What approval is required from Gokhale Method before a franchisee can open and operate their franchised business?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 1.3. Approved Facility. You shall operate the Franchised Business only in a facility that meets our specifications as set forth in our Teachers' Manual or Policy Statements ("Approved Facility").
8. YOUR DUTIES
8.1. Operating Standards. You understand and acknowledge that every detail of the System and the Franchised Business is important for delivering a high quality service and product, and therefore it is important to you, us, and other Gokhale Method teachers in order to develop and maintain high operating standards, to increase the demand for the services and products sold by all franchised businesses operating under the System, to protect and enhance our reputation and goodwill, to promote and protect the value of the Marks.
To those ends, you agree to comply with our operating standards as expressed in this Agreement, the Teacher's Manual, and in Policy Statements. You understand that we have the right to suspend your right to teach, or that we may terminate this Agreement, if you fail to maintain our Operating Standards. You agree that you will not teach, administer, advise or represent any method, healing regimen or protocol, or any other activity that is not part of the Gokhale System as being part of the Gokhale System or Gokhale Method unless it has previously been approved by us in writing for your use as such.
8.2. Approved Formats. You agree to sell, offer for sale and deliver to students only the Gokhale System in Approved Formats and any related classes, services and products as have been expressly approved in writing by us and for which you have been qualified; to refrain from any deviation from our standards
- 8.5. Equipment and Supplies. You agree to purchase such equipment, materials, products, supplies and services as we designate and to purchase them from suppliers as we approve and designate in the Teacher Manual, Policy Statements, or otherwise in writing from time to time.
You will not use any equipment, supplies or other tangible or intangible things as part of the Gokhale System or Gokhale Method unless we have previously approved it in writing for such use.
- 8.6. Computer Networks. You agree to participate in any intranet or extranet computer network or other Internet-based or computer assisted communication or teaching system we adopt or develop, and to purchase and implement such equipment or supplies as we may reasonably require.
You will also execute such software licenses or other agreements as we may reasonably prescribe.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 34)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee needs written approval from Gokhale Method for several aspects of their business operations. Specifically, the franchisee must operate in a facility that meets Gokhale Method's specifications, as detailed in the Teacher's Manual or Policy Statements. This facility is referred to as an 'Approved Facility.'
Furthermore, franchisees must only teach, administer, advise, or represent methods, healing regimens, or protocols that are part of the Gokhale System if Gokhale Method has given prior written approval for their use. Franchisees are also required to sell and deliver the Gokhale System in 'Approved Formats,' and any related classes, services, and products must be expressly approved in writing by Gokhale Method. Deviation from these standards requires prior written consent, and Gokhale Method can disapprove any Gokhale Method branded class, service, product, merchandise, and equipment at any time.
These stipulations ensure that all Gokhale Method franchised businesses maintain high operating standards and protect the brand's reputation. Franchisees must also purchase designated equipment, materials, products, supplies, and services from approved suppliers. Moreover, franchisees may be required to participate in any intranet or extranet computer network that Gokhale Method adopts, and they must execute any software licenses prescribed by Gokhale Method. These requirements collectively highlight the importance of adhering to Gokhale Method's standards and obtaining necessary approvals to maintain consistency and quality across all franchise locations.