Can the franchisor disapprove of a Gokhale Method branded product at any time?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 34)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document, Gokhale Method has the discretion to disapprove Gokhale Method branded classes, services, products, merchandise, and equipment in writing at any time. As a franchisee, you must discontinue selling or offering for sale any items that Gokhale Method disapproves.
This means that Gokhale Method retains control over the brand's offerings and can make changes to the approved products and services as they see fit. This could be due to quality control issues, changes in market demand, or strategic decisions made by the company.
For a prospective franchisee, this highlights the importance of staying updated with Gokhale Method's communications and adhering to their guidelines. While franchisees have the right to sell approved products and services, Gokhale Method ultimately decides what is offered under the brand name. Exhibit B lists the current schedule of Approved Formats and requirements.