General Nutrition Centers
General Nutrition Centers
300 Sixth Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-2514
800#: (800) 766-7099
Tel: (412) 288-2043
Fax: (412) 288-2033
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.gncfranchising.com
Contact: Mr. Russell L. Cooper, SVP/General Manager
GNC is the leading national 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 13 consecutive years.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1935
First Franchise: 1988
Franchise Units: 1878
Company-Owned Units: 2933
Total Units:4811
Distribution:
U.S. -- 4143;
Canada -- 143;
International -- 525
> North America -- Operations in 50 States, 9 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 409 in CA,376 in FL,309 TX
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:NR
Franchisee Qualifications:5, 5, 1, 1, 1, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 3-5 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs:1,402 (avg.) SF; SF, SC, RM
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Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $65K
Total Investment: $132.7-182K
Average Total Investment: $157K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Fees
>Franchise: $40K;
>Average Franchise Fee: $40K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 3%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 600
On-Going Support: A,b,D,E,F,G,H,L (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Wk. On-Site in Local Corporate Store; 1 Wk. in Pittsburgh, PA; 1 Wk. Opening Assistance.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Exc. Quebec
Overseas: All Countries
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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