What is GNC?
Well the company actually started in 1935 by David Shakarian, but during the health food craze of the 1960’s, the store was expanded outside of Pittsburgh and changed its name to General Nutrition Center. Shakarian ran the store until he passed in 1984. GNC carries almost every type of fitness and nutrition supplement on the market. They carry popular brands and also their own line of products called Pro Performance. There are over 6,000 stores in the United States as well as stores in 49 other countries. Your can find these stores in shopping malls, store-in-a-store (Rite Aid) and any other shopping zones. You will know it is GNC because they have a big sign colored in red drawing in customers. GNC has somewhat become the Wal-Mart of the sports nutritional supplements because they carry almost everything and they often offer the best price. Plus you can always find one where you are located so you can depend on the store. Another great feature of the store is that they have their own
