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General Nutrition Centers
GNC is the leading specialty retailer of vitamins, minerals, herbs and sports nutrition supplements and is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the accelerating self-care trend. As the leading provider of products and information for personal health enhancement, the company holds the largest specialty-retail share of the nutritional supplement market. GNC was ranked America's #1 retail franchise for 17 consecutive years.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1935
Franchising Since:
1988
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
2,162
45.2%
Company-Owned Units:
2,625
54.8%
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Total Operating Units:
4,787
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
3,747
64.8%
In 50 States
Canada:
1,212
21%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
822
14.2%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
5,781
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. California
0
2. Florida
0
3. Texas
0
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
GNC Directors of Financing promote minority assistance programs including the Local Initiative Support Corporation and programs associated with the International Franchise Association.
