What is the process by which Healthsource Chiropractic discloses knowledge of the selection 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;
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Healthsource Chiropractic Franchise Disclosure Document, Healthsource Chiropractic may disclose its knowledge of the selection and methods of training employees verbally or visually through training programs, or in written form via Healthsource's Operations Manual. This information is considered confidential and proprietary.
Prospective franchisees should understand that this information is protected. Franchisees and their employees must sign a written agreement to maintain the confidentiality of Healthsource Chiropractic's confidential information, proprietary information, and trade secrets. A copy of each signed agreement must be forwarded to Healthsource Chiropractic.
Healthsource Chiropractic also requires franchisees to establish any training programs for their employees and/or independent contractors that Healthsource Chiropractic may prescribe in writing from time to time. Franchisees are required to enroll in and maintain human resources and payroll services from a designated vendor, which includes payroll processing, payroll tax filing, human resource solutions, benefits administration services, hiring, and employee onboarding. Franchisees must also ensure that all employees and independent contractors maintain a neat and clean appearance and conform to the standards of dress specified in the Operations Manual.