After the termination or expiration of a Healthsource Chiropractic franchise, what are the franchisee's obligations regarding uniforms bearing Healthsource Chiropractic marks?

According to the 2025 Healthsource Chiropractic Franchise Disclosure Document, after the termination or expiration of a franchise, franchisees must remove all Healthsource Chiropractic marks from uniforms or, if directed by Healthsource Chiropractic, cease using the uniforms altogether. This requirement is part of a broader set of obligations aimed at protecting Healthsource Chiropractic's intellectual property and brand identity.

This means that upon termination or expiration, a franchisee cannot continue to use uniforms that display the Healthsource Chiropractic brand. They must either remove the logos and branding or stop using the uniforms entirely, depending on Healthsource Chiropractic's instructions. This is a standard practice in franchising to ensure that former franchisees do not misrepresent themselves as being affiliated with the brand and to prevent any potential damage to the brand's reputation.

Failure to comply with these post-termination obligations could lead to legal action by Healthsource Chiropractic to protect its trademarks and brand. Franchisees should carefully review Section 16 of the franchise agreement to fully understand all their responsibilities upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement.