If Healthsource Chiropractic establishes a System Website, what must a franchisee include on their advertising materials?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- c. All advertising you employ must be completely factual, in good taste (in our judgment), and conform to the highest standards of ethical advertising and all legal requirements. You agree that in all dealings with us, your customers, your suppliers, and public officials, you will adhere to the highest standards of honesty, integrity, fair dealing and ethical conduct. You further agree to refrain from any business or advertising practice that may be harmful to the business of HealthSource Chiropractic, the Franchise, and/or the goodwill associated with the Marks and other HealthSource Chiropractic franchises.
- d. You must notify us in writing within 5 days of (1) the commencement of any action, suit, or proceeding, and/or of the issuance of any order, writ, injunction, award, or decree of any court, agency, or other governmental unit, that may adversely affect your and/or the Franchise's operation, financial condition, or reputation, including, without limitation, any and all claims of malpractice brought against you or any professional affiliated with you, regardless of the nature of the claim, anticipated outcome or remedies sought; and/or (2) your receipt or knowledge any notice of violation of any law, ordinance, or regulation relating to health or safety.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Agreement for HealthSource Chiropractic, the document does not explicitly state what a franchisee must include on their advertising materials if HealthSource Chiropractic establishes a System Website. However, the agreement does state that all advertising employed by the franchisee must be completely factual, in good taste, and conform to the highest standards of ethical advertising and all legal requirements.
Additionally, franchisees must avoid any business or advertising practice that may be harmful to the business of HealthSource Chiropractic, the Franchise, and/or the goodwill associated with the Marks and other HealthSource Chiropractic franchises. Franchisees are also required to notify HealthSource Chiropractic in writing within 5 days of the commencement of any action, suit, or proceeding that may adversely affect the Franchise's operation, financial condition, or reputation.
While the FDD does not provide specific requirements for advertising content related to a System Website, it emphasizes compliance with ethical and legal standards, and the protection of the HealthSource Chiropractic brand. A prospective franchisee should seek clarification from the franchisor regarding specific advertising guidelines and requirements related to the System Website to ensure compliance and maintain brand consistency.