What is the current annual fee for Gokhale Active (Premium) membership?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
. Membership in Gokhale® Active (Premium) is required in order to maintain your qualification to teach the Gokhale Method. The current fee is $140 per year, subject to change in our discretion. Gokhale® Active (Premium) is also open to students who have taken Gokhale® Foundations, and Franchisees receive a referral fee for graduates they refer to, and who join, Gokhale® Active (Premium
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 11–13)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Gokhale Method's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to maintain a Gokhale Active (Premium) membership to remain qualified to teach the Gokhale Method. The current annual fee for this membership is $140. This fee is subject to change at Gokhale Method's discretion. Franchisees must pay this fee once a year at the time of acceptance into the program and each annual anniversary thereafter.
Maintaining this membership is not merely optional; it's a condition for continuing to teach the Gokhale Method. This means that franchisees must budget for this recurring expense to maintain their teaching qualifications. The FDD also notes that Gokhale Active (Premium) is open to students who have taken Gokhale Foundations courses, and franchisees receive a referral fee for graduates they refer to, and who join, Gokhale Active (Premium).
While the $140 annual fee is clearly stated, prospective franchisees should be aware that this fee is subject to change. It would be prudent to inquire with Gokhale Method about any potential future increases and to factor in potential cost adjustments when projecting their operating expenses. Understanding the referral fee structure for student sign-ups to Gokhale Active (Premium) could also provide an additional revenue stream for franchisees.