What is the initial franchise fee for a Healthsource Chiropractic start-up clinic?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must pay to us a lump sum initial franchise fee upon signing your Franchise Agreement. The initial franchise fee for Start-up Clinics is an amount equal to $60,000.00 for the first franchise purchased. The Initial Franchise Fee does not include the fee to purchase our optional programs with your franchise. The Initial Franchise Fee is fully earned by us when paid, and is not refundable in whole or in part under any circumstances.
If you qualify for the VetFran program sponsored by the International Franchise Association, then the Development Fee or the Initial Franchise Fee for your first franchise will be reduced by $5,000.
In certain cases, we may permit you to make alternate arrangements for the payment of the Initial Franchise Fee; specifically, we may allow you to pay us a non-refundable deposit to reserve your Protected Territory for a stated period of time. If a deposit arrangement is agreed upon, the initial franchise fee is paid in two installments - a negotiated amount is paid when you sign our franchise deposit acknowledgement agreement, and then the balance is paid when you sign the Franchise Agreement. The deposit is not refundable, but if you fulfill all the requirements to purchase a Franchise within the stated time period, the deposit will be applied toward the Initial Franchise Fee. Approved deposits may not be made earlier than 14 days following your receipt of this Franchise Disclosure Document. Our standard forms of franchise deposit acknowledgement agreements are contained in Exhibit K. We do not guaranty that the foregoing alternate payment arrangement will be available to any particular franchisee, or that any particular franchisee will meet the characteristics and requirements we apply to determine who is eligible for such arrangement.
See Exhibit L for any state-specific disclosures about your initial franchise fee.
Source: Item 5 — Initial Fees (FDD pages 15–16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Healthsource Chiropractic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial franchise fee for a start-up clinic is $60,000. This fee is a one-time, lump-sum payment due upon signing the Franchise Agreement for the first franchise purchased. It's important to note that this fee does not include the cost of any optional programs offered by Healthsource Chiropractic.
Healthsource Chiropractic states that the initial franchise fee is fully earned upon payment and is non-refundable under any circumstances. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as the fee compensates the franchisor for the initial costs of granting the franchise, including training, territory analysis, and brand access.
However, Healthsource Chiropractic does offer some potential discounts or alternative payment arrangements. Specifically, qualified veterans participating in the VetFran program may be eligible for a $5,000 reduction in the initial franchise fee. Additionally, Healthsource Chiropractic may, in certain cases, allow franchisees to pay a non-refundable deposit to reserve a protected territory, with the balance of the initial franchise fee due upon signing the Franchise Agreement. These arrangements are not guaranteed and are subject to Healthsource Chiropractic's approval. Prospective franchisees should inquire about eligibility for these options.
It is also important to review Exhibit L of the FDD for any state-specific disclosures regarding the initial franchise fee, as these may provide additional information or requirements depending on the franchisee's location.