What standards must a Gokhale Method franchisee follow when developing and equipping their teaching location?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
YOUR DUTIES
8.1. Operating Standards. You understand and acknowledge that every detail of the System and the Franchised Business is important for delivering a high quality service and product, and therefore it is important to you, us, and other Gokhale Method teachers in order to develop and maintain high operating standards, to increase the demand for the services and products sold by all franchised businesses operating under the System, to protect and enhance our reputation and goodwill, to promote and protect the value of the Marks.
To those ends, you agree to comply with our operating standards as expressed in this Agreement, the Teacher's Manual, and in Policy Statements. You understand that we have the right to suspend your right to teach, or that we may terminate this Agreement, if you fail to maintain our Operating Standards. You agree that you will not teach, administer, advise or represent any method, healing regimen or protocol, or any other activity that is not part of the Gokhale System as being part of the Gokhale System or Gokhale Method unless it has previously been approved by us in writing for your use as such.
8.2. Approved Formats. 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.
- 8.3. Personal Involvement. You may not, under any circumstances allow other persons to teach the Gokhale System without our express, written consent. You may not delegate, franchise or employ others to carry out the duties of this Franchise Agreement.
- 8.4. Required Training. You agree to attend any and all required continuing training, as defined in 7.2.
- 8.5. Equipment and Supplies. You agree to purchase such equipment, materials, products, supplies and services as we designate and to purchase them from suppliers as we approve and designate in the Teacher Manual, Policy Statements, or otherwise in writing from time to time. You will not use any equipment, supplies or other tangible or intangible things as part of the Gokhale System or Gokhale Method unless we have previously approved it in writing for such use.
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Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 34)
What This Means (2024 FDD)
According to Gokhale Method's 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to specific standards for operating their business and equipping their location. Gokhale Method emphasizes the importance of maintaining high operating standards to ensure quality service, protect the brand's reputation, and increase demand for its services and products. Franchisees must comply with the operating standards detailed in the Franchise Agreement, the Teacher's Manual, and any Policy Statements issued by Gokhale Method. Failure to maintain these standards can result in suspension of teaching rights or termination of the Franchise Agreement.
Specifically, franchisees must only offer the Gokhale System in approved formats and related classes, services, and products that have been expressly approved in writing by Gokhale Method. Any deviation from the franchisor's standards and specifications requires prior written consent, and Gokhale Method can disapprove any branded class, service, product, merchandise, or equipment at its discretion. Franchisees are also required to purchase designated equipment, materials, products, supplies, and services from approved suppliers as specified in the Teacher Manual, Policy Statements, or other written communications from Gokhale Method.
Furthermore, franchisees cannot use any equipment, supplies, or other tangible or intangible items as part of the Gokhale System without prior written approval from Gokhale Method. They must also participate in any intranet or extranet computer network or other Internet-based or computer-assisted communication or teaching system that Gokhale Method adopts or develops, and purchase and implement any reasonably required equipment or supplies. These requirements ensure consistency and quality across all Gokhale Method franchised businesses, protecting the brand and ensuring a uniform experience for students.