After the Healthsource Chiropractic agreement terminates, for how long is the Licensed Provider prohibited from soliciting patients of the Clinic?

According to Healthsource Chiropractic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Licensed Provider is restricted from soliciting patients of the Clinic for a period of two years following the termination or expiration of the agreement. This restriction applies to individuals who were patients of the Clinic within the two-year period leading up to the termination or expiration date.

This non-solicitation clause prevents a departing Licensed Provider from actively seeking to draw patients away from the Healthsource Chiropractic clinic. This protects the franchise's established patient base and revenue stream after the agreement ends. The restriction covers solicitation for chiropractic, physical therapy, rehabilitation, weight loss, or related services or products.

In addition to the non-solicitation of patients, the Licensed Provider is also prohibited from interfering with Healthsource Chiropractic's relationships with its franchisees, vendors, suppliers, or referral sources for the same two-year period. This broader restriction aims to prevent the departing provider from disrupting the overall Healthsource Chiropractic network and business operations.

This type of non-solicitation agreement is common in franchise systems to protect the brand and its franchisees from unfair competition by former operators. Prospective Healthsource Chiropractic franchisees should carefully consider the implications of these restrictions, especially if they plan to continue practicing in the same geographic area after the franchise agreement concludes.