How are the fees for other Gokhale Method training programs determined?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
penses. All training programs required by this Agreement shall be at such times and places as may be designated by us. We shall train you in the Teacher Training Immersion Week at no additional fee or other charge. You shall be responsible for any and all of your expenses incurred in connection with attending the Immersion Week, and all other such programs, including, without limitation, the costs of transportation, lodging and meals. You will be responsible for paying for all other training as per the then current fee schedule.
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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 34)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for paying for all training programs as per the then-current fee schedule. The initial Teacher Training Immersion Week is provided at no additional fee, but franchisees must cover their own expenses for transportation, lodging, and meals during this and all other training programs.
The fees for continuing training programs, such as the Annual Meeting, teacher webinars, and membership in Gokhale® Active (Premium), are detailed in the Billing Fee Schedule, which is included as Exhibit A to the Franchise Agreement. This schedule is subject to change at Gokhale Method's discretion, with thirty days' notice provided to franchisees.
Prospective franchisees should review Exhibit A to understand the current fee structure for all required and optional training programs. They should also inquire about the frequency and nature of continuing education requirements to accurately budget for these ongoing costs. Understanding these costs is crucial for assessing the overall financial viability of the Gokhale Method franchise.