Where can a Gokhale Method franchisee find the standards for developing and equipping their teaching location?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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.
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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 34)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Gokhale Method's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, the operating standards for the franchise are detailed in several key documents. These include the Franchise Agreement itself, the Teacher's Manual, and any Policy Statements issued by Gokhale Method. These resources outline the standards that franchisees must adhere to in order to maintain the quality and consistency of the Gokhale Method's services and products.
Specifically, the Teacher's Manual and Policy Statements are where franchisees can find information about approved suppliers for equipment, materials, products, supplies, and services. Gokhale Method retains the right to approve or disapprove any equipment or supplies used in the Gokhale System, ensuring that franchisees use only items that meet the franchisor's standards.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review these documents to understand the full scope of requirements for setting up and operating their Gokhale Method teaching location. Compliance with these standards is essential, as failure to meet them can result in suspension of teaching rights or even termination of the Franchise Agreement.