Suppliers come from an approved list
Owners buy from approved suppliers, and a new supplier needs headquarters' approval first.
Item 8 · 2026 filingFrom the filings · Retail non food
GNC franchise
1,960 locations. Supplies come from an approved list.
Total investment
$188K to $530K
Item 7
Locations
1,960
Item 20
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Fees and terms
What a franchisee signs up for
Initial fee
$20K
Item 5 · per location
Royalty
6%
Item 6 · full terms unconfirmed
Ad fund
3%
Item 6 · percentage component
Franchised
33%
Item 20 · 643 of 1,960
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What decides a sale into GNC
The account brief
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- All 4 systems the filing namesWhich are required and which are only mentioned, with the clause text
- Who decides at headquartersThe technology, operations and finance leads, by role and name
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GNC franchise questions
How much does a GNC franchise cost?
The 2026 FDD puts the total investment at $187,589 to $530,342, including a $20,000 initial fee.
How many GNC locations are there?
The 2026 FDD lists 1,960 locations, 643 of them franchised and 1,317 run by the company.
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