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GNCFranchise Cost in the US 2026

GNC franchise cost in the US (2026): $188K–$507K investment · $20K franchise fee · 6% royalty — verified from primary sources · data as of Sept 2026

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GNC holds a focused footprint with customer response in the cohort's softer band.

Mapped against 8 verified peers sharing its industry, franchise relationship and store format — network breadth across, observed customer response up. Qualitative bands, relative to this cohort.

Brands sharing a band sit side by side — the gap between them is a tie, not a ranking.

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GNC and peer brands by network-breadth band and customer-response band
Brand	Breadth	Response
GNC	Focused	Softer
Anytime Fitness	Broad	Middle
Crunch Fitness	Focused	Middle
Club Pilates	Focused	Stronger

+ 5 more peers in the full cohort · all shown on the map above

How this is built. Positions come from source-verified records in the FRANticc dataset — India's provenance-first franchise data platform. Every figure is traceable to a named source, tiered S1 (brand-official) to S7 (estimated, labelled as such). Network positions use only store counts with a documented source; customer response is the review-count-weighted average of documented Google review samples across Indian states. Brands whose network totals conflict across sources are excluded from the map rather than plotted — FRANticc fails closed on bad data. Not an investment recommendation.

Cohort verified 2026-09-01 · relative to this peer cohort

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Frequently asked · GNC

What does a GNC franchise cost in the US?

Setup and interiors for a GNC franchise for the Health & Wellness Retail Store format run $188K–$507K. On top of that you should budget a $20K franchise fee.

What is the total upfront commitment for a GNC franchise?

Adding setup, franchise fee, working capital and deposit, the total upfront commitment starts around $208K. The franchise fee alone is about 10% of that. These are the disclosed upfront figures only — they exclude ongoing royalty and running costs.

What royalty does GNC charge?

GNC charges a 6% royalty. A separate 3% marketing fund contribution also applies.

How much space does a GNC franchise need?

A GNC outlet needs from 1000 sq ft for the Health & Wellness Retail Store format.

How many GNC outlets are there in the US?

GNC operates 703 outlets in the US, and has been trading since 1935.

Who is eligible for a GNC franchise?

You will need capital of at least $188K, a site of 1000+ sq ft, readiness for a semi-absentee (a manager runs day-to-day) role. Territory: Non-exclusive; protected 1/10–3/10 mi (urban) or 1–2 mi (suburban/rural); 1 year protective period; right of first refusal after; franchisor reserves kiosks, non-traditional outlets, online sales.

What training and support does GNC provide?

GNC provides 97 days of formal training. Supply chain: required purchase from franchisor/affiliate with approved suppliers.

How long is the GNC franchise agreement?

Agreement terms: 5-yr term · renewable for consecutive 5-yr terms · must execute then-current agreement. Renewal fee: $13K.

How does a GNC franchisee earn?

A GNC franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet through the Health & Wellness Retail Store format. You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.

Is the GNC franchise offer genuine?

GNC's franchise programme is verified against a primary source. FRANticc links the source rather than relaying agent claims — https://gncfranchising.com/. Always confirm terms directly with the franchisor before paying any fee.

How current is GNC's franchise disclosure?

These figures come from GNC's Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2024, filed with state regulators.

Is a GNC franchise SBA-eligible?

GNC appears on the SBA Franchise Directory, so its franchisees can generally pursue SBA-backed financing. Confirm current listing status with your lender.

How many GNC units opened and closed recently?

GNC's FDD Item 20 for fiscal 2024 reports 22 openings and 6 closures. Item 20 is the franchisor's own filed count of unit turnover.

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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, GNC requires a minimum investment of $188K in a 1000+ sqft commercial space under a Health & Wellness Retail Store model. GNC operates 703 outlets across the US, established in 1935. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

GNC

GNC is a Health & Wellness brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent — FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

Founded: 1935
Total stores in the US: 703
Industry: Health & Wellness — Vitamin & Supplement Retail
Franchise model: Health & Wellness Retail Store
Setup CapEx: $188K
Minimum space requirement: 1000+ sqft
Royalty: 6%
Franchise fee: $20K

Compare GNC with other franchise opportunities on FRANticc. FRANticc turns each brand's FDD into source-verified investment data — every figure traceable to the franchisor's own filing.

Premium tools available for GNC: Verified Earnings (FDD Item 19 unit economics), the Capital Ask and Captive-Economy breakdowns, Franchisee Connect (talk to existing GNC operators), Legal Vault (litigation, directors, financials), and SBA loan-eligibility signals. Visit franticc.com/brands/gnc.html for the full interactive prospectus.