OUR STORY:
FROM CORNER MARKET
TO GLOBAL POWERHOUSE
GNC was founded in 1935, when David Shakarian dared to think differently and follow his dream of opening a small health food store called Lackzoom in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. Just like you, he never stopped striving to achieve his goal, and soon, an empire was born from that small store. In the decades following the opening of his first store, Mr. Shakarian worked tirelessly to meet the demands of his customers by selling healthy foods like honey and wholegrain foods. He also introduced America to a new breakthrough product with exceptional health benefits called yoghurt. While his business grew, so did his innovative thinking that helped ignite the health food revolution of the 1960s. As more people began to embrace the concept of good nutrition, GNC grew into the largest health and nutrition chain globally.
Today, GNC is a leading global health and wellness brand that provides high-quality, science-based products and solutions consumers need to live mighty, live fit, and Live Well. GNC has an unwavering commitment to meeting the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficacy. The assortment is inclusive of vitamins, supplements, herbs and greens, sports nutrition, weight management, food and drink products. The brand touches consumers worldwide by providing its products and services in around 4,000 retail locations and operations in more than 50 countries. GNC's diversified, multi-channel business model has worldwide reach and is a well-recognized, trusted brand. By combining exceptional innovation, product development capabilities and an extensive global distribution network, GNC manages a best-in-class product portfolio.
