What is the Healthsource Chiropractic franchisee's obligation regarding the display of signs and materials?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
provision of this Section 9.3 would cause immediate and irreparable harm to us. Therefore, you acknowledge and agree that the foregoing restraints are fair and reasonable, are required for the protection of our legitimate business interests, and do not impose any undue hardship on you.
10. HEALTHSOURCE CHIROPRACTIC FRANCHISE OPERATING STANDARDS.
10.1 Condition and Appearance of the Franchise. You agree that:
a. neither the Franchise nor the Premises will be used for any purpose other than the operation of the Franchise in compliance with this Agreement;
b. you will maintain the condition and appearance of the Franchise; its equipment, furniture, furnishings, and signs; and the Premises in accordance with our standards and consistent with the image of a HealthSource Chiropractic Clinic franchise as an efficiently operated business offering high quality services, and observing the highest standards of cleanliness, sanitation, efficient, courteous service and pleasant ambiance, and in that connection will take, without limitation, the following actions during the Term of this Agreement: (1) thorough cleaning, repainting and redecorating of the interior and exterior of the Premises at reasonable intervals; (2) interior and exterior repair of the Premises; and (3) repair or replacement of damaged, worn out or obsolete equipment, furniture, furnishings and signs;
c. you will not make any material alterations to the Premises or the appearance of the Franchise, as originally developed, without our advance written approval. If you do so, we have the right, at our option and at your expense, to rectify alterations we have not previously approved;
d. you will promptly replace or add new equipment when we reasonably specify in order to meet changing standards or new methods of service;
e. on notice from us, you will engage in remodeling, expansion, redecorating and/or refurnishing of the Premises and the Franchise to reflect changes in the operations of HealthSource Chiropractic franchises that we prescribe and require of new franchisees, provided that (1) no material changes will be required unless there are at least 2 years remaining on the Initial Term or any renewal Term of this Agreement (all actual changes will be subject to our approval); and (2) we have completed the proposed change in at least twenty-five percent (25%) of all similarly situated HealthSource Chiropractic and affiliate-owned HealthSource Chiropractic Clinics, if there are any, and have undertaken a plan to make the proposed change in the balance of such HealthSource Chiropractic and affiliate-owned Clinics;
f. you will place or display at the Premises (interior and exterior) only those signs, emblems, designs, artwork, lettering, logos, and display and advertising materials that we from time to time approve; and
g. if at any time in our reasonable judgment, the general state of repair, appearance, or cleanliness of the Premises of the Franchise or its fixtures, equipment, furniture, or signs do not meet our standards, then we shall have the right to notify you specifying the action you must take to correct the deficiency.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Healthsource Chiropractic Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must maintain their franchise's condition and appearance, including signs, according to Healthsource Chiropractic's standards. This involves keeping the premises clean, sanitized, and well-maintained, and ensuring efficient, courteous service and a pleasant atmosphere. Franchisees must conduct thorough cleaning, repainting, and redecorating at reasonable intervals, along with necessary interior and exterior repairs.
Healthsource Chiropractic franchisees cannot make significant alterations to the premises or the franchise's appearance without prior written approval from Healthsource Chiropractic. If unapproved alterations are made, Healthsource Chiropractic has the right to rectify them at the franchisee's expense. Franchisees are also required to replace or add new equipment as reasonably specified by Healthsource Chiropractic to meet changing standards or new service methods.
Moreover, Healthsource Chiropractic may require franchisees to remodel, expand, redecorate, or refurnish the premises to reflect changes in the operations of Healthsource Chiropractic franchises, provided that at least two years remain on the franchise term and the changes have been implemented in at least 25% of similarly situated Healthsource Chiropractic and affiliate-owned clinics. Upon termination of the franchise agreement, franchisees must remove or modify any interior and exterior decor necessary to disassociate the premises from the Healthsource Chiropractic brand, including signage, posters, furniture, equipment, products, or display units bearing the Marks.