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General Nutrition Centers
(Inactive)
- GNC Franchising, LLC
- GNCI
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2514
- (800) 766-7099 / (412) 338-2503
- (412) 402-7105 (Fax)
- Mr. Bruce Pollock, Sr. Dir. Franchise Development
- [email protected]
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% |
| Total Operating Units | 4,787 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 3,747 | 64.8% | In 50 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1,212 | 21.0% | In 0 Provinces |
| International | 822 | 14.2% | In 0 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 5,781 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| California | 0 |
Registered in the 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
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General Information
| IFA Member | No |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | No |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 600 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | Yes |
| Financial Assistance | Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | No |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | No |
| Regional Advertising | No |
| Local Advertising | No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | Included |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation | N/A |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | Included |
| Inventory Control | Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Training
| On-Site in Local Corporate Store | 1 Week |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $100K |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $65K |
| Total Investment | $125-229K |
| Average Total Investment | $177K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | $40K |
| On-Going Royalty | 6% |
| Average Royalty | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | 3% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 1 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | 3-5 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 1,402 (avg.) |
| Preferred Site Types | Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall |
| Encourages Conversions | No |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | No |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 5 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 5 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 1 |
| Formal Education | 1 |
| Psychological Profile | 1 |
| Personal Interviews | 4 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 10/5/5 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | N/A |
| Passive Ownership? | Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? |
Yes, for 0 years |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | N/A |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, All United States |
| Canada | Yes, All Canada, except PQ |
| Overseas | Yes, All Countries |
