GNC | 7 interested in sports nutrition products, to increase energy, endurance, strength and speed of recovery from workouts. INDUSTRY LEADER Today, GNC’s U.S. store base is more than 12 times larger than that of its nearest specialty retailer competitor, making it the largest specialty retailer of health and wellness products in the world. The proof of GNC’s success can easily be seen in its financial results. For the third quarter of 2012, the most recent reported, retail segment revenue grew 15.5%. Franchise segment revenue for the same period grew 19.7%. In fact, third quarter 2012 brought the company its 29th consecutive quarter of same store sales growth. What sets GNC apart is more than just its longevity, number of stores or even superior financial results – it’s the power of a strong brand, notes Darryl Green, Senior Vice President of International and Domestic Franchising. “GNC has a brand recognition rate of more than 80 percent, which is exceptional,” he says. “That’s right up there Singapore Store
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