Does HealthSource Chiropractic grant franchisees the right to use the 'America's Chiropractor' mark?

According to Healthsource Chiropractic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are granted the right to use the 'America's Chiropractor' mark. Item 13 of the FDD lists the trademarks that Healthsource Chiropractic allows its franchisees to use, which includes (1) the name "HealthSource Chiropractic," (2) the mark "America's Chiropractor" (3) the mark "HealthSource Chiropractic & Progressive Wellness," (4) the mark "The World's Chiropractor," (5) the mark "HealthSource," (6) the "HS HealthSource" logo and (7) the "HS" logo used on their vitamins and supplements.

Healthsource Chiropractic's right to license the "HealthSource Chiropractic" Mark and similar names using the term "HealthSource" is subject to an agreement with Cigna Intellectual Property, Inc. According to the agreement, Healthsource Chiropractic can only use the mark with "chiropractic services and physical therapy; medical and radiology services pertaining to chiropractic and physical therapy."

The FDD also indicates that the 'America's Chiropractor' mark is registered with the PTO (Patent and Trademark Office) under registration number 3684631. The registration date is listed as September 15, 2009, with a renewal date of October 30, 2018, and it is registered on the Supplemental Register. The FDD states that franchisees' right to use the marks is derived from the Franchise Agreement and is contingent upon compliance with the agreement, including timely payments. Healthsource Chiropractic also states that franchisees must use the marks as the sole identification of their franchise, while also identifying themselves as the independent owner of the franchise in a prescribed manner.