If I propose to transfer my Healthsource Chiropractic franchise, what must I do regarding the transfer application?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- e. If you propose to Transfer this Agreement, the Franchise or its assets, or any Interest, or if any of your Principal Owners proposes to Transfer a controlling Interest in you or make a Transfer that is one of a series of Transfers which taken together would constitute the Transfer of a controlling Interest in you, then you must apply to us for approval of such Transfer sign such forms and procedures as we have in effect at that time, the person or entity to whom you wish to make the Transfer ("Proposed New Owner") must apply to us for acceptance as a franchisee, and you must submit to us all of the information and documentation required for us to evaluate the proposed Transfer and to confirm that all of the conditions set forth in Section 14.5 below have been, or will be, satisfied.
- 14.5 Conditions for Approval of Transfer. If you and your Principal Owners are in full compliance with this Agreement, both monetary and otherwise, we will not unreasonably withhold our approval of a Transfer that meets all the applicable requirements of this Section 14. The Proposed New Owner must be of good moral character and otherwise meet our then applicable standards for HealthSource Chiropractic Clinic franchisees. For any proposed Transfer, all of the following conditions must be met before or at the time of the Transfer:
- a. in our belief and judgment, the Proposed New Owner must have sufficient business experience, aptitude, and financial resources to operate the Franchise;
- b. you must pay any amounts owed for purchases from us and our affiliates, and any other amounts owed to us or our affiliates which are unpaid, including any Initial Franchisee Fee, Continuing Franchise Fees, and Advertising Fees;
- c. the Proposed New Owner's directors and such other personnel as we may designate must have successfully completed our Initial Training program and shall be legally authorized and have all licenses necessary to perform the services offered by the Franchise. The Proposed New Owner shall be responsible for any wages and compensation owed to, and the travel and living expenses (if the Initial Training program is not held virtually in the future, and including all transportation costs, room, board and meals) incurred by, the attendees who attend the Initial Training program;
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Healthsource Chiropractic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if you plan to transfer your franchise, you must apply to Healthsource Chiropractic for approval. This involves signing the forms and adhering to the procedures they have in place at that time. Additionally, the person or entity to whom you wish to transfer the franchise (the "Proposed New Owner") must also apply for acceptance as a franchisee.
You are required to submit all necessary information and documentation to allow Healthsource Chiropractic to evaluate the proposed transfer. This submission confirms that all conditions outlined in Section 14.5 of the franchise agreement have been or will be met. These conditions include ensuring the Proposed New Owner has sufficient business experience, aptitude, and financial resources to operate the Healthsource Chiropractic franchise.
Prior to or at the time of transfer, you must pay any outstanding amounts owed to Healthsource Chiropractic or its affiliates, including any unpaid Initial Franchisee Fee, Continuing Franchise Fees, and Advertising Fees. Furthermore, the Proposed New Owner's directors and other designated personnel must successfully complete the Initial Training program and hold all necessary licenses to perform the services offered by the franchise. The Proposed New Owner is responsible for all wages, compensation, travel, and living expenses associated with the Initial Training program.