GNC franchise
美国GNC 加盟介绍
GNC has been perfecting the franchise system for the past 23 years. Not only do we have over 20 years of franchise experience, but when you join our system you gain access to a company with 77 years of retail experience. We are proud to be able to provide franchisees with a level of support that is among the best in the specialty-retail industry.
在过去的23年GNC一直在完善特许经营体系。我们不仅拥有超过20年的特许经营经验，当你加入我们的系统，您获得某公司拥有77多年的零售经验。我们很荣幸能够为加盟商提供与支持，完善您的专业零售行业的水平。
Once you have made the decision to become a part of one of the best franchise systems out there, GNC will offer you assistance to get your business going. Some support includes:
?Financing options
?Site selection assistance
?Lease negotiation
?Computer-aided drafting and store design
?Operations and in-store training
一旦你做出了成为我们最好的特许经营体系的一部分的决定，GNC将为您提供帮助，让您的生意步入正轨。一些支持包括：
?融资选项
?选址援助
?租赁谈判
?电脑辅助绘图和店面设计
?操作和店内培训
By the time you are ready for your grand opening, you will have attended
a comprehensive three-phase training program, including in-store and class room training. One of our knowledgeable and dedicated franchise support professionals will also be on-hand to assist you in your store throughout your opening week and beyond.
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.
当您准备好开张的时候，你会参加一个全面的三相培训计划，包括在商店和教室培训。其中包括到我们的专营特许店内进行知识培训，我们的专业人士也将您的商店整个开幕周及以后的日子亲手协助您。
GNC特许经营者利用公司的资源，以加深自己的市场渗透力和留住有价值的客户。而在开发你的操作接收无与伦比，专家指导你将享受作为一个企业家的种种好处。
As a GNC franchisee you will be able to reach business specialists through the company’s franchisee-exclusive intranet system, by phone or by contacting the Field Support Team.
作为一个GNC加盟商，您将能够通过公司的加盟商独家内部网系统，通过电话或联系现场支援队伍以达到并成为业务的专家。
You will be able to stay connected by accessing our unique electronic support information system designed exclusively for franchisees. Our intranet offers online access to:
您将能够保持通过访问专门为加盟商设计了独特的电子支持信息系统相连。我们的内部网提供在线访问：
Breaking corporate news
?Operations and merchandising information
?Sales and Product information
?Online communication with GNC
franchise-support personnel
?Access to store information like sales, financial
statements, online payment and more。
?企业新闻
?运营和采购信息
?销售和产品信息
?与GNC特许经营支持人员在线交流
?访问存储信息，如销售，财务报表，网上支付
等
To ensure that you and your employees are up-to-date on GNC information, you will receive regularly updated comprehensive operations, product, sales and customer service training materials.
为了确保您和您的员工均得到最新的GNC的信息，您将收到定期更新的综合化经营，产品，销售和客户服务培训教材。
Our name alone can win you a following of loyal GNC customers who will count on you to provide the highest quality products and information
they need to LIVE WELL.
Along with a strong customer base you will gain the power of our brand. Exceptional brands are powered by exceptional marketing. Whatever your level of expertise and experience, it is nice to know that we will be there to support you.
我们的品牌可以为你赢得忠实的客户，GNC谁将会依靠您提供最优质的产品和信息，让所有的客户得到生活的更好。
随着强大的客户基础，您将获得我们品牌的力量。卓越的品牌是由特殊的营销动力。我们将在无论你的专业知识和经验的水平的各个方面支持你。
There is a reason GNC has 82% brand awareness. The GNC Franchise System benefits from our multi-million dollar advertising and public relations campaigns.
Here are just a few of the things we are proud to offer:
还有一个原因是GNC有82％的品牌认知度。该GNC特许经营制度受益于我们的数百万美元的广告和公关活动。
下面是我们很自豪能够为您提供的：
?TV and print advertisements
?Point of sale materials
?Local and national promotions
?Public relations opportunities
?Local market print-fulfillment program
?Merchandise planning
?Continual consumer and market research
?Grand Opening materials
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?电视和印刷广告
?销售点材料
?本地和全国促销活动
?公共关系的机会
?本地市场印刷履行程序
?商品规划
?持续的消费和市场研究
?盛大开幕材料
获得代理权的步骤
Step 1: Review the GNC Franchise Materials.
Conduct a preliminary review of all information pertaining to GNC Franchising. This includes carefully browsing this web site, especially the answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
Step 2: Get Acquainted.
Submit a Confidential Get-Acquainted Form which asks for information relating to your background, qualifications and interests. This information is important for us to learn about you, just as you need to learn about us.
步骤1：查看GNC特许经营材料。
开展的有关GNC特许经营的所有资料进行初步审查。这包括仔细浏览本网站，特别是对常见问题的答案。
第2步：结识。
提交其要求与你的背景，资历和利益的信息的机密的Get形式。这个信息是重要的，我们了解你，就像你需要了解我们。
Step 3: Apply for a GNC Franchise.
Once we receive and process your Confidential Get-Acquainted Form, we'll send you a detailed franchise application.
This Application requests specific information relating to your financial status and is used to determine if you're financially qualified to operate a GNC franchise. To speed up your qualifications process, you can access the Franchise Application on-line.
第3步：申请一个GNC特许经营。
一旦我们收到并处理机密的Get表格，我们会向您发送一个详细的加盟申请。此应用程序要求有关的具体信息您的财务状况，并用于确定如果你经济上有资格经营GNC的专营权。为了加快您的资格的过程中，您可以访问网上的加盟申请。
Step 4: Visit GNC Headquarters.
Upon being financially approved by GNC, you'll need to schedule a visit to GNC headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA. This meeting offers you the chance to learn in-depth information about GNC Franchising. Copies of GNC's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and Franchise Agreement will be presented.
第4步：访问GNC总部。
一旦通过财政GNC批准，你将被安排参观GNC总部设在宾夕法尼亚州匹兹堡。本次会议为您提供的机会，学习的深入了解GNC特许经营信息。GNC的特许经营信息披露文件（FDD）和特许经营协议的副本将提交。
Step 5: Evaluate Your Personal Commitment.
The next and possibly most important step is to take what you have learned and evaluate your own personal commitment to operating a GNC franchise. Examine your financial situation and business qualifications
carefully - you may even choose to consult your attorney or accountant
for guidance in this decision-making process.
第5步：评估你的个人承诺。
下一个可能是最重要的一步是把你所学到的，并评估自己的个人承诺，经营GNC的专营权。仔细检查你的财务状况和经营资格- 你甚至可以选择咨询您的律师或会计师的指导在这一决策过程。
Step 6: Sign the Agreement.
After you have thoroughly researched the GNC franchise opportunity and are certain you have made a well-informed choice, sign the franchise agreement and send it to GNC along with your franchise fee.
第6步：签署协议。
当你深入研究的GNC特许经营机会，并确信自己已做了充分知情选择，签订特许经营协议，并连同您的特许权使用费发送到GNC。Step 7: Finalize the Franchise Site.
Once you sign your agreement, our Real Estate Department will work
with you to secure the right location. GNC must approve your final location.
第7步：完成了特许经营网站。
一旦你签的协议，我们的房地产部门将与您一起，以确保正确的位置。GNC必须批准您的最终位置。
Step 8: Attend Training.
Prior to opening, your training will consist of one week in a corporate store near you and one week of classroom training in Pittsburgh.
第8步：参加培训。
在此之前开通，你的训练将在您附近的匹兹堡课堂培训一个星期的企业存储和由一个星期。
Step 9: Set Up Your Store.
Next, you work with GNC to set up your store, including the
point-of-sale cash register system, employee hiring, inventory selection and more.
第9步：设置您的商店。
接下来，你GNC合作，建立您的商店，包括销售点的收银系统，员工的招聘，库存选择和更多。
Step 10: Open for Business.
When all is in place, you're ready to open for business. A GNC field representative will work with you during the first week.
GNC's continuing support system is available for you to access when needed.
第10步：开始营业。
当一切就绪后，您就可以开业。一个GNC领域的代表将在第一周内与您合作。GNC的持续支持系统可为您在需要时访问。
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At GNC, we believe in your future as a franchise operator and—as we work to help you succeed—we pledge to maintain franchising’s highest standards and purposes. But, you represent the single most important factor in your own success. You must be prepared to make the sacrifices and invest the time necessary to acheive your goals. If you’re committed to your success, we invite you to join our program and share our passion for continued growth.
在GNC，我们相信你的未来作为一个特许经营者，因为我们的工作将助您成功，我们承诺将维持特许经营的最高标准和目的。但是，在您自己的努力下成功才是最重要的因素。你必须准备作出的牺牲和投资，以预备出打到你的目标所需要的时间。如果您相信能够成功，我们邀请您加入我们的计划，并分享我们的持续增长的热情。
Q:How long does the franchisee application approval process take?
A: From the time the application is received, the approval process takes approximately 10 business days.
问：多长时间加盟商申请审批流程走？
答：从收到申请时，审批过程大约需要10个工作日。
Q:What are the steps in the process?
A:View the Steps to Franchising a GNC page.
问：什么是在这个过程中的步骤？
答：查看步骤，以特许经营一个GNC页面。
When all of the steps have been completed, you're ready to open for business. A GNC field representative will work with you during the first week. GNC's continuing support system is available for you to access when needed.
当所有的步骤都已经完成了，你准备开门营业。一个GNC领域的代表将在第一周内与您合作。GNC的持续支持系统可为您在需要时访问。
Franchise Fees 加盟费用
Q:How much is the total investment needed to secure a GNC Franchise? A: You will need approximately $178,000 - $218,500.*
问：总投资多少需要确保一个GNC特许经营权？
答：您将需要约178000美元- 218500美元*。
*Estimate only – amounts vary by location
估计投资，因实际地域情况会发生变化。
Q:What is your initial franchise fee?
A: $40,000.
问：你最初的特许权使用费多少？
答：40,000美元。
Q:What other costs are included in the total investment*? A：
Equipment$4,500
Signage$4,000 - $6,000
Fixtures$33,750 - $53,750
Construction$35,000 - $53,000
Opening Inventory$60,000
Promotional Materials$1,250
*Estimate only – amounts vary by location
问：什么其他成本计入总投资*？
答：
设备4500美元
标牌4000美元- $ 6,000
赛程33750美元- 53750美元
建造厂房$35,000 - 53000美元
期初存货60000美元
宣传材料1250美元
*估计投入，实际操作会有变化。
Q:What is the franchising royalty fee?
A: The royalty fee is six percent of your gross sales, and is exclusive of any sales tax and documented refunds.
问：什么是特许经营特许权使用费？
答：特许权使用费是总销售的百分之六，而且是不包括任何销售税和记录退税。
Q:What about advertising?
A:GNC invests millions of dollars in national advertising campaigns designed to help drive traffic into stores around the country. Franchisees contribute three percent of their gross sales in support of these campaigns. In addition, GNC designs and provides franchisees information and tools to help them execute local marketing campaigns throughout their markets.
问：广告跟宣传如何？
答：GNC投资数百万美元的全国性广告宣传活动，旨在帮助推动交通到全国各地的门店。加盟商贡献百分之3的总销售额为支持这些活动。此外，GNC设计和加盟商提供信息和工具，帮助他们在他们的市场上执行本地营销活动。
Q:How much can I expect to earn?
A: Your earnings capability will depend on a number of factors-such as your location, the amount of time you spend in your store, your business and retail acumen, as well as market conditions. Naturally, as in any business venture there is no guarantee of your success or profitability. We do, however, give you the benefit of a well-organized system and a concept refined by our many years of experience. Item 19 in our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) provides the only earnings claim we are allowed by law to make.
问：我能有多大的盈利？
答：你的盈利能力将取决于许多因素，如您的位置，时间你在商店花的金额，您的业务和零售触觉，以及市场情况。当然，在任何商业企业也不能保证你的成功或盈利能力。我们这样做，不过，给你一个良好的组织系统，并通过我们多年的经验提炼的概念来帮助你。第19项在我们的特许经营信息披露文件（FDD）提供了唯一的盈利要求，我们被允许依法作出此要求。
Q:Does GNC offer direct financing?
A: Yes, GNC has financing options available to qualified candidates on select locations.
问：GNC提供直接融资？
答：是的，GNC具有可用于在特定位置的合格候选人的融资方案。Franchise Stores
Q:Am I given any territorial protection?
A: You will be awarded an approved location and may be awarded a protected territory under the terms of your franchise agreement.
问：我是不是给任何领土的保护？
答：您将获得批准的位置，并根据你的特许经营协议的条款可能会获得一个受保护的领地
Store Operations & Training
Q:Do I receive training from GNC?
A: Absolutely! We have a great training program for new Franchise operators! New Franchise operators are required to successfully complete a three-phase training program provided by GNC. The program includes local in-store training, classroom training in Pittsburgh, and on-site support in your store during the opening week. The cost of the training
program is included in the initial franchise fee.
店铺营运及培训
问：我可以接受GNC的所有培训？
答：当然可以！我们有新的特许经营运营商有很大的训练计划！新的特许经营商须成功地完成由GNC提供一个三阶段的训练计划。该计划包括当地的店内培训，在匹兹堡课堂培训，并在本周开幕的现场支持在您的商店。培训计划的成本包括在特许经营初始费。
Q:Do I receive field assistance in opening my GNC store?
A: Yes. In addition to our comprehensive training program, our Directors of Franchise Operations will work with you in your store during the first week of operation.
问：打开我的GNC专卖店时我能收到GNC的现场协助？
答：是的。除了我们的全面的培训计划，我们的特许经营业务的董事将与您在操作过程中的第一个星期配合您的商店经营。
Q:What form of continuing operational guidance will I receive?
A: You will receive the GNC Franchise Operations Manual to help you with day-to-day operations; field support from a dedicated franchise field representative; ongoing purchasing services; inventory management; financial services; technical assistance; as well as guidance and resources for your promotional, operational and other business needs. Plus, you can access a variety of on-line resources through our franchise intranet-support system.
问：我将接受什么形式的持续业务指导？
答：您将收到GNC特许经营操作手册，以帮助您日常的日常运作;现场支持由专用特许经营领域的代表;持续采购服务，库存管理，金融服务，技术援助，以及指导和资源您的宣传，经营及其他业务需求。此外，您可以通过我们的特许经营企业内部网，支撑系统访问各种在线资源。
Franchise Terms
Q:Can I sell my GNC store?
A: Yes. Like any other business, you can sell your store to a buyer approved by the company. There is a transfer fee for administrative, legal and training expenses that affect the transfer.
专营权条款
问：我可以出售我的GNC专卖店？
答：是的。像任何其他业务，你可以出售你的店，但必须由总公司批准的买家购买。新买家需支付行政，法律和培训开支的和转会费。Q:What is the term of the franchise agreement?
A: The initial term is ten years, after which the agreement may be renewed twice for additional five-year terms. Renewal is subject to our approval and will be at the then current franchise terms, conditions and renewal fees.
问：什么是特许经营协议期限？
答：初始期限为十年，在此之后，协议可额外五年期限续签两次。重建是受我们的批准，将在当时的专营权条款，条件和续期费用。
Q:I would like to study your franchise agreement. Will you send me one?
A: Our franchise agreement is a valued document which we do not indiscriminately distribute. However, once you have a personal meeting with a member of our franchising team, we will be happy to provide you with a copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to help you in deciding whether to pursue the GNC Franchise opportunity.
问：我想研究一下你的特许经营协议。将你送我一个吗？
答：我们的特许经营协议是一个有价值的文件，我们不会胡乱散发。然而，一旦你与我们的特许经营团队成员的个人的会议上，我们将竭诚为您提供我们的特许经营信息披露文件（FDD）的副本，以帮助您决定是否接纳GNC特许经营机会。
Q:I'm ready to go! What do I do?
A: Fill out and submit the Confidential Get Acquainted Form. To expedite your process, complete and submit this form along with your Franchise Application. If you qualify, we can begin the process leading to opening your GNC franchise store.
问：我已经准备好去！我该怎么办？
答：填写并提交保密结识形式。为了加快您的流程，完整，连同您的加盟申请提交此表。如果您符合条件，我们就可以开始导致打开你的GNC专营店的过程。
Site Selection
Q:How do I know which development areas are available and where the sites are within those markets?
A:Visit the Opportunities page to see the markets in which we are expanding.
选址
问：我如何知道哪些发展领域可用，那里的站点是那些市场推广中？答：访问网页的机会看到我们正在扩大市场。
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