GNC FDD Summary
Type of Business
The franchise described in this Disclosure Document is for the establishment and operation of a GNC retail store specializing in the sale of vitamins, minerals and other food supplements, natural cosmetics and other health management items.
Corporate Information
General Nutrition Corporation is a Pennsylvania corporation. Their principal business address is 300 Sixth Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222. They conduct business under our corporate name and under the names “GNC Franchising,” “GNC,” “General Nutrition Centers,” and “GNC Live Well.”
Investment
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a single new GNC franchise store ranges from approximately $188,187 to $467,983 and to convert a single company-owned store to a franchise store ranges from approximately $141,187 to $905,983. This includes the following amounts that must be paid to the franchisor: $171,787 to $418,983 for a new franchise store and $124,787 to $856,983 to convert a company-owned store to a franchise store.