How many NUTRISHOP franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, NUTRISHOP has 100 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2018.

Can you get an SBA loan for a NUTRISHOP franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for NUTRISHOP franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is NUTRISHOP a good franchise to buy?

NUTRISHOP shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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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.

FDD Year:

100locations

$149K–$256K

Since 2018

RetailHenderson, NVwww.NutrishopUSA.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$20,000

Initial Investment

$149,000 – $255,950

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

Fixed Monthly Fees

$600

No royalty + no ad fund + $0-$600/mo administration fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Data Based On: Financial performance data for two categories of franchised units: 80 Nutrishop Stores that are not Pro-Shops and 13 Nutrishop Stores that are Pro-Shops, all operating as of December 31, 2025, excluding stores opened, closed, or relocated in 2025 based on specific criteria, for annual goods purchased from NS Distribution in 2025.

* The document provides data on 'Annual Dollar Amount of Goods purchased by franchisees from NS Distribution' for two categories of stores (80 'Nutrishop Stores that are not Pro-Shops' and 13 'Nutrishop Stores that are Pro-Shops'). It explicitly states that this data does not include purchases from other approved suppliers, and thus does not represent total revenue or profit. Therefore, the requested gross revenue, profit, and EBITDA metrics cannot be calculated or inferred from the provided information.

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NUTRISHOP Franchise Analysis

Nutrishop carved a niche by embedding Pro-Shops inside gyms like 24 Hour Fitness, blending retail nutrition sales with fitness foot traffic in a market chasing health trends. Item 19 delivers actual revenue snapshots from existing units, while SBA financing history uncovers the real hurdles of funding these ventures. Yet with recent location dips and active transfers, does this system signal stability or a pivot point for ambitious buyers?

Item 7 lays out the startup reality: initial franchise fee of $20,000 atop a total investment spanning $149,000 to $255,950, covering buildout for standalone stores or gym integrations selling supplements, vitamins, and branded gear. No ongoing royalties or ad fund contributions sweeten the deal, replaced by a modest $0-$600 monthly admin fee—a rarity that boosts cash flow potential. Item 19's disclosed performance reps show revenues varying widely, strongest in January-June from the 18-55 health crowd, but buyers must crunch these against operating expenses to gauge true profitability in a field crowded by GNC and online giants.

System metrics raise flags: 103 locations in 2024 shrank to 100 by 2025 (-3% growth), with 5 terminations, 11 transfers, and just 9 projected new units signaling caution amid post-2018 expansion slowdowns. SBA records log 13 loans averaging $168,285 but a 15.4% default rate hints at financing risks, higher than many peers. For evaluators eyeing Henderson, NV-based Nutrishop, probe FDD Items 20/21 for closure details and validate Item 19 medians against your local gym partnerships—this could be a low-fee gem if you nail site selection, but contraction trends demand vetting operator turnover.

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Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

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	$285K – $537K	$50K	5.0%	601
PET SUPPLIES PLUS	$537K – $2.0M	$50K	3.0%	502
WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED	$227K – $379K	$40K	4.0%	340
Specialty Retail Average 47 franchises	$284K – $703K	$39K	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.