Can Healthsource Chiropractic waive or modify provisions of other franchise agreements in a non-uniform manner?
Healthsource_Chiropractic Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 1.5 Non-Uniform Agreements. You acknowledge and agree that we have previously entered into franchise agreements with other franchisees, that we may in the future enter into franchise agreements with other franchisees, and that some or all of those franchise agreements may have terms substantially different from those in this Agreement. You also acknowledge and agree that we may, in our sole discretion and business judgment, waive or modify comparable provisions of any of those franchise agreements in a non-uniform manner, so long as we do so on a reasonably non-discriminatory basis.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 77–282)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Healthsource Chiropractic's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Healthsource Chiropractic may enter into franchise agreements with different terms than those in the current agreement. Healthsource Chiropractic retains the discretion to waive or modify provisions in other franchise agreements in a non-uniform manner, provided they do so on a reasonably non-discriminatory basis.
This means that some Healthsource Chiropractic franchisees might have different contractual obligations or benefits compared to others. These differences could arise from negotiations, market conditions, or other factors considered relevant by Healthsource Chiropractic. However, Healthsource Chiropractic is expected to apply these waivers or modifications in a way that does not unfairly discriminate against any particular franchisee.
As a prospective franchisee, it is important to understand that the terms of your agreement may not be identical to those of other franchisees. While Healthsource Chiropractic is expected to act reasonably and without discrimination, the possibility of non-uniform agreements introduces an element of uncertainty. It would be prudent to discuss with Healthsource Chiropractic the criteria and circumstances under which such waivers or modifications are granted to other franchisees to fully understand the potential implications.