Can Healthsource Chiropractic charge me for hard or digital copies of marketing materials?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- We may establish, maintain, and administer an Ad Fund. As available, we will provide you with digital copies of our marketing materials via our intranet. (Franchise Agreement – Section 11.1). The Ad Fund will be used to support and pay for marketing programs we deem necessary, desirable, or appropriate to promote the services and products offered by your and other Clinics. Also, we may, at our discretion, charge you for hard or digital copies of marketing materials.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 34–44)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Healthsource Chiropractic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Healthsource Chiropractic may charge franchisees for hard or digital copies of marketing materials. While Healthsource Chiropractic will provide digital copies of marketing materials via its intranet as available, it retains the discretion to charge for these copies, as well as for hard copies.
This policy means that franchisees may need to factor in additional costs for accessing marketing materials beyond the initial franchise fee and ongoing advertising contributions. It is important to note that Healthsource Chiropractic also requires franchisees to spend a minimum amount on local advertising, promotion, and marketing, specifically the greater of $3,000 or 5% of gross revenues each month. Therefore, franchisees should clarify the potential costs for marketing materials to accurately budget their advertising expenses.
Prospective franchisees should inquire about the typical costs associated with obtaining hard or digital copies of marketing materials to better understand the potential financial implications. Understanding these costs will help in assessing the overall investment and operational expenses related to the Healthsource Chiropractic franchise.