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Does Gokhale Method operate a website on which a franchisee's group courses may be posted?

Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDD

Answer from 2024 FDD Document

ion 4.5);

Operating, in our sole discretion, a website on which your group courses may be posted (Section 4.9);

Operating, in our discretion, a database in which your student records will reside, and that will be used for general recordkeeping (Section 4.9);

Providing advertising materials, at our discretion and at your expense (Section 4.3);

Paying you a Teacher Referral Fee for new teachers you refer to us (Section 5.9); Paying you referral fees as defined in the affiliate program described in more detail in the Teacher Manual;

Maintaining, through our website, a billing facility through which your students may pay for courses (Section 4.9); and

Establishing prices which you will charge your students for classes, products, or other services (Section 4.10).

Except as set forth above, we have no obligations to you during the agreement.

Advertising and Promotion

We are not obligated to conduct any advertising, either on our own behalf or for you, in any medium, or on a local, regional or national basis. We currently maintain a website that describes the Gokhale Method and on which students can search and register for classes.

Local Marketing, Advertising and Promotion

In order to promote the Gokhale Method, you are required to conduct free workshops; over the course of a year, the number of people to whom you have presented free workshops should be double the number you have actually taught.

You may also promote your classes with brochures that we will supply at a reasonable fee; email blasts, which we will administer for a reasonable fee; and local print, radio or television advertising, which will be incurred at your expense. We will make available to you templates for advertising that you may customize by adding your name, address and other identifying information. You may not use your own advertising materials. You may not advertise on the internet except through our website and email blasts.

Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 18–23)

What This Means (2024 FDD)

According to the 2024 Gokhale Method Franchise Disclosure Document, Gokhale Method does operate a website where franchisee group courses may be posted. However, this is done at Gokhale Method's sole discretion, meaning they are not obligated to post a franchisee's courses.

In addition to potentially posting franchisee courses, Gokhale Method also maintains a billing facility on its website through which students can pay for courses. Gokhale Method also currently maintains a website that describes the Gokhale Method and on which students can search and register for classes.

Beyond the franchisor's website, franchisees are restricted in their own online advertising efforts. Franchisees may not advertise on the internet except through Gokhale Method's website and email blasts, which Gokhale Method will administer for a reasonable fee.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.