What is the 'Gokhale System' according to the Gokhale Method Franchise Agreement?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
Preamble: We have developed a method for restoring Primal PostureTM as evidenced by young children, our ancestors and people in non-industrial cultures (the "Gokhale Method®") as well as materials, procedures and protocols for teaching the Gokhale Method (the "Gokhale System") as well as materials, procedures and protocols for operating a business teaching it (the "Gokhale Way") under trademarks and trade names that we or our affiliate own or may own in the future (the "Marks"). You wish to teach the Gokhale System and to use the Gokhale Way to operate a business (the "Franchised Business") as well as to use the Marks and we are willing to grant you certain rights to do so, as set forth herein.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 34)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Gokhale System' refers to the materials, procedures, and protocols for teaching the Gokhale Method. The Gokhale Method itself is described as a method for restoring Primal Posture as evidenced by young children, ancestors, and people in non-industrial cultures.
As a Gokhale Method franchisee, you are granted the right to teach the Gokhale System in authorized formats, specifically to individual students or groups of students solicited individually, referred to as 'Consumer Students.' Teaching the Gokhale System to other types of groups, such as corporate groups or wholesale groups, is not permitted under the standard franchise agreement unless specifically authorized.
The franchise agreement emphasizes the importance of adhering to Gokhale Method's operating standards, as detailed in the agreement, the Teacher's Manual, and Policy Statements. Franchisees must use only approved equipment, materials, and teaching methods as part of the Gokhale System. Deviation from these standards or teaching methods not approved by Gokhale Method could lead to suspension of teaching rights or termination of the franchise agreement. This ensures uniformity and quality control across all Gokhale Method franchises.