Source: FranopolisHealthSource Chiropractic
The Business
SourcesThe current franchisor began offering franchises in February 2006.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The current franchisor was formed on December 5, 2005 as an Ohio limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
The name of the franchisor’s parent company is ZCS Holdings, Inc., whose owners are Smith Holdings Diversified, Ltd. and MacAuley Holdings Diversified, Ltd.,.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 1 · View Source
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We began offering HealthSource Chiropractic franchises in February 2006.
We are an Ohio limited liability company incorporated on December 5, 2005.
Source NotesThe name of our parent company is ZCS Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings”), whose owners are Smith Holdings Diversified, Ltd. (“Smith”) and MacAuley Holdings Diversified, Ltd., (“MacAuley”).
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Conversion Clinic - Total Estimated Initial Investment | $83,447 to $400,005 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT $ 83,447 to $ 400,005 |
| Start-up Clinic - Total Estimated Initial Investment | $435,932 to $635,078 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT $ 435,932 to $ 635,078 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Marketing & Advertising
- Advertising Fee 2% of gross revenues.
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Liquidated Damages Resulting from Violation of Restrictive Covenants | $50,000, plus any actual damages incurred by us exceeding that amount, and all attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by us, to enforce the restrictive covenants in Section 9 of the Franchise Agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Local and Regional Advertising Cooperatives | An amount set by the cooperative, but not more than 5% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Initial Franchise Fee - chiropractor-owned Conversion Clinic | The Initial Franchise Fee for one chiropractor-owned Conversion Clinic is an amount equal to $35,000.00. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| VetFran Discount | If you qualify for the VetFran program sponsored by the International Franchise Association, then the Initial Franchise Fee for your first franchise will be reduced by $5,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Audit Expenses | Cost of audit and inspection (currently $1,200), plus any reasonable accounting and legal expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Local Marketing Requirement | Local Marketing Requirement The greater of 5% of gross revenues or $3,000 Monthly as incurred | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Initial Franchise Fee - ten or more Franchised Clinics | $ 35,000 per unit Ten (10) or more Franchised Clinics | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Initial Franchise Fee - three to five Franchised Clinics | $ 45,000 per unit Three (3) to Five (5) Franchised Clinics | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Technology Fee | Technology Fee $199.00 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial Franchise Fee - two Franchised Clinics | $ 110,000.00 Two (2) Franchised Clinics | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Data Security Fee | Data Security Fee $15.00 per email address | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial Franchise Fee - six to nine Franchised Clinics | $ 40,000 per unit Six (6) to Nine (9) Franchised Clinics | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Initial Franchise Fee - Start-up Clinic | The Initial Franchise Fee for Start-up Clinics is an amount equal to $60,000.00 for the first franchise purchased. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Continuing Franchise Fee | Continuing Franchise Fee 7% of gross revenues | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Fee for failure to open - second threshold | If you do not open for business within 90 days if you are a Conversion Clinic, or within 455 days if you are a Start-Up Clinic, after execution of the Franchise Agreement, you will be assessed a $1,000.00 monthly fee until you open. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Interest | Interest Lesser of 15% per annum, and the highest commercial contract interest rate permitted by law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Advertising Fee | Advertising Fee 2% of gross revenues. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Fee for failure to open - third threshold | If you do not open for business within 210 days if you are a Conversion Clinic, or within 545 days if you are a Start-Up Clinic, after execution of the Franchise Agreement, you will be assessed a $2,000.00 monthly fee until you open. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Fee for failure to open - first threshold | If you do not open for business within 60 days if you are a Conversion Clinic, or within 365 days if you are a Start-Up Clinic, after execution of the Franchise Agreement, you will be assessed a $500.00 monthly fee until you open. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Late Reporting Fee | $100 per week | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Fee if Franchise Not Live on Software System after month six | After month six, the fee will increase to $1,000 per month, starting in month seven. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesTraining & Support
SourcesThe franchisor estimates that Clinics will typically open for business approximately 8 to 12 months after signing the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesWe estimate that Clinics will typically open for business approximately 8 to 12 months after signing the Franchise Agreement.
Franchisor Financing
SourcesThe franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing to franchisees in the normal course. The franchisor does not guaranty your note, lease or obligations.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing to franchisees in the normal course. We do not guaranty your note, lease or obligations.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 130 | 0 | — | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 72 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 72 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 128 | 0 | 128 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 72 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 138 130 - 8
Company Owned 2023 0 0 0
2024 Year-End Counts
Company Owned 2024 0 0 0
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 132 128 -4
Company Owned 2025 0 0 0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2025 132 128 - 4
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The current franchisor began offering franchises in February 2006.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
The current franchisor was formed on December 5, 2005 as an Ohio limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
The name of the franchisor’s parent company is ZCS Holdings, Inc., whose owners are Smith Holdings Diversified, Ltd. and MacAuley Holdings Diversified, Ltd.,.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We began offering HealthSource Chiropractic franchises in February 2006.
We are an Ohio limited liability company incorporated on December 5, 2005.
Source NotesThe name of our parent company is ZCS Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings”), whose owners are Smith Holdings Diversified, Ltd. (“Smith”) and MacAuley Holdings Diversified, Ltd., (“MacAuley”).
04Bankruptcy Disclosure
This FDD reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure under Item 4.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 · Item 4 · View Source
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Source NotesNo bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this Item.
06Ongoing And Other Fees
The advertising fee is 2% of gross revenues.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 · Item 6 · View Source
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Source NotesAdvertising Fee 2% of gross revenues.
10Financing Offered By The Franchisor
The franchisor does not offer direct or indirect financing to franchisees in the normal course. The franchisor does not guaranty your note, lease or obligations.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 34 · Item 10 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not offer direct or indirect financing to franchisees in the normal course. We do not guaranty your note, lease or obligations.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The franchisor estimates that Clinics will typically open for business approximately 8 to 12 months after signing the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 · Item 11 · View Source
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Source NotesWe estimate that Clinics will typically open for business approximately 8 to 12 months after signing the Franchise Agreement.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor does not own any rights in or licenses to any patents or have any pending patent applications that are material to the franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 51 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not own any rights in or licenses to any patents or have any pending patent applications that are material to the franchise.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 66 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figures to promote our franchises.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 128 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
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21Franchisor Financial Statements
The franchisor’s financial reporting year ends on December 31.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 79 · Item 21 · View Source
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Source NotesOur fiscal year end is December 31.
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