Does the Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document include a table of contents of the Teachers' Manual?

Yes, the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document includes a table of contents for the Teachers' Manual. Specifically, Exhibit B to the Franchise Disclosure Document is the Table of Contents of the Teachers' Manual. The Teachers' Manual is a key document that outlines the standards of operation for a Gokhale Method franchise. Franchisees are required to adhere to the standards detailed within this manual to maintain consistency and quality within the Gokhale Method system. The franchisor may revise the contents of the Teachers' Manual from time to time, and franchisees must comply with these revisions.

The Teachers' Manual is considered confidential information, along with teaching scripts, policy statements, proprietary software, and other non-public information. Franchisees are obligated to maintain the confidentiality of this information both during and after the franchise agreement. Failure to comply with confidentiality requirements can result in irreparable injury to Gokhale Method, and the franchisee may be liable for court costs and attorney's fees incurred by the franchisor in enforcing these requirements.

The Teachers' Manual also dictates how franchisees should maintain sales and student records. Franchisees must create, record, and maintain information on sales and students as designated in the manual, retaining these records during the term of the agreement and for two years thereafter. Gokhale Method can request copies of these records at their discretion, and franchisees are obligated to provide them. Compliance with the Teachers' Manual is essential for franchisees to meet Gokhale Method's operating standards, protect the brand's reputation, and ensure the consistent delivery of services.