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Dunkin Donuts vs GNC

Franchise Comparison 2026

Dunkin Donuts is a full-service restaurants franchise, while GNC operates in healthcare. Dunkin Donuts requires an investment of $532K – $1.8M while GNC requires $188K – $507K. In terms of revenue, Dunkin Donuts reports higher average unit revenue at $1.4M. On SBA loan performance, GNC has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Dunkin Donuts (7.5%). FranchiseVerdict rates Dunkin Donuts A (Strongest tier) and GNC A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$532K – $1.8M
$188K – $507K
Franchise Fee
$40K
$20K
Royalty Rate
5.9%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.4M
$476K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
7.5% (1341 loans)
0.0% (10 loans)
Total Units
8,780
2,140
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1955
2021
FDD Year
2026
2025