GNC
Wellness & Personal Care · Weight Loss & Nutrition
- Active units
- 750
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About GNC
GNC, also known as General Nutrition Centers, is a well-established and trusted brand that offers a wide range of health and wellness products and services. With over 80 years in the industry, GNC has gained a reputation for providing high-quality supplements, vitamins, minerals, and other dietary products. Whether you're looking to enhance your fitness routine, manage weight, improve your overall health, or target specific health concerns, GNC has you covered. Their extensive product range includes sports nutrition supplements, herbal remedies, beauty and skincare products, as well as vitamins and minerals for all ages. At GNC, they believe in personalized wellness solutions, which is why they offer expert advice from knowledgeable staff who can help guide you in choosing the right products for your unique needs. In addition to their retail stores, GNC also provides the convenience of online shopping, making it easier for customers to access their trusted products. Choose GNC for all your health and wellness needs and experience the difference in your lifestyle.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$20k
- Existing Franchisee/Employee rate
If awarded to an Existing Franchisee or an Employee: $15,000 initial franchise fee
- Brand fund
3.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,000 – 1,500 sq ft
- Development Agreement
$28k
- Veteran discount
25.0% off franchise fee — VetFran program: U.S. military veterans purchasing a New Franchise Store or Conversion Store pay a $15,000 initial franchise fee.
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2024 filing).
Growth
- Total locations750
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings12
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-3.1%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-2.5%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.8×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$347k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open210 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.