After signing an agreement to abide by non-solicitation, non-disparagement, and non-compete covenants, is a Healthsource Chiropractic franchisee required to forward a copy of the signed agreement to the franchisor?

According to the 2025 Healthsource Chiropractic Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to ensure that their employees and independent contractors sign a written agreement to maintain the confidentiality of Healthsource Chiropractic's confidential information, proprietary information, and trade secrets. Franchisees must then forward a copy of each signed agreement to Healthsource Chiropractic.

This requirement ensures that Healthsource Chiropractic can protect its sensitive business information and maintain uniformity across all franchise locations. By having a copy of each agreement, Healthsource Chiropractic can verify compliance and take appropriate action if any breaches occur. This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, as franchisors need to protect their intellectual property and trade secrets.

For a prospective Healthsource Chiropractic franchisee, this means they will need to implement a system for collecting and forwarding these signed agreements. This may involve creating a process for new hires and contractors to sign the agreement as part of their onboarding and ensuring that copies are promptly sent to Healthsource Chiropractic. Failure to comply with this requirement could potentially lead to penalties or other consequences outlined in the franchise agreement.