What is the process by which Healthsource Chiropractic discloses knowledge of the methods of training employees?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
do not sign a Franchise Agreement or I do not pay the entire remaining portion of the Initial Franchise Fee on or before the Deadline Date, I will not have the right to operate a HealthSource Chiropractic franchise in the Protected Territory or use any HealthSource marks, logos, information or materials, and HealthSource may grant all or any portion the Protected Territory to another person or entity.
- d. HealthSource's acceptance of the Deposit does not constitute the grant of any rights to me to operate a HealthSource chiropractic clinic or use HealthSource's marks, logos, information or materials in practice or otherwise, and that such rights may only be granted through a Franchise Agreement that has been duly executed by both me and HealthSource.
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- Non-Disclosure of Confidential Information. After I submit my Deposit, I further understand that HealthSource may disclose to me its confidential and proprietary information, including: (a) services and products offered and sold at HealthSource Chiropracticfranchises; (b) knowledge of sales and profit performance of any one or more HealthSource Chiropracticfranchises; (c) knowledge of sources of products sold at HealthSource Chiropracticfranchises, advertising and promotional programs, and image and decor; (d) methods, techniques, formats, specifications, procedures, information, systems, and knowledge of, and experience in, the development, operation, and franchising of HealthSource Chiropracticfranchises; and (e) the selection and methods of training employees, all of which may be disclosed verbally or visually via training programs, or in written form via HealthSource's Operations Manual, or otherwise (referred to as "Confidential Information" whether or not marked as such). I acknowledge and agree that HealthSource is the sole owner of the Confidential Information and that I and my employees, representatives and agents: (x) will not use the Confidential Information for any purpose other than the operation of a HealthSource franchise; (y) will maintain the absolute confidentiality of the Confidential Information; and (z) will not
make unauthorized copies of any portion of the Confidential Information, and will return to HealthSource all tangible materials and media containing Confidential Information, including all copies thereof, upon HealthSource's request. I agree that the foregoing restrictions will apply even if I do not enter into a Franchise Agreement with HealthSource or if this Acknowledgement is revoked or expires or terminates, but nothing contained herein shall prevent me from using information or knowledge that is publicly available.
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- Governing Law, Venue.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Healthsource Chiropractic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the methods of training employees are considered confidential and proprietary information. Healthsource Chiropractic may disclose this information verbally or visually through training programs, or in written form via the Healthsource Chiropractic Operations Manual, or otherwise.
Healthsource Chiropractic will disclose much of the above-described information to you in advising you about site selection, providing our Initial Training, providing access to the Operations Manual, and providing guidance and assistance to you under this Agreement. Franchisees are required to establish training programs for their employees and/or independent contractors as prescribed in writing by Healthsource Chiropractic from time to time. Franchisees must also ensure their employees sign an agreement to maintain the confidentiality of Healthsource Chiropractic's proprietary information and trade secrets.
Prior to opening, franchisees and their designated staff must attend Healthsource Chiropractic's initial training program. This Initial Training currently includes virtual classroom and self-directed instruction and Franchise operation training, but may in the future be conducted at our training facility, an affiliate, a conference facility, a HealthSource Chiropractic Franchise location we designate, your Franchise location, and/or at another location we designate. There is no tuition charge for this initial training. Healthsource Chiropractic also requires that the franchisee's General Manager and/or other employees complete additional training programs at places and times as Healthsource Chiropractic may request from time to time during the Term of this Agreement.