What actions are Healthsource Chiropractic franchise owners required to take to refurbish their premises for renewal?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 10.1 Condition and Appearance of the Franchise. You agree that:
- a. neither the Franchise nor the Premises will be used for any purpose other than the operation of the Franchise in compliance with this Agreement;
- b. you will maintain the condition and appearance of the Franchise; its equipment, furniture, furnishings, and signs; and the Premises in accordance with our standards and consistent with the image of a HealthSource Chiropractic Clinic franchise as an efficiently operated business offering high quality services, and observing the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, efficient, courteous service and pleasant ambiance, and in that connection will take, without limitation, the following actions during the Term of this Agreement: (1) thorough cleaning, repainting and redecorating of the interior and exterior of the Premises at reasonable intervals; (2) interior and exterior repair of the Premises; and (3) repair or replacement of damaged, worn out or obsolete equipment, furniture, furnishings and signs;
- c. you will not make any material alterations to the Premises or the appearance of the Franchise, as originally developed, without our advance written approval. If you do so, we have the right, at our option and at your expense, to rectify alterations we have not previously approved;
- d. you will promptly replace or add new equipment when we reasonably specify in order to meet changing standards or new methods of service;
- e. on notice from us, you will engage in remodeling, expansion, redecorating and/or refurnishing of the Premises and the Franchise to reflect changes in the operations of HealthSource Chiropractic franchises that we prescribe and require of new franchisees, provided that (1) no material changes will be required unless there are at least 2 years remaining on the Initial Term or any renewal Term of this Agreement (all actual changes will be subject to our approval); and (2) we have completed the proposed change in at least twenty-five percent (25%) of all similarly situated HealthSource Chiropractic and affiliate-owned HealthSource Chiropractic Clinics, if there are any, and have undertaken a plan to make the proposed change in the balance of such HealthSource Chiropractic and affiliate-owned Clinics;
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Healthsource Chiropractic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, maintaining the franchise's condition and appearance is crucial throughout the agreement term. Franchisees must ensure their clinic aligns with HealthSource Chiropractic's standards for efficient operation, high-quality service, cleanliness, and a pleasant environment.
Specifically, franchisees are expected to undertake thorough cleaning, repainting, and redecorating of both the interior and exterior of the premises at reasonable intervals. They must also handle interior and exterior repairs and address any damaged, worn-out, or obsolete equipment, furniture, furnishings, and signs. These actions ensure the franchise consistently reflects the brand's image and meets customer expectations.
Healthsource Chiropractic also retains the right to mandate remodeling, expansion, redecorating, or refurnishing to reflect changes in the broader HealthSource Chiropractic system. However, these material changes will only be required if there are at least two years remaining on the current term and if Healthsource Chiropractic has already implemented the changes in at least 25% of its similarly situated and affiliate-owned clinics, with a plan to extend the changes to the remaining clinics. This ensures changes are not arbitrary but are part of a broader, well-planned system-wide upgrade. Franchisees must obtain written approval before making any material alterations to the premises, and Healthsource Chiropractic reserves the right to rectify unapproved alterations at the franchisee's expense.