GNC Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for GNC franchise: $172K–$449K investment, 6% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$172K–$449K
Franchise Fee
$15K–$20K
Non-refundable
Royalty
6%
Total Gross Sales
Ad Fund
3%
Total Gross Sales
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 3% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $75/monthly |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$476K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.4x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
9.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $476K, you'd pay approximately $29K/year in royalties alone, plus $14K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Smoothie Bar Addition Fee | — |
| Security Deposit | — |
| Equipment (POS & iPad Peripherals) | — |
| Signage | — |
| Fixtures | — |
| Construction and Other Store Costs | — |
| Project Management Fee | — |
| Opening Inventory | — |
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