Besides the specific items I must purchase from GME, what other equipment is required for my Gokhale Method franchise?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
The items that you must purchase or obtain that must meet our specifications, but that you may obtain from any source are: an Apple MacBook with an Intel Core i5 processor or equivalent, MacOS 12 Monterey or later operating system, and at least 13 inch monitor; optionally an equivalent PC; an iPhone (iPhone 6S or later, running iOS 15 or above), iPad (running iOS 15 or above), or iPod Touch (with camera, 7th generation or later, running iOS 15 or above); a digital projector with sufficient brightness for your location; a projector screen with a diagonal measure of at least 60 inches; 1 exercise strap; 1 yoga mat; 2 pillows (not cervical pillows); 1 folding chairs; 2 height implements (e.g. buckwheat pillows or flannel sheets).
As a part of scheduling group Gokhale® Foundations courses, you must own or make available for use the following: one chair per student; one Stretchsit® Cushion per student; one Gokhale® Wedge per student; one Gokhale® Head Cushion per student; two pillows per student (you can use the institute's automated form to request students to bring their own); one yoga mat or equivalent lying surface per student (you can use the institute's automated form to request students to bring their own). GME is the only approved supplier of the items identified in this paragraph, except that you may purchase the chairs, pillows, and yoga mats from any supplier approved by us.
Exceptions to the above equipment requirements may be approved by GMI on a case-by-case basis.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 15–17)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Gokhale Method's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to have specific equipment for conducting classes, some of which must meet certain specifications but can be sourced from any supplier. These include an Apple MacBook with specific technical requirements or an equivalent PC, an iPhone (6S or later) or other Apple mobile device, a digital projector, a projector screen of at least 60 inches, one exercise strap, one yoga mat, two non-cervical pillows, and one folding chair. Additionally, two height implements like buckwheat pillows or flannel sheets are required.
For group Gokhale® Foundations courses, franchisees must provide one chair, one Stretchsit® Cushion, one Gokhale® Wedge, one Gokhale® Head Cushion, and two pillows per student. They also need to provide one yoga mat or equivalent lying surface per student. While Gokhale Method is the only approved supplier for Stretchsit® Cushions, Gokhale® Wedges, and Gokhale® Head Cushions, franchisees can purchase chairs, pillows, and yoga mats from any supplier approved by Gokhale Method.
Prospective franchisees should note that these equipment requirements are in place to ensure consistency and quality in service delivery. However, Gokhale Method may approve exceptions to these requirements on a case-by-case basis. It is important for potential franchisees to discuss these requirements with Gokhale Method to understand the full scope of the investment and operational needs.