GNC Holdings, LLC
Key FDD Facts
FreeInitial Investment
$195K - $514K
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
Franchise Fee
$20K
Item 5 — Initial Franchise Fee
Royalty Fee
6% of total gross sales
Item 6 — Continuing Royalty + 3% of total gross sales ad fund
Item 19 (Earnings Claims)
Not Disclosed
No financial performance representations made
Agreement Term
5 years
Item 10 — Franchise Agreement · $13K renewal fee
Transfer Fee
$20K
Item 17 — Transfer of Franchise
Data shown is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
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Industry Benchmarks
vs 351 Food & Beverage peersFood & Beverage Industry Averages
Avg Investment
$487,373 – $1,328,730
Avg Franchise Fee
$37,935
Avg System Size
392 units
Franchises Analyzed
351
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