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GNC vs Panda Express

Franchise Comparison 2026

GNC is a healthcare franchise, while Panda Express operates in quick-service restaurants. GNC requires an investment of $188K – $507K while Panda Express requires $515K – $3.3M. In terms of revenue, Panda Express reports higher average unit revenue at $1.6M. GNC has SBA lending data on file with a 0.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates GNC A (Strongest tier) and Panda Express A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$188K – $507K
$515K – $3.3M
Franchise Fee
$20K
$25K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$476K
$1.6M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (10 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
2,140
2,502
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2021
1995
FDD Year
2025
2025