In which states might Healthsource Chiropractic offer a 'Clinic Management Business' franchise?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- c. In certain cases, where permitted by law, we may offer franchises to persons or legal entities that meet our qualifications but are not licensed to practice or provide chiropractic care, and are willing to undertake the investment and effort to own and operate a business that will manage a Start-Up or Conversion Clinic under the System; we refer to these businesses as "Clinic Management Businesses." For example, certain states do not permit non-licensed persons to own and/or operate chiropractic practices, but some states do. In states that do not permit non-licensed persons to own or operate chiropractic practices, a Clinic Management Business may be offered. In states that do permit non-licensed persons to own and operate chiropractic practices, a Clinic Management Business Franchise is not necessary, but may be offered by us under certain circumstances.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Healthsource Chiropractic Franchise Disclosure Document, the availability of a 'Clinic Management Business' franchise depends on state regulations regarding chiropractic practice ownership. Healthsource Chiropractic may offer this type of franchise in states that do not permit non-licensed individuals or entities to own and/or operate chiropractic practices. In these states, a Clinic Management Business can be established to manage a Start-Up or Conversion Clinic, which is operated by a licensed Professional Corporation (PC).
However, Healthsource Chiropractic may also offer a Clinic Management Business franchise in states that do permit non-licensed persons to own and operate chiropractic practices, although it is not necessary in those states. This implies that the decision to offer a Clinic Management Business in such states is at the discretion of Healthsource Chiropractic and may depend on specific circumstances or business strategies.
For prospective franchisees, this means that the opportunity to operate a Clinic Management Business is subject to the legal framework of the state in which they intend to establish the franchise. It is important to investigate the specific regulations regarding chiropractic practice ownership in their target state and to discuss the availability of a Clinic Management Business franchise with Healthsource Chiropractic during the franchise application process.