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GNC vs Stretch Zone

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both GNC and Stretch Zone are healthcare franchises. GNC requires an investment of $188K – $507K while Stretch Zone requires $143K – $305K. In terms of revenue, GNC reports higher average unit revenue at $476K. On SBA loan performance, GNC has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Stretch Zone (0.0%). FranchiseVerdict rates GNC A (Strongest tier) and Stretch Zone A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$188K – $507K
$143K – $305K
Franchise Fee
$20K
$60K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
7.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$476K
$310K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (10 loans)
0.0% (35 loans)
Total Units
2,140
413
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2021
2016
FDD Year
2025
2026