What marks identify the Healthsource Chiropractic System and Clinics?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Through the expenditure of considerable time, effort and money, we and our affiliates have devised a system for the establishment and operation of a HealthSource Chiropractic business model that specializes in "progressive rehabilitation," by offering physical therapy and chiropractic services together as a comprehensive solution for pain relief, restoration of function, wellness care and other related services and products (all of which we refer to in this Agreement as the "System"). The System includes procedures, specifications, techniques and procedures that we may designate for operating a chiropractic business. This business model includes a clinic model offering all of our franchised services and products (individually, a "Clinic" or "Clinic," and collectively, the "Clinics" or "Clinics"). Subject to an additional fee, we also offer additional programs, products and services as more fully described herein, which additional programs,
products and services may change from time to time. We identify the System by the use of certain trademarks, service marks and other commercial symbols, including the marks "HealthSource Chiropractic," "HS," and "America's Chiropractor" and certain associated designs, artwork and logos, which we may change or add to from time to time (the "Marks").
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Healthsource Chiropractic Franchise Disclosure Document, the HealthSource Chiropractic System and Clinics are identified by specific trademarks, service marks, and commercial symbols. These include the marks "HealthSource Chiropractic," "HS," and "America's Chiropractor," along with associated designs, artwork, and logos. HealthSource Chiropractic retains the right to modify or add to these marks over time.
HealthSource Chiropractic has invested significantly in promoting and protecting these marks. Franchisees are granted the right to use these marks, but this right is derived solely from the Franchise Agreement. Franchisees must adhere to HealthSource Chiropractic's standards and operating procedures, including timely payment of fees, to maintain their right to use the marks. Unauthorized use of the marks constitutes a breach of the agreement and an infringement of HealthSource Chiropractic's rights.
HealthSource Chiropractic maintains ownership of the goodwill associated with the marks, and any goodwill established through the franchisee's use inures exclusively to HealthSource Chiropractic's benefit. Franchisees acknowledge that the agreement does not confer any goodwill or other interests in the marks, other than the right to operate the franchise in compliance with the agreement. Franchisees are generally required to use the marks as the sole trade identification of the franchise, with a notice indicating independent ownership under a franchise agreement with HealthSource Chiropractic.