Does the Gokhale Method franchise agreement require franchisees to comply with revisions to the Teachers' Manual?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
- 10.4. Changes and Revisions. We may from time to time revise the contents of the Teachers' Manual, Policy Statements, scripts and any other teaching methods or content, and you expressly agree to comply with each new or changed standard.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 34)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must comply with revisions to the Teachers' Manual. The agreement states that Gokhale Method may revise the contents of the Teachers' Manual, Policy Statements, scripts, and any other teaching methods or content from time to time. Franchisees expressly agree to comply with each new or changed standard.
This requirement ensures that all Gokhale Method franchisees maintain consistent operating standards and deliver a high-quality service. By adhering to the updated guidelines in the Teachers' Manual, franchisees contribute to the overall reputation and goodwill of the Gokhale Method system. This also protects the value of the Gokhale Method's trademarks.
Failure to comply with the requirements outlined in the franchise agreement, including adhering to revisions in the Teachers' Manual, can result in irreparable injury to Gokhale Method. In such cases, Gokhale Method is entitled to court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred to enforce compliance, including seeking specific performance or an injunction against the franchisee.