According to the Gokhale Method FDD, what is being described in this table?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
EXHIBIT B TO GOKHALE METHOD FRANCHISE AGREEMENT APPROVED FORMATS
EXHIBIT B APPROVED FORMATS
The Manner and Categories of Students You Are Authorized to Teach the Gokhale System™. All teaching takes place in person to "Consumer Students" (see Item 1.1). More details and updates are available in the Teachers' Manual
Free Workshop
The Free Workshop is an important promotional tool that allows prospective students to learn about the underlying principles behind the Gokhale Method® and to experience its benefits at no risk. The hour-long, free workshop introduces the Gokhale Method and uses discussion, images and hands on work to introduce it.
Workshops always include discussion and pointers for a few individual concerns.
Gokhale® Consultation
The Gokhale Consultation is a good place to begin Gokhale Method hands on work, particularly if a student has a complex history of musculoskeletal or health problems. In a Gokhale Consultation, a student will receive a comprehensive evaluation of their current posture and how it relates to problems they may be having, a projection of what structural changes are possible, and some key ideas and practices to help them improve their structure immediately and long-term.
Gokhale® Foundations
Group Course
Gokhale® Foundations is a group course of six lessons. It allows for hands-on individualized attention, class discourse, learning and practice of techniques and presentation of Gokhale Method research through images and guided discussion.
One-on-One Course
The one-on-one format allows a more customized lesson plan. Students learn the basics of healthy posture and how to apply this knowledge in situations particular to their life.
Continuing Education Offerings
Alumni may choose to do follow up work in a One-on-One format or in small group classes capped at eight students. These offerings allow alumni to review the basic techniques, learn the material covered in Gokhale® Foundations in expanded contexts, and enhance their skills and awareness.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 34)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Gokhale Method's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit B outlines the approved formats for teaching the Gokhale System. These formats dictate the manner and categories of students that franchisees are authorized to teach, specifying that all teaching must occur in person to "Consumer Students." The document indicates that further details and updates are available in the Teachers' Manual.
The approved formats include the Free Workshop, designed as a promotional tool to introduce prospective students to the Gokhale Method's principles and benefits. The Gokhale Consultation is presented as a starting point for hands-on work, particularly for students with complex musculoskeletal or health problems, offering comprehensive evaluations and personalized improvement strategies.
The Gokhale Foundations course is available in both group and one-on-one formats. The group course consists of six lessons, providing individualized attention, class discussions, and practice of techniques. The one-on-one course allows for a more customized lesson plan, tailored to the student's specific needs and life situations. Additionally, continuing education offerings are available for alumni in both one-on-one and small group settings, allowing them to review basic techniques, expand their knowledge, and enhance their skills.
For a prospective franchisee, understanding these approved formats is crucial as it defines the scope of their teaching activities and the types of programs they can offer. Franchisees must adhere to these formats to maintain consistency and quality in delivering the Gokhale Method. The availability of different formats, such as workshops, consultations, and group or individual courses, allows franchisees to cater to a diverse range of student needs and preferences, potentially increasing their market reach and revenue streams.