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GNC Franchising

Retail
Vitamins and nutrition products

Investment

$149,722

Initial Franchise Fee

$40,000

Units

6,019

Growth Rate

-10%

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Overview

Industry Retail
Founded 1935
Franchising Since 1988
Parent Company General Nutrition Inc.
Leadership Ken Martindale, CEO
# of Employees at HQ 600
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Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $40,000
Initial Investment $149,722 - $388,630
Net Worth Requirement $330,000 - $1,000,000
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Available Territories

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Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

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Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops
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Meetings & Conventions
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Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

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National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
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Website Development
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Operations & Requirements

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Ranking History

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