FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for General Nutrition.
Based on 2020 FDD · 4 filings in corpus
This page is using 2020 FDD source data. Verify the franchisor's current FDD before relying on costs, fees, or Item 19. It is excluded from search indexing until refreshed.
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a General Nutrition franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $149K – $380K. Reported owner economics show $47K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $20K franchise fee · 9% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
General Nutrition requires a total initial investment of $149K to $380K (midpoint approximately $264K), with an initial franchise fee of $20K. The ongoing fee burden is 9% (6% royalty plus 3% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2020 FDD, the median revenue for General Nutrition locations is $429K. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $47K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 17.9% with a payback period of approximately 5.6 years.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2020 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
Common questions buyers ask about General Nutrition, answered from FDD and SBA data.
The total initial investment for a General Nutrition franchise ranges from $149K to $380K, according to their Franchise Disclosure Document.
General Nutrition charges a 6% royalty fee on gross sales.
The initial franchise fee for General Nutrition is $20,000.
Location count data for General Nutrition is available in their FDD Item 20.
The median revenue for a General Nutrition franchise is $429K, with a cash-on-cash return of 17.9%, according to FDD Item 19 data.
SBA loan default rate data for General Nutrition is not currently available in the SBA database.
Whether a General Nutrition franchise is worth it depends on total startup cost, royalty burden, FDD Item 19 economics, SBA loan performance, and local operator execution. FDDIQ compares these signals against similar franchises so buyers can screen the opportunity before paying for diligence.
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