Vitamin & Nutrition Store

Company Website: www.gnc.com

2009 Rank (Entrepreneur.com): 22

Total Investment: $165K-205K

Franchising Website: www.gncfranchising.com

Business Established: 1935

Franchising Since: 1988

Franchise fee: $40K/30K

Ongoing royalty fee: 6%

Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable

In-House Financing: Partial

# Units Worldwide: 2000+

Net Worth Required: $100K

Liquid Assets Required: $85K+