In a Healthsource Chiropractic advertising cooperative, what is the voting power of clinics owned by Healthsource Chiropractic or its affiliates compared to other franchisees?

According to Healthsource Chiropractic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if an advertising cooperative is created that includes a franchisee's location, the voting power of any clinics owned by Healthsource Chiropractic or its affiliates that belong to the cooperative will be the same as the franchisee's voting power. This means that Healthsource Chiropractic does not have disproportionate control over advertising decisions within the cooperative.

This arrangement ensures that franchisees have an equal voice in how advertising funds are spent and what strategies are pursued. It prevents Healthsource Chiropractic from unilaterally dictating advertising campaigns that may not be in the best interest of individual franchisees or the cooperative as a whole. This equal voting power can foster a more collaborative environment where franchisees feel their input is valued.

For a prospective Healthsource Chiropractic franchisee, this is a positive aspect of the franchise system. It suggests that the franchisor is committed to a fair and equitable relationship with its franchisees, particularly in the important area of advertising and marketing. Franchisees can be more confident that their contributions to the advertising cooperative will be used in a way that benefits all members, not just the franchisor. Furthermore, the FDD states that any contributions to a cooperative will be credited to the franchisee's local marketing requirements.