5 Star Nutrition franchise
2024 filing · January 2, 2024
5 Star Nutrition at a glance
A retail store selling sports nutrition, muscle-building, weight-management and general health supplements. At the end of 2023 there were 56 5 Star Nutrition locations in the US, all company-owned.
The business
- Franchisor
- 5 Star Nutrition Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Austin, Texas
- Typical size
- 1,000–1,800 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $153K–$286K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $25,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 7.5%
- 7.5% of gross sales, paid weekly
- Brand fund
- None now
- Not charged at present ($0)
- Renewal fee
- See terms
- 25% of our then-current initial franchise fee
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2023
- 56
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 56
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2021–2023
Support and records
From 5 Star Nutrition Franchising, LLC’s 2024 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
5 Star Nutrition among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | 5 Star Nutrition | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $219,575 | Costs less than 67% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $25,000 | Lower than 82% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7.5% | Higher than 84% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 56 | More than 66% of franchises |
How much a 5 Star Nutrition franchise costs
Opening one 5 Star Nutrition costs an estimated $152,750 to $286,400. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
The biggest costs are inventory ($40,000 to $55,000) and construction/leasehold improvements ($8,500 to $40,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | ||
| Utility and Security Deposits | $250 | $2,000 | |
| Business Licenses/Permits | $250 | $1,000 | |
| Construction/Leasehold Improvements | $8,500 | $40,000 | |
| Architect/Design Fees | $0 | $7,500 | |
| Rent (3 months) | $4,500 | $21,000 | |
| Signage | $10,750 | $28,000 | |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $24,000 | $36,000 | |
| POS/Computer Software and Hardware | $12,300 | $19,500 | |
| Office Supplies | $500 | $1,000 | |
| Inventory | $40,000 | $55,000 | |
| Professional Services | $1,000 | $5,000 | |
| Insurance | $1,000 | $2,500 | |
| Training Expenses | $4,700 | $10,900 | |
| Initial Launch Marketing | $10,000 | $12,000 | |
| Additional Funds – Initial 3 months | $10,000 | $20,000 | |
| Total | $152,750 | $286,400 | |
Source: 5 Star Nutrition Franchising, LLC, 2024 filing, page 23
5 Star Nutrition franchise fee
The franchise fee is $25,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: 5 Star Nutrition Franchising, LLC, 2024 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 7.5% of gross sales, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Not charged at present ($0). |
| Technology Fees | $500 per month |
| Successor/Renewal Fee | 25% of our then-current initial franchise fee |
| Local Advertising and Cooperatives | 1% of your Gross Sales |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: 5 Star Nutrition Franchising, LLC, 2024 filing, pages 14 and 16
Other fees as filed, from pages 16–20. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures 5 Star Nutrition does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: 5 Star Nutrition Franchising, LLC, 2024 filing, page 62
SBA loans to 5 Star Nutrition franchisees
Lenders approved one SBA 7(a) loan for a 5 Star Nutrition franchisee in 2026, for $150K. It hasn’t been paid off or charged off yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
How 5 Star Nutrition compares
Of the 199 health and wellness franchises on this site, 5 Star Nutrition is the 53rd cheapest to open and the 46th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | 5 Star Nutrition | Typical health and wellness brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $153K | $224K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $286K | $498K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $25K | $45K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7.5% | 6% | 6% |
| US locations | 56 | 10 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 125 of 199 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 199 brands in health and wellness franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 55 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 (0) | 60 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 56 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: 5 Star Nutrition Franchising, LLC, 2024 filing, page 63
Who owns 5 Star Nutrition?
5 Star Nutrition franchises are sold by 5 Star Nutrition Franchising, LLC. It is a subsidiary of Defyned Brands, LLC.
From 5 Star Nutrition Franchising, LLC’s 2024 filing, page 8.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | Yes. The filing describes past or pending cases involving the franchisor, its affiliates or its executives on pages 12–13. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: 5 Star Nutrition Franchising, LLC, 2024 filing, litigation on pages 12–13, bankruptcy on page 13
5 Star Nutrition filings
The figures on this page come from 5 Star Nutrition Franchising, LLC’s 2024 filing, issued January 2, 2024, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 filing | January 2, 2024 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2021–2023 |
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