How much does a Nutrishop franchise cost?
Nutrishop has three separate U.S. cost structures in its March 13, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. A new Nutrishop Store that is not a Pro-Shop has an Estimated Initial Investment of $149,000 to $255,950. A new 24 Hour Fitness Location has an Estimated Initial Investment of $86,500 to $161,950. A new Pro-Shop that is not a 24 Hour Fitness Location has a disclosed minimum of $45,500, but the FDD gives conflicting maximums: $142,950 on the cover and $143,050 in the Item 7 total table.
The non-Pro-Shop range is $149,000–$255,950; the 24 Hour Fitness Location range is $86,500–$161,950; and the other Pro-Shop starts at $45,500, with a conflicting disclosed maximum. Each Item 7 total includes the Initial Fee, opening inventory, pre-opening costs, and $10,000–$20,000 of Additional Funds for the first three months.
Data basis. Legal franchisor: Nutrishop, Inc., a Nevada corporation. Document: 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, issued March 13, 2026. Formats: new non-Pro-Shop Nutrishop Store, new Pro-Shop that is not a 24 Hour Fitness Location, and new 24 Hour Fitness Location. Principal cost references: Items 5 and 6, pp. 6–12; Item 7, pp. 12–18; Item 8, pp. 18–22; Item 10, p. 24; Item 11, pp. 24–30; and Item 17, pp. 37–47. Information checked July 13, 2026.
No matching public copy of the 2026 FDD was found on a franchise-controlled domain, so FDD citations in this article are intentionally unlinked. The public brand destinations are the official Nutrishop U.S. franchise website and the official Nutrishop retail website.
The official franchise FAQ displayed a single $112,000 to $207,795 investment range when checked July 13, 2026. That figure does not match the March 13, 2026 FDD, which separates three formats and discloses different totals. A buyer should use the current FDD and obtain a written correction or explanation before relying on the website figure.
How do the three Nutrishop investment structures differ?
The format changes both the total investment and the cost contract. A non-Pro-Shop is the largest conventional retail model, a Pro-Shop occupies space within a third-party commercial facility, and a 24 Hour Fitness Location is a Pro-Shop subject to an additional location addendum and format-specific inventory, website, lease, and term provisions.
The bars compare only the low end of each 2026 Item 7 total, avoiding the unresolved Pro-Shop maximum conflict.
Interpretation: the lower entry floor for a Pro-Shop reflects smaller premises and lower furniture, signage, rent, and opening-inventory estimates, not a universal Nutrishop cost. Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7, pp. 12–16. Official figures; bar lengths are proportional calculations from the disclosed minimums.
What premises and setup costs are included?
Item 7 includes the major physical-opening categories but uses different ranges by format. The figures below are the disclosed 2026 ranges; “not separately listed” means Item 7 does not provide a distinct line for that format, not that the cost can never occur.
| Item 7 expenditure | Not a Pro-Shop | Other Pro-Shop | 24 Hour Fitness Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Months Real Estate/Rent | $7,500–$20,000 | $3,000–$6,000 | $4,000–$8,000 |
| Lease, Utility and Security Deposits | $5,000–$15,000 | $1,000–$2,000 | $0 |
| Design & Architectural Fees | $0–$2,000 | Not separately listed | Not separately listed |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0–$10,000 | $0–$4,000 | $0–$4,000 |
| Furniture and Fixtures | $25,000–$30,000 | $5,000–$7,000 | $10,000–$18,000 |
| Signage | $4,000–$8,000 | $2,000–$6,000 | $4,000–$7,000 |
| Computer System | $2,500–$4,000 | $2,000–$3,000 | $2,000–$3,000 |
| Professional Fees | $1,000–$3,000 | $1,000–$3,000 | $1,000–$3,000 |
| Equipment | $1,000–$13,000 | $1,000–$13,000 | $1,000–$13,000 |
| Business License and Permits | $1,000–$2,000 | $1,000–$2,000 | $1,000–$2,000 |
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7, pp. 12–16 and explanatory notes on pp. 16–18. Rent examples are based on specified sample locations and space assumptions, not a nationwide rent quote. The high Equipment estimate includes an optional body composition machine.
What pre-opening and first-three-month costs are included?
Inventory is the largest disclosed pre-opening category, while Additional Funds cover only a defined three-month startup period. Training tuition is not charged, but travel, lodging, meals, and incidental expenses are included in the Training Expenses range.
| Item 7 expenditure | Not a Pro-Shop | Other Pro-Shop | 24 Hour Fitness Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Inventory | $65,000–$75,000 | $10,000–$50,000 | $35,000–$50,000 |
| Training Expenses | $2,000–$8,000 | $2,000–$8,000 | $2,000–$8,000 |
| Insurance | $3,000–$5,000 | $2,000–$4,000 | $2,000–$4,000 |
| Franchisee Website Development Fee | $0–$950 | $0–$950 | $950 |
| Initial Advertising | $5,000–$15,000 | $1,000–$6,000 | $1,000–$6,000 |
| Miscellaneous Operating Costs | $2,000–$5,000 | $2,000–$5,000 | $2,000–$5,000 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months | $10,000–$20,000 | $10,000–$20,000 | $10,000–$20,000 |
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7, pp. 13–18. The Initial Inventory values shown are the Item 7 table values, which also match Item 5 and Item 8. Item 7 explanatory note 7 contains lower non-Pro-Shop and 24 Hour Fitness Location inventory figures; that internal conflict should be corrected in writing before payment.
The 2026 FDD contains conflicts in three material cost areas: the other Pro-Shop maximum total, the 24 Hour Fitness Location Initial Fee, and the opening-inventory ranges. A derived addition of the other Pro-Shop high-end line items is $142,450, which reconciles with neither the $142,950 cover figure nor the $143,050 Item 7 total. The article preserves the official figures and labels the arithmetic separately rather than selecting the lower amount. A buyer should request an amended Item 7 schedule or written clarification tied to the exact format and premises.
What is the Nutrishop Initial Fee, and when is it paid?
The Initial Fee is paid in a lump sum when the Franchise Agreement is signed. Item 5 states a standard $20,000 fee for a Nutrishop Store, $10,000 for a 24 Hour Fitness Location, and $2,500 for a Pro-Shop that is not a 24 Hour Fitness Location, with specified reductions or waivers for certain conversions, recently closed premises, existing franchisees, and Former Licensees.
- Standard non-Pro-Shop
- $20,000; Item 7 shows $15,000 to $20,000 because a qualifying Former Licensee opening a second or subsequent store may pay $15,000.
- Other Pro-Shop
- $2,500 for a new Pro-Shop that is not a 24 Hour Fitness Location.
- 24 Hour Fitness Location
- Item 5 and the Item 7 table state $10,000. Item 7 note 1 states $15,000 when the retail space has a separate public front door and $10,000 when it does not.
- New-franchisee conversion
- $10,000 when converting an existing non-Nutrishop nutrition store.
- Existing franchisee conversion
- Waived when an existing franchisee in good standing converts an existing non-Nutrishop nutrition store.
- Recently closed premises
- $10,000 for a new franchisee, or waived for an existing good-standing franchisee, when the approved premises housed another Nutrishop Store that closed within 60 days before signing.
The Initial Fee is fully earned when paid and generally nonrefundable. Item 5 provides a limited possible refund, less the franchisor’s costs, if the franchisee or Managing Owner cannot complete initial training to the franchisor’s satisfaction, the franchisor elects to terminate, and the franchisee signs the required release. Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5, pp. 6–8.
When does a Nutrishop franchisee need the cash?
The cash is not paid at one moment. The 2026 FDD places the Initial Fee at signing, most premises and setup costs as incurred, the Website Development Fee at Orientation Training when applicable, the opening inventory before launch, and working capital during the first three months.
- Sign the Franchise Agreement. Pay the applicable Initial Fee in a lump sum. The federal disclosure process should occur before signing or payment; the FTC Franchise Rule explains the disclosure framework.
- Secure and prepare the Approved Location. Rent, deposits, design, Leasehold Improvements, Furniture and Fixtures, Signage, Equipment, the Computer System, insurance, licenses, permits, and Professional Fees are generally paid to landlords, suppliers, agencies, insurers, and advisors as agreed or incurred.
- Complete Orientation Training. The two-week program for up to two attendees has no tuition charge, but the franchisee pays transportation, lodging, meals, and incidentals. The Item 7 Training Expenses estimate is $2,000 to $8,000. The official support page describes its training and site-selection assistance.
- Pay the website charge when applicable. The $950 Website Development Fee is due at Orientation Training if a new franchisee purchases the Franchisee Website before opening; it is mandatory for a 24 Hour Fitness Location.
- Place the opening inventory order and complete launch spending. Initial Inventory, Initial Advertising, and miscellaneous opening costs are paid as incurred. Item 11 estimates opening 90 to 150 days after signing, depending on the site, construction or remodeling, delivery, staffing, training, financing, and local compliance.
- Fund the first three months and then the ongoing purchase cycle. Item 7 includes $10,000 to $20,000 of Additional Funds for three months. After the month of the opening order, the Minimum Monthly Purchase Order Requirement applies, and the monthly Administration Fee is due by the 10th.
Additional Funds are already inside each Item 7 total. Adding another $10,000 to $20,000 on top of the disclosed Estimated Initial Investment would double-count that category. The FDD also states that Additional Funds include payroll but exclude any draw or salary for the owner.
Why is required inventory the defining Nutrishop cost obligation?
The disclosed cost structure uses required-product purchasing rather than a percentage Royalty Fee in Item 6. Every franchisee signs a Product Distribution Agreement with the franchisor’s affiliate, NS Distribution, for the Minimum Opening Inventory Requirement and ongoing Goods purchases.
The Product Distribution Agreement changes the capital profile
Initial Inventory is paid to Nutrishop and affiliates, including NS Distribution. After the opening order month, the franchisee must meet a Minimum Monthly Purchase Order Requirement. Item 8 states that required and approved-source purchases represent approximately 85% of purchases and leases used to establish the store and 75% of purchases and leases used to operate it.
These are purchase obligations under the Product Distribution Agreement, not royalty percentages and not estimates of annual sales.
Interpretation: the smaller Pro-Shop has a lower monthly purchasing floor, while the other two formats share the $7,000 requirement. Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6, pp. 8–11, and Item 8, pp. 18–22. Official figures; bar lengths are proportional calculations.
Which Nutrishop fees continue after opening?
The 2026 FDD does not list a recurring Royalty Fee, advertising-fund contribution, or mandatory local-advertising minimum. The continuing economics instead center on required Goods purchases, a purchase-sensitive Administration Fee, and a Website Hosting Fee when the Franchisee Website is used. The official opportunity page and official franchise FAQ also state that the model has no monthly royalty or marketing fee.
| Continuing obligation | Amount or basis | Timing | Who receives payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Monthly Purchase Order Requirement | $7,000 of Goods; $2,000 for a Pro-Shop that is not a 24 Hour Fitness Location | Each calendar month after the opening-order month | NS Distribution |
| Monthly Administration Fee | $0–$600; $0–$200 for the other Pro-Shop format, with reductions based on prior-month purchases | By the 10th of each month | Nutrishop, Inc., as assignee |
| Franchisee Website Hosting Fee | $280 annually | Each hosting anniversary | Nutrishop, Inc. |
| Royalty Fee | Not listed in Item 6 for the current offered franchise | Not applicable under the disclosed fee schedule | Not applicable |
| Advertising Fund | No required fund contribution | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Local Advertising | No required minimum; Item 7 includes recommended opening advertising ranges | Opening period and as voluntarily incurred | Outside suppliers |
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6, pp. 8–12, and Item 11, pp. 27–28. The absence of a percentage royalty does not remove the monthly purchase obligation.
How can the Administration Fee fall to zero?
The Administration Fee is reduced when prior-month purchases from NS Distribution exceed format-specific thresholds. The amount is not a rebate on the Goods purchase requirement; it is a separate monthly charge with its own reduction schedule.
- Not a Pro-Shop: $600 normally; $300 after $4,000.01 to $7,000 of prior-month Nutrition Products; $0 after more than $7,000.
- 24 Hour Fitness Location with a separate public front door: $600 normally; $300 after $3,000 to $6,000; $0 after more than $6,000.
- 24 Hour Fitness Location without a separate public front door: $600 normally; $300 after $2,500 to $4,000; $0 after more than $4,000.
- Other Pro-Shop: $200 normally; $0 if the prior month’s purchases exceed the $2,000 Minimum Monthly Purchase Order Requirement.
Does Nutrishop require a specific liquid-capital or net-worth amount?
No fixed Liquid Capital, Net Worth, or Non-Borrowed Funds threshold is stated in the 2026 FDD. The application form on the public franchise website asks prospects to select a working-capital range, but that form is not an FDD qualification and should not be converted into a minimum requirement.
Item 10 states that Nutrishop, Inc. and its affiliates do not offer direct or indirect Financing and do not guarantee a note, lease, or obligation. The official financing answer likewise says the company does not offer direct financing and suggests consulting an existing banking relationship. Financing approval, loan terms, landlord requirements, and the cash portion of the investment therefore remain buyer-specific and are not guaranteed by the franchisor.
Total Initial Investment is not the same as cash required at signing, Liquid Capital, Net Worth, or lender equity. Because the FDD gives no fixed qualification threshold, a prospect should obtain a format-specific sources-and-uses schedule that identifies the Initial Fee, landlord deposits, opening inventory payment, buildout draws, training travel, and three-month Additional Funds.
Which costs can arise after opening or when ownership changes?
Transfer, noncompliance, legal, indemnification, website, and upgrade obligations can create costs outside the opening budget. These charges are conditional, so they should not be added automatically to Item 7, but they matter when testing the long-term cash exposure of the Franchise Agreement and Product Distribution Agreement.
- Transfer Fee: $10,000, or $2,500 for a Pro-Shop, payable before completion. No Transfer Fee is due when the transferee is an existing Nutrishop Store franchisee in good standing.
- Transfer-condition work: the transferor may have to correct identified deficiencies, and the transferee may have to upgrade, remodel, expand, or refurbish the store to then-current standards. No fixed amount is disclosed.
- Non-Compliance Charge: up to $500 per day per violation, where permitted by law, payable on demand.
- Costs and Attorneys’ Fees: variable amounts can become due when the franchisee does not comply with the Franchise Agreement.
- Indemnification: all amounts, including attorneys’ fees, incurred by the protected parties for covered claims can be payable as incurred.
- Website template upgrade: $399 for a franchisee using an older template who elects to upgrade, separate from the $280 annual hosting charge.
- Remaining inventory after termination: NS Distribution may offer to buy inventory at the lower of the franchisee’s cost or its then-current distributor price, less a 10% restocking fee.
Item 17 states a five-year initial term for a Nutrishop Store and a three-year initial term for a 24 Hour Fitness Location. It does not disclose a separate Renewal Fee, but renewal requires compliance, continued possession of the Approved Location, a release where permitted, and signing the then-current Franchise Agreement, whose terms may differ. Source: 2026 FDD, Items 6 and 17, pp. 8–12 and 37–47.
What does the official investment range not fully resolve?
The Item 7 total is an estimate for a new store, not a complete promise of the cash needed in every market or circumstance. The largest unresolved variables are the actual premises contract, the final inventory order, the owner’s personal living needs, and the FDD’s internal inconsistencies.
- Confirm the exact unit format. Do not apply the other Pro-Shop or 24 Hour Fitness Location cost structure to a conventional non-Pro-Shop store.
- Reconcile the Pro-Shop total. Obtain a written correction for the $142,950 cover maximum, the $143,050 Item 7 maximum, and the $142,450 derived sum of the listed high-end line items.
- Reconcile the 24 Hour Fitness Location Initial Fee. Item 5 and the table state $10,000, while Item 7 note 1 introduces a $15,000 amount for a separate-door configuration.
- Reconcile opening inventory. Item 5, the Item 7 table, and Item 8 agree on $65,000 to $75,000 for a non-Pro-Shop and $35,000 to $50,000 for a 24 Hour Fitness Location, while Item 7 note 7 states lower ranges.
- Price the Approved Location. Item 7 rent examples use specified sample markets and space assumptions; actual rent, tenant allowances, deposits, delivery condition, and local construction costs can differ.
- Add owner living needs separately. Additional Funds include payroll but exclude owner draw or salary and cover only the first three months.
- Model the purchase obligation. The $2,000 or $7,000 monthly Goods floor begins after the opening-order month and is separate from the initial investment estimate.
- Verify funding before signing. The FDD discloses no franchisor financing, fixed Liquid Capital minimum, or Net Worth minimum.
The federal rules describe what a disclosure document must contain, not whether a particular budget is sufficient. The FTC Franchise Rule Compliance Guide and 16 CFR Part 436 provide the official disclosure framework.
What is the practical capital takeaway?
The verified 2026 cost answer depends first on format, then on premises and inventory. A new non-Pro-Shop carries the highest clean disclosed range at $149,000 to $255,950; a 24 Hour Fitness Location is $86,500 to $161,950; and the other Pro-Shop starts at $45,500 but has an unresolved maximum. The Initial Fee is only one component, Additional Funds are already included for three months, and no fixed Liquid Capital or Net Worth threshold is disclosed.
The most important continuing obligation is not a percentage Royalty Fee. It is the Product Distribution Agreement: required opening inventory, a $2,000 or $7,000 Minimum Monthly Purchase Order Requirement, and a purchase-sensitive Administration Fee. Before relying on any total, the buyer needs a corrected, format-specific FDD schedule that resolves the Pro-Shop total, 24 Hour Fitness Location Initial Fee, and opening-inventory discrepancies.