GNC franchise operators capitalize on the company's resources to deepen their own market penetration and retain valuable customers. You'll enjoy the benefits of being an entrepreneur while receiving unparalleled, expert guidance in developing your operation.

• Accessible Resources. Business specialists in our five Franchise Support Centers can be reached through the company's franchisee-exclusive intranet system and/or toll-free telephone lines. GNC also provides regular in-store field consultations.

• Training. GNC franchisees receive regularly updated comprehensive operations, product, sales and customer-service training materials.

• GNC University. GNC has partnered with the University of Florida to provide online classes in nutrition, sports and endurance.

• Communications. GNC holds annual meetings with Franchise Operators throughout the country, meets with representatives of the Presidents Council, holds a company-subsidized annual franchise convention and regularly distributes franchise publications.

• Electronic Communications. Franchisees access a unique electronic support information system designed exclusively for them. This intranet offers online access to breaking corporate news, operations information, wholesale promotions, product information, camera-ready local marketing ads that can be customized and printed, and online communication with GNC franchise-support personnel.

• Marketing. Franchisees benefit from multi-million dollar national advertising and public relations campaigns, local marketing materials and programs that help franchisees build their business.

• Discount Business Programs. Among the discount programs GNC offers franchisees are business insurance, unemployment tax consultation, health insurance, retirement plans, long-distance and communications services, business and office supplies, and General Nutrition Financial Services.

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