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GNC vs Wendy's

Franchise Comparison 2026

GNC is a healthcare franchise, while Wendy's operates in quick-service restaurants. GNC requires an investment of $188K – $507K while Wendy's requires $1.6M – $3.1M. In terms of revenue, Wendy's reports higher average unit revenue at $2.0M. On SBA loan performance, GNC has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to Wendy's (0.8%). FranchiseVerdict rates GNC B (Above average) and Wendy's A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$188K – $507K
$1.6M – $3.1M
Franchise Fee
$20K
$50K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$476K
$2.0M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (10 loans)
0.8% (200 loans)
Total Units
2,140
5,969
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2021
1971
FDD Year
2025
2026