General Nutrition Centers
General Nutrition Centers
300 Sixth Ave.
Pittsburgh PA 15222-2514
800#:(800) 766-7099
Tel: (412) 402-7121
Fax: (412) 402-7105
E -Mail: livewell@gncfranchising.com
Web Site: www.gncfranchising.com
Contact: Mr. J. J. Sorrenti
As the only specialty retailer of vitamins, minerals, herbs and sports nutrition supplements, GNC is uniquely positioned to capitalize on the accelerating trend toward self-care. GNC is the leading provider of products and information for personal health enhancement and holds the largest share of the specialty retail nutritional supplement market. GNC, one of America's most recognized retailers, could also be one of your best business opportunities. As a GNC franchisee, you can capture the benefits of GNC's global brand awareness while becoming part of a leading retail chain with more than 3,000 locations worldwide.-1
Franchisor Background
Established: 1935
First Franchise: 1988
First International Franchise: 1991
Franchise Units: 1916
Company-Owned Units: 2872
Total Units: 4788
Distribution:
U.S. - 2,954; Canada -- 18; International -- 27
Projected Total New Units Over Next 12 months: 200
Projected New International Units Over Next 12 months: 30
Size Of Corporate Staff: 50
Financial Projections Provided: Yes
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Master): NA
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Area): 10/10
Minimum Financial Requirements: Typically, the investment is upwards of US$1 million.
Expansion Requirements: The franchisee should have the wherewithal to develop a minimum of 25 stores--depending on the country's demographics--within approximately four (4) years.
Franchisor Financial Assistance: No
Franchise Fee(Master): N/A--We don't do Master Franchises.
Franchise Fee(Area): It varies, depending on the country's potential.
On-Going Royalty (Master): NA
On-Going Royalty (Area): 5% of gross sales.
Franchisor Ad Program: NA
International Trade Associations: IFA
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked 1-5, 5 Being Very Important
Net Worth: 5
Business Experience: 5
Ability to 'Get Things Done': 5
Industry Experience: 1
Franchising Experience: 3
Psychological Profile: 1
Personal Interview(s): 4
Training/Services
Initial Franchisee Training: GNC's training program includes in-store training in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, seven (7) days of classroom training in Pittsburgh, PA and on-site support from an assigned International Franchise Consultant.
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,H,I,J
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International Agreements
Individual Operating Units: Never
Master Franchising: Never
Area Development: Never
Licensing: Most Often
Foreign Subsidiary: Sometimes
Joint Venture: Sometimes
Other:
Preferred Franchise Relationship: GNC International franchisees are exclusive developers of GNC stores and an exclusive distributor of GNC products.
Seeking Partners In
North America: US (2,954), Canada (18)
Europe/Eastern Europe: AU, BE, BU, CZ, DE, FI, FR, GR, GC, HU, IR, IT, NE, NO, PO, PT, RO, RU, SL, SW, SZ, UK (36 - Not Seeking), UR, YU
Far East: CA, CH, HK, LA, MA, MY
Mexico: MX (63 - Not Seeking)
Caribbean: BA (2 - Not Seeking)
Central America: BE, HO, NI, PA
South America: BO, EC, FG, GY, PG, SU, UR, VE
Middle East / India: IN, PK
Africa: EG, SO
Countries Not Listed Above:
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