Is Healthsource Chiropractic approval required before opening the Franchise for business?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (3) construct the Franchise location according to the construction plans and specifications we have provided and/or approved;
- (4) decorate the Franchise location in compliance with plans and specifications we have provided and/or approved;
- (5) purchase and install all required equipment, furniture, furnishings and signs prior to commencing operations;
- (6) cause all the training requirements of Section 4 to be completed prior to commencing operations;
- (7) purchase an opening inventory of products and other supplies and materials prior to commencing operations;
- (8) provide proof prior to commencing operations, in a form satisfactory to us, that your operation of the Franchise at the Franchise location does not violate any applicable state or local zoning or land use laws, ordinances, or regulations, or any restrictive covenants that apply to such location;
- (9) provide proof prior to commencing operations, in a form satisfactory to us, that you (and/or your General Manager, as defined in Section 4.1, if any) are legally authorized and have all licenses necessary to perform all of the services to be offered by your Franchise, and that your organizational structure is consistent with all legal requirements;
- (10) at all times after commencing operations, utilize all approved internal and external marketing programs for the Franchise;
- (11) prior to commencing operations, obtain HealthSource Chiropractic stationery, envelopes, and business cards;
- (12) acquire all required insurance policies as required under Section 10.8 below;
- (13) do any other acts necessary to open and operate the Franchise in accordance with this Agreement (including, without limitation, becoming fully active on our designated billing system as required under Section 3.4 below);
- (14) obtain our approval to open the Franchise for business; and
- (15) open the Franchise for business.
For purposes of the following paragraph, you must achieve each of the foregoing requirements in this paragraph before your Clinic is deemed to be "open."
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Healthsource Chiropractic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, you must obtain Healthsource Chiropractic's approval before opening your franchise for business. To be considered "open", you must fulfill several requirements before commencing operations.
These requirements include constructing and decorating the franchise location according to Healthsource Chiropractic's approved plans and specifications. You must also purchase and install all required equipment, furniture, furnishings, and signs. Completing all training requirements outlined in Section 4 of the agreement is mandatory, as is purchasing an opening inventory of products and supplies.
Additionally, you must provide proof, satisfactory to Healthsource Chiropractic, that your franchise operation complies with all applicable zoning and land use laws, and that you possess all necessary licenses to perform the services offered. You're also required to obtain Healthsource Chiropractic stationery, envelopes, and business cards, and acquire all required insurance policies. Finally, you must become fully active on Healthsource Chiropractic's designated billing system.