For how long after the termination of the Healthsource Chiropractic agreement are you prohibited from interfering with Healthsource Chiropractic's relationships with its franchisees, vendors, or suppliers?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (c) Non-Solicitation. Licensed Provider agrees that during the Agreement Term, and thereafter for a period of two (2) years following any termination or expiration of this Agreement, Licensed Provider will not, directly or indirectly, (a) solicit for chiropractic, physical therapy, rehabilitation, weight loss, or related services or products with any person who was a patient of the Clinic within the two year period prior to such termination or expiration; or (b) interfere with Management Company's or HealthSource's relationship with any of its franchisees, vendors, suppliers or referral sources.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Healthsource Chiropractic Franchise Disclosure Document, the Licensed Provider is restricted from interfering with Healthsource Chiropractic's relationships with its franchisees, vendors, suppliers, or referral sources for a period of two years following the termination or expiration of the agreement. This restriction is part of the non-solicitation agreement.
This means that after the franchise agreement ends, the franchisee (or Licensed Provider) cannot actively disrupt or damage the relationships Healthsource Chiropractic has established with its network of franchisees, its suppliers, or other business partners. This provision aims to protect Healthsource Chiropractic's business interests and maintain stability within its franchise system.
For a prospective Healthsource Chiropractic franchisee, this clause is a significant consideration. It limits their ability to engage with the Healthsource Chiropractic network for two years after leaving the system, even if they start a competing business. It is important to understand the scope of this restriction and how it might affect future business endeavors after the franchise term.