What is the 'System' that Healthsource Chiropractic has devised?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
n whose business skill, financial capability and personal character we are relying in entering into this Agreement. Those individuals will be referred to in this Agreement as "Principal Owners".
1.2 The Franchise System.
a. Through the expenditure of considerable time, effort and money, we and our affiliates have devised a system for the establishment and operation of a HealthSource Chiropractic business model that specializes in "progressive rehabilitation," by offering physical therapy and chiropractic services together as a comprehensive solution for pain relief, restoration of function, wellness care and other related services and products (all of which we refer to in this Agreement as the "System"). The System includes procedures, specifications, techniques and procedures that we may designate for operating a chiropractic business. This business model includes a clinic model offering all of our franchised services and products (individually, a "Clinic" or "Clinic," and collectively, the "Clinics" or "Clinics"). Subject to an additional fee, we also offer additional programs, products and services as more fully described herein, which additional programs,
products and services may change from time to time. We identify the System by the use of certain trademarks, service marks and other commercial symbols, including the marks "HealthSource Chiropractic," "HS," and "America's Chiropractor" and certain associated designs, artwork and logos, which we may change or add to from time to time (the "Marks").
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Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Healthsource Chiropractic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'System' is a business model specializing in "progressive rehabilitation." This involves offering physical therapy and chiropractic services as a comprehensive solution for pain relief, restoration of function, wellness care, and related services and products. The System encompasses specific procedures, specifications, and techniques designated for operating a chiropractic business, all identified by trademarks like "HealthSource Chiropractic," "HS," and "America's Chiropractor."
Healthsource Chiropractic grants franchises to qualified individuals to operate a HealthSource Chiropractic Clinic in accordance with the System within a specified geographic territory. Franchisees can establish a new clinic or convert an existing chiropractic practice. In certain jurisdictions, Healthsource Chiropractic may offer franchises to individuals or entities not licensed to practice chiropractic care, who will then manage a clinic under the System by contracting with licensed professionals.
The System is maintained and updated by Healthsource Chiropractic, which continually reviews developments and may make changes, including adding new services, products, and equipment. Franchisees are required to adapt their operations to comply with these changes and are responsible for all associated costs. Franchisees also agree to participate in advisory councils formed by Healthsource Chiropractic, which may influence operational decisions. The franchisor also possesses confidential information and trade secrets, including knowledge of sales and profit performance, advertising and promotional programs, and methods of training employees.