Can students search and register for Gokhale Method classes on the website?
Gokhale_Method Franchise · 2024 FDDAnswer from 2024 FDD Document
al 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;
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, the franchisor maintains a website where students can search and register for classes. The Gokhale Method also operates a database for student records and provides a billing facility through its website for students to pay for courses.
As a Gokhale Method franchisee, your group courses may be posted on the website, which the franchisor operates at its sole discretion. The franchisor also maintains a billing facility through their website where students can pay for courses. This centralized system can streamline operations and provide a consistent brand experience for customers.
While the franchisor maintains the website, franchisees should note that they are required to obtain specific computer equipment and software, such as an Apple MacBook or equivalent PC, an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, and a digital projector. Franchisees are also responsible for maintaining and updating their computer systems, with estimated annual costs ranging from $0 to $1,000, depending on repair needs. Franchisees must also store customer information, including names, addresses, contact details, payment amounts, courses taken, and payment methods, and share this data with the franchisor through their system.