When operating a Healthsource Chiropractic franchise, how must I identify myself in addition to using the Marks?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must use the Marks as the sole identification of your franchise, but must also identify yourself as the independent owner of the franchise in the manner we prescribe. You may not use any Mark as part of any corporate or trade name, or with any prefix, suffix, or other modifying words, terms, designs or symbols, or in any modified form. You also may not use any Mark with the sale of any unauthorized service, to promote any business or commercial venture other than your Clinic franchise, or in any manner we have not expressly authorized in writing. You must prominently display the Marks on or with franchise posters and displays, service contracts, stationery, other forms we designate, and in the manner we prescribe; to give any notices of trade and service mark registrations and copyrights that we specify; and to obtain any fictitious or assumed name registrations that may be required under applicable law.
Source: Item 13 — Trademarks (FDD pages 47–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Healthsource Chiropractic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must use the Marks as the sole identification of their franchise, but they must also identify themselves as the independent owner of the franchise in a manner prescribed by Healthsource Chiropractic. Franchisees are prohibited from using any Mark as part of any corporate or trade name, or with any prefix, suffix, or other modifying words, terms, designs, or symbols, or in any modified form.
Additionally, franchisees cannot use any Mark with the sale of any unauthorized service, to promote any business or commercial venture other than their Clinic franchise, or in any manner not expressly authorized in writing by Healthsource Chiropractic. The Marks must be prominently displayed on franchise posters and displays, service contracts, stationery, and other forms designated by Healthsource Chiropractic.
Furthermore, franchisees must provide any notices of trade and service mark registrations and copyrights specified by Healthsource Chiropractic and obtain any fictitious or assumed name registrations that may be required under applicable law. These regulations ensure consistent branding and prevent misuse of the Healthsource Chiropractic trademarks, protecting both the franchisor's brand identity and the public's perception of the franchise.