Does Gokhale Method have the discretion to maintain all student information on its website?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
AND RECORDS
- 11.1. Sales and Student Records. You shall create, record and maintain such information on sales and students as we designate in the Teachers' Manual (the "Records"). You agree to maintain such Records during the Term of this Agreement and for two years thereafter. We may request you to provide us with copies of Records at our discretion, and you agree to provide us with such Records. You shall comply with all the requirements in the Teachers' Manual relating to registering students and maintaining their records via the prescribed Franchisor system.
- 11.2. Other Reports. Upon our written request you shall, at your expense, submit to us within 10 days and in the form we prescribe, reports such as financial statements and other data, including tax returns.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 34)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Gokhale Method's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, Gokhale Method may maintain a website where franchisees' classes are posted, and students can register and pay for these classes. The franchisor has the discretion to do so.
Furthermore, franchisees are required to create, record, and maintain information on sales and students as designated in the Teacher's Manual. Franchisees must maintain these records during the term of the Franchise Agreement and for two years after termination. Gokhale Method can request copies of these records at their discretion, and franchisees must comply with the requirements in the Teacher's Manual for registering students and maintaining their records via the prescribed franchisor system.
In effect, Gokhale Method retains control over the website and student registration process, while franchisees are responsible for maintaining detailed records according to the franchisor's specifications. This allows Gokhale Method to ensure consistency and quality control across the franchise system, while also providing a centralized platform for marketing and student management.