What is the Gokhale Method franchisee required to sell to students?

According to the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to sell the Gokhale System in approved formats, along with related classes, services, and products that have been expressly approved in writing by Gokhale Method and for which the franchisee is qualified to teach. Franchisees must adhere to Gokhale Method's standards and specifications and cannot deviate from them without prior written consent.

This means a Gokhale Method franchisee's offerings to students are strictly controlled by the franchisor. The franchisee must only sell what Gokhale Method has explicitly approved, ensuring consistency across all franchise locations. This includes the format of the Gokhale System instruction itself, any related classes or services, and any physical products or merchandise.

The franchisee also agrees to discontinue selling any class, service, product, merchandise, or equipment that Gokhale Method disapproves of in writing at any time. This gives Gokhale Method ongoing control over the franchisee's offerings and allows them to remove items that no longer align with the brand or system. The current schedule of approved formats and their requirements is detailed in Exhibit B of the Franchise Agreement.

This requirement ensures quality control and uniformity across the Gokhale Method system, protecting the brand's reputation. However, it also limits the franchisee's autonomy in choosing which products and services to offer, as they must adhere to the franchisor's approved list. A prospective franchisee should carefully review Exhibit B and any related policy statements to understand the scope of approved offerings and any potential limitations.