For the Gokhale Method franchise, in what form must approval or consent from the franchisor be obtained?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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To those ends, you agree to comply with our operating standards as expressed in this Agreement, the Teacher's Manual, and in Policy Statements. You understand that we have the right to suspend your right to teach, or that we may terminate this Agreement, if you fail to maintain our Operating Standards. You agree that you will not teach, administer, advise or represent any method, healing regimen or protocol, or any other activity that is not part of the Gokhale System as being part of the Gokhale System or Gokhale Method unless it has previously been approved by us in writing for your use as such.
8.2. Approved Formats. You agree to sell, offer for sale and deliver to students only the Gokhale System in Approved Formats and any related classes, services and products as have been expressly approved in writing by us and for which you have been qualified; to refrain from any deviation from our standards
and specifications without our prior written consent; and to discontinue selling and offering for sale any Gokhale Method branded class, service, product, merchandise, and equipment which we may, in our discretion, disapprove in writing at any time. The current schedule of Approved Formats and requirements for them is annexed as Exhibit B.
- 8.3. Personal Involvement. You may not, under any circumstances allow other persons to teach the Gokhale System without our express, written consent. You may not delegate, franchise or employ others to carry out the duties of this Franchise Agreement.
- 8.4. Required Training. You agree to attend any and all required continuing training, as defined in 7.2.
- 8.5. Equipment and Supplies. You agree to purchase such equipment, materials, products, supplies and services as we designate and to purchase them from suppliers as we approve and designate in the Teacher Manual, Policy Statements, or otherwise in writing from time to time. You will not use any equipment, supplies or other tangible or intangible things as part of the Gokhale System or Gokhale Method unless we have previously approved it in writing for such use.
- 8.6. Computer Networks. You agree to participate in any intranet or extranet computer network or other Internet-based or computer assisted communication or teaching system we adopt or develop, and to purchase and implement such equipment or supplies as we may reasonably require. You will also execute such software licenses or other agreements as we may reasonably prescribe.
- 8.7. Permits and Licenses.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 34)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document, there are several instances where the franchisee must obtain approval or consent from Gokhale Method. Specifically, franchisees must get prior written approval from Gokhale Method to teach, administer, advise, or represent any method, healing regimen, or protocol not part of the Gokhale System as being part of the Gokhale System or Gokhale Method.
Additionally, franchisees must sell and deliver the Gokhale System only in approved formats and related classes, services, and products that have been expressly approved in writing by Gokhale Method. Franchisees must also refrain from deviating from Gokhale Method's standards and specifications without prior written consent. They must discontinue selling any Gokhale Method branded class, service, product, merchandise, and equipment that Gokhale Method may disapprove of in writing at any time.
Furthermore, franchisees cannot allow other persons to teach the Gokhale System without Gokhale Method's express written consent. Franchisees must purchase equipment, materials, products, supplies, and services from suppliers approved and designated by Gokhale Method in the Teacher Manual, Policy Statements, or otherwise in writing. Franchisees will not use any equipment, supplies, or other tangible or intangible things as part of the Gokhale System or Gokhale Method unless Gokhale Method has previously approved it in writing for such use. Franchisees must also obtain written approval from Gokhale Method before engaging in certain competitive business activities after the termination of the franchise agreement, as detailed in section 17.2.