of Licensing Programs

Marketing Plans

Marketing Materials

Operations Manuals

Other Services

Business Plans for Fundraising, Retail and Prototype Development Consulting, Name and Logo Selection Franchise Finance, Expert Witness Consulting and Testimony, Due Diligence Assistance for Mergers and Acquisitions, Ongoing Digital Marketing and Public Relations Services