If the Gokhale Method franchisor modifies the Teacher's Manual, what is the purpose of the modification?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
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- 10.4. Changes and Revisions. We may from time to time revise the contents of the Teachers' Manual, Policy Statements, scripts and any other teaching methods or content, and you expressly agree to comply with each new or changed standard.
- 10.5. Irreparable injury. You acknowledge that any failure to comply with the requirements of this Section 10 will cause us irreparable injury, and you agree to pay all court costs and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred by us in obtaining specific performance of, or an injunction against violation of, the requirements of this Section 10, or such other relief sought by us.
- 10.6. Ideas and Concepts. If you develop any ideas, concepts, methods, techniques or materials of improving posture, reducing back pain, improving physical well-being or that otherwise relate to the Gokhale Method ("Ideas and Concepts") during the Term of this Agreement, you agree to disclose those Ideas and Concepts to us and that we may use them, in our discretion, in improving or modifying the Gokhale Method, offer them to our Affiliates, other Franchisees or business partners without the need to obtain any prior approval from you, nor without any compensation to you.
11. ACCOUNTING AND RECORDS
- 11.1. Sales and Student Records. You shall create, record and maintain such information on sales and students as we designate in the Teachers' Manual (the "Records"). You agree to maintain such Records during the Term of this Agreement and for two years thereafter. We may request you to provide us with copies of Records at our discretion, and you agree to provide us with such Records. You shall comply with all the requirements in the Teachers' Manual relating to registering students and maintaining their records via the prescribed Franchisor system.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD pages 26–27)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisor may revise the contents of the Teacher's Manual from time to time. These revisions can include Policy Statements, scripts, and any other teaching methods or content. As a franchisee, you expressly agree to comply with each new or changed standard.
The purpose of these revisions is to protect Gokhale Method's reputation and goodwill and to maintain high standards of operation under the Gokhale System. The Teacher's Manual, Policy Statements, and other writings set forth the manner in which you should teach the Gokhale System and operate your franchised business. These materials may be available online or in hard copy.
Furthermore, Gokhale Method emphasizes that every detail of the System and the franchised business is important for delivering a high-quality service and product. Maintaining high operating standards increases demand for the services and products sold by all franchised businesses operating under the System and protects and enhances their reputation, goodwill, and the value of the Marks. Failure to comply with these standards could lead to suspension of your right to teach or even termination of the Franchise Agreement.
If a franchisee develops any ideas, concepts, methods, techniques, or materials of improving posture, reducing back pain, improving physical well-being or that otherwise relate to the Gokhale Method, the franchisee agrees to disclose those Ideas and Concepts to Gokhale Method and that they may use them, in their discretion, in improving or modifying the Gokhale Method, offer them to their Affiliates, other Franchisees or business partners without the need to obtain any prior approval from the franchisee, nor without any compensation to the franchisee.