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.
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