What benefits does the developer recognize from operating a Healthsource Chiropractic Clinic utilizing the System?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
BACKGROUND
- A.
Through the expenditure of considerable time, effort and money, we and our affiliates have devised a system for the establishment and operation of a HealthSource Chiropractic business model that specializes in "progressive rehabilitation," by offering physical therapy and chiropractic services together as a comprehensive solution for pain relief, restoration of function, wellness care and other related services and products (all of which we refer to in this Agreement as the "System").
- B.
The System includes procedures, specifications, techniques and procedures that we may designate for operating a chiropractic business.
This business model includes a clinic model offering all of our franchised services and products (individually, a "Clinic" or "Clinic," and collectively, the "Clinics" or "Clinics").
Subject to an additional fee, we also offer additional programs, products and services as more fully described herein, which additional programs, products and services may change from time to time.
- C.
The System and Clinics are identified by means of certain trade names, service marks, trademarks, logos, emblems, and indicia of origin, including, but not limited, to the mark "HEALTHSOURCE", "HS", and "America's Chiropractor" and such other trade names, service marks, and trademarks as are now designated and may hereafter be designated by Franchisor in writing for use in connection with the System (the "Marks").
The parties agree and acknowledge that Franchisor has established substantial goodwill and business value in its Marks, expertise, and System.
- D.
Franchisor grants qualified third parties the right to develop a certain number of Clinics within a defined site selection area (the "Site Selection Area") in accordance with the terms of this Agreement to which Developer must be strictly adhere, with each Clinic within the Site Selection Area being opened and operating utilizing the Marks and System pursuant to the terms and conditions set forth in a separate form of Franchisor's then-current form of franchise agreement (each, a "Franchise Agreement").
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Healthsource Chiropractic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company and its affiliates have invested significant resources to develop a system for operating a HealthSource Chiropractic business. This system specializes in "progressive rehabilitation," integrating physical therapy and chiropractic services to provide comprehensive solutions for pain relief, functional restoration, wellness care, and related services and products.
The HealthSource Chiropractic system encompasses specific procedures, specifications, and techniques designed for operating a chiropractic business. This includes a clinic model that offers all of the franchised services and products. The franchise also offers additional programs, products, and services, which may be subject to additional fees and may change over time.
The franchise identifies the System and Clinics through trade names, service marks, trademarks, logos, emblems, and indicia of origin, including the marks "HEALTHSOURCE", "HS", and "America's Chiropractor". Healthsource Chiropractic has established substantial goodwill and business value in its Marks, expertise, and System. The franchisor grants qualified third parties the right to develop a certain number of Clinics within a defined site selection area in accordance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement.