What happens to any change, amendment or improvement to the System proposed by a Gokhale Method franchisee?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
You agree that you shall not implement any change, amendment or improvement to the System without our express prior written consent.
You shall notify us in writing of any change, amendment or improvement in the System which you propose to make, and shall provide to us such information as we request regarding the proposed change, amendment or improvement.
You acknowledge and agree that we shall have the right to incorporate the proposed change, amendment or improvement into the System and shall thereupon obtain all right, title and interest therein without compensation to you.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 34)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees cannot implement any changes, amendments, or improvements to the Gokhale System without the franchisor's express prior written consent. If a franchisee proposes a change, amendment, or improvement, they must notify Gokhale Method in writing and provide any information requested regarding the proposed modification.
Gokhale Method has the right to incorporate the proposed change into the Gokhale System. If Gokhale Method decides to incorporate the franchisee's suggestion, it will obtain all rights, title, and interest in the change without providing any compensation to the franchisee.
This clause highlights the franchisor's control over the Gokhale System and ensures uniformity across all franchises. While franchisees can suggest improvements, they relinquish all rights to their ideas if Gokhale Method chooses to adopt them. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as franchisors need to maintain consistency and protect their intellectual property.