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What is the effect of Healthsource Chiropractic accepting the Deposit?

Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

opractic | | clinic in the Protected Territory, I am submitting this Franchise Deposit Acknowledgement (this | | "Acknowledgement") and my deposit in the amount of $ (the "Deposit") to HealthSource. | | | | Upon receipt of this signed Acknowledgement and the Deposit, HealthSource agrees to not grant the | | Protected Territory to any third party until after, 20 (the "Deadline Date"), and to | | provide me with access to certain training, information and materials relating to operating a HealthSource |

    1. FDD. I have received the HealthSource Franchise Disclosure Document, and all Exhibits attached thereto, more than 14 calendar days before the date of my execution hereof. I have received a completed form of this Acknowledgement more than 7 business days before the date of my execution hereof.
    1. Deposit Terms. In connection with making the Deposit, I understand and acknowledge the following:
    • a. My entire Deposit will be applied toward the Initial Franchise Fee payable under the HealthSource Franchise Agreement, if and when I enter into a Franchise Agreement with HealthSource.
    • b. Upon my submission of this Acknowledgement, my entire Deposit will be deemed earned by HealthSource for the processing of my application, for reserving the Protected Territory, providing initial training and disclosure of confidential information, and for services performed following approval of my application.
    • c. If HealthSource and I do not sign a Franchise Agreement or I do not pay the entire remaining portion of the Initial Franchise Fee on or before the Deadline Date, I will not have the right to operate a HealthSource Chiropractic franchise in the Protected Territory or use any HealthSource marks, logos, information or materials, and HealthSource may grant all or any portion the Protected Territory to another person or entity.
    • d. HealthSource's acceptance of the Deposit does not constitute the grant of any rights to me to operate a HealthSource chiropractic clinic or use HealthSource's marks, logos, information or materials in practice or otherwise, and that such rights may only be granted through a Franchise Agreement that has been duly executed by both me and HealthSource.
    1. Non-Disclosure of Confidential Information. After I submit my Deposit, I further understand that HealthSource may disclose to me its confidential and proprietary information, including: (a) services and products offered and sold at HealthSource Chiropracticfranchises;

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Healthsource Chiropractic Franchise Disclosure Document, Healthsource Chiropractic's acceptance of a deposit from a potential franchisee has several key effects. Upon submission of the Franchise Deposit Acknowledgement, the entire deposit is considered earned by Healthsource Chiropractic. This covers the processing of the application, reserving the protected territory for the applicant, providing initial training, and disclosing confidential information. Healthsource Chiropractic also agrees not to grant the protected territory to any third party until after a specified deadline date.

However, the acceptance of the deposit does not automatically grant the applicant the right to operate a Healthsource Chiropractic clinic or use Healthsource Chiropractic's trademarks, logos, information, or materials. These rights are only granted through a fully executed Franchise Agreement. If a Franchise Agreement is not signed, or the remaining portion of the initial franchise fee is not paid by the deadline, the applicant loses the right to operate a Healthsource Chiropractic franchise in the protected territory. In this case, Healthsource Chiropractic reserves the right to grant the territory to another person or entity.

In summary, while the deposit secures the territory temporarily and provides access to initial training and information, it does not guarantee a franchise. The prospective franchisee must still meet all requirements and execute the Franchise Agreement to gain full rights to operate a Healthsource Chiropractic clinic. This arrangement is fairly typical in franchising, where an initial deposit demonstrates commitment but doesn't finalize the agreement.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.