What is the duration of the non-solicitation period following the termination of the Healthsource Chiropractic agreement?

According to Healthsource Chiropractic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the non-solicitation agreement lasts for two years following the termination or expiration of the franchise agreement. During this period, the Licensed Provider (franchisee) is prohibited from directly or indirectly soliciting chiropractic, physical therapy, rehabilitation, weight loss, or related services or products from anyone who was a patient of the clinic within the two years before the termination or expiration.

Additionally, the franchisee cannot interfere with Healthsource Chiropractic's relationships with its other franchisees, vendors, suppliers, or referral sources during this two-year period. This restriction aims to protect Healthsource Chiropractic's patient base and business relationships after a franchise agreement ends.

This non-solicitation clause is a standard practice in franchising to safeguard the brand's goodwill and customer relationships. Prospective Healthsource Chiropractic franchisees should understand that this restriction will limit their ability to immediately compete for patients and business contacts associated with the franchise if they leave the system. The franchisee must also ensure their employees comply with similar restrictive covenants through a separate agreement.