What is the Gokhale Method franchisee's obligation regarding the continuous exertion of their best efforts?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Under the Franchise Agreement, you must personally manage and operate the business and only you may teach classes in the Gokhale Method. You must at all times faithfully, honestly and diligently perform your obligations under the agreements, continuously exert your best efforts to promote and enhance the Business and not engage in any other business or activity that conflicts with your obligations to operate the Franchised Business in compliance with the Franchise Agreement. You may engage in other businesses or activities, but may not comingle them with any Gokhale Method activities or methodologies.
Source: Item 15 — OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISED BUSINESS (FDD page 26)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document, as a franchisee, you are obligated to manage and operate the business personally, and only you are allowed to teach classes in the Gokhale Method. You must consistently and diligently fulfill your obligations under the franchise agreements.
Specifically, you must continuously exert your best efforts to promote and enhance the Gokhale Method business. This means actively working to improve the business's reputation and performance.
Additionally, you are prohibited from engaging in any other business or activity that conflicts with your obligation to operate the franchised business in compliance with the Franchise Agreement. While you may engage in other business ventures, you cannot mix them with any Gokhale Method activities or methodologies, ensuring full dedication to the brand and its standards.