After the transfer, termination, or expiration of the Healthsource Chiropractic agreement, for how long are you restricted from soliciting patients of the Healthsource Chiropractic franchise?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e request within 10 days after notice from us, we have the right to enter the Premises and make the required changes at your expense, and you agree to reimburse us for those expenses on demand. You irrevocably appoint HealthSource Chiropractic your attorney-in-fact to take the actions described in this paragraph if you do not do so yourself within 10 days after termination of this Agreement.
- 16.4 Confidential Information. You agree that on termination or expiration of the Franchise you will immediately cease to use any of the Confidential Information and agree not to use it in any business or for any other purpose. You further agree that all non-disclosure and related covenants set forth in Section 9 above shall survive such termination or expiration and you will immediately return to us all copies of the Operations Manual and any written Confidential Information or other confidential materials that we have loaned or provided to you.
- 16.5 Other Actions.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Healthsource Chiropractic Franchise Disclosure Document, the specific duration of the restriction on soliciting patients after the termination, transfer, or expiration of the franchise agreement is not explicitly detailed in the provided excerpts. However, the FDD does state that upon termination, franchisees must adhere to obligations, and covenants, particularly those related to confidential information and non-competition, which survive the termination or expiration of the agreement.
Specifically, franchisees are prohibited from using confidential information in any business or for any purpose after termination. They must also return all copies of the Operations Manual and any written confidential information. Moreover, franchisees cannot identify any business they are associated with as a current or former HealthSource Chiropractic franchise and cannot use any marks or commercial symbols that suggest an association with HealthSource Chiropractic.
To fully understand the restrictions regarding soliciting patients, prospective franchisees should carefully review Article 9, which is referenced as containing covenants that survive termination, and seek clarification from the franchisor regarding the specific terms and duration of these restrictions. Understanding these obligations is crucial for franchisees planning their future business activities after leaving the HealthSource Chiropractic system.