NUTRISHOP
Nutrishop franchises retail stores that sell sports nutrition products, dietary supplements, vitamins, weight loss items, related food products, and promotional merchandise such as apparel and shaker cups, utilizing a proprietary business system including formats, standards, and trademarks. Stores can operate as standalone locations or Pro-Shops within gyms like 24 Hour Fitness. The target market is primarily health-conscious adults aged 18-55, with sales strongest in the first half of the year, competing against various retail and online sellers of nutritional products.
Franchise Costs
No royalty + no ad fund + $0-$600/mo administration fee
How NUTRISHOP Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Specialty Retail
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NUTRISHOP Current | $149K – $256K | $20K | N/A | 100 |
| MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS | $48K – $260K | N/A | N/A | 797 |
| CORNWELL | $80K – $324K | N/A | N/A | 793 |
| BATTERIES PLUS | $263K – $497K | $45K | 5.0% | 604 |
| PET SUPPLIES PLUS | $537K – $2.0M | $50K | 3.0% | 502 |
| WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED | $227K – $379K | $40K | 4.0% | 340 |
Specialty Retail Average 47 franchises | $281K – $698K | $38K | 5.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 47 Specialty Retail franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2025)
Outlets by state across the United States
+12 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for NUTRISHOP franchisees (2016 – 2024)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
109 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
109 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a NUTRISHOP franchise ranges from $149,000 to $255,950. This includes a franchise fee of $20,000.
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