Owner Testimonials

"My name is Dale Kitt and I own the Nutrishop location in Vacaville, CA. Before I opened a Nutrishop I was working as a personal trainer during the beginning of the recession (’08–’09). The recession caused me to seek secondary employment to make ends meet which led me to the sports nutrition industry and working at a retail nutrition store. In May of 2010 I was hired at a Nutrishop location to manage the store. I quickly realized this was something I could do. Within 8 months I acquired the funds to open my own store. I have been open for a little more than 8 years now and couldn’t imagine doing anything else.

As a Nutrishop store owner, I have an incredible corporate team behind me with decades of experience in the industry which affords me a certain level of comfort. The team at Nutrishop Corporate is easily accessible and they truly care about their store owners and their success. Also, as a Nutrishop store owner, I have access to more than 150 exclusive, cutting-edge product SKUs which allows me to deliver what I feel are the best, most effective products to my customers and to aggressively compete and build the market in my area. I honestly don’t know how another nutrition store can even compete with the Nutrishop business model coupled with a strong operator.  These high-quality, exclusive products afford me tremendous customer loyalty. My customers return over and over again to pick up their favorite supplements. Lastly, as a Nutrishop store owner, I have an extremely positive networking environment of store owners who strive to build each other up and help each other grow in our success!  We are truly a family!"

"In high school, I started working at a local supplement store. It took almost no time at all to realize I'd found something I was deeply passionate about. As my knowledge of all things health and proper supplementation grew, I became the “go-to” person all my friends and family went to whenever they needed guidance. Although I loved working at various supplement stores throughout high school and college, I never saw it as anything more than just a fun, part-time job I did to help put myself through school. 

When I graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in economics, I pursued a 9-5 life in the corporate world. Just as it took no time to figure out I had a passion for health and wellness, it took no time at all to figure out the corporate world was not for me. Through the unbelievable love and support my family gave and gives me, I made the decision to take the leap and open up a supplement store of my own.

As I toyed with the idea, I was invited to partner with someone I had previously worked for to open another supplement store with him. It was an attractive offer and it seemed to be the right choice, but I had to do my due diligence and see what other franchising opportunities were out there. As I researched, I realized all these stores seemed the same, just “OK,” nothing special. That is, until I found NUTRISHOP. Now, when I tell you I hadn’t spent more than 5 minutes looking over the NUTRISHOP website and speaking with Bryon McLendon (founder and CEO), before deciding beyond a shadow of a doubt that this was the route I wanted to take, I am not messing around.

The NUTRISHOP team almost instantaneously became the NUTRISHOP family, and I couldn’t be more thankful for everything they have done and continue to do to make my business wildly successful. Choosing to open a NUTRISHOP store has undoubtedly been the single greatest decision I’ve ever made, and it has given me the exact life I have always dreamed of having."

I decided to run with a Nutrishop franchise after doing a ton of research on other companies. In fact, I almost purchased a boutique gym franchise last year, but the terms were unrealistic to me as a business owner.  

I’ve worked in the financial industry for 14 years and while that’s still great, I wanted to pursue a career that provided myself and others more value.  It was time for a change. I discovered that if I wasn’t being challenged or passionate about was I was doing, what was my purpose? 

When I heard that the Nutrishop location near me may be for sale, I set out to schedule a meeting with the owner to express my interest in acquiring the business. His schedule was full so connecting with him was difficult. I was on a mission so rather than wait around, I filled out a Nutrishop application online to inquire about opening a new franchise location in a different territory. Bryon McLendon called me once he received my application and we had a great conversation. That one single call changed me and shortly after I decided to pursue my initial plan and finally met with the existing store owner. We came to an agreement on the buyout terms and discussed his exit strategy. 

During the next couple of months and many calls with Bryon McLendon, I thought, “this guy really gives a sh*t about me and this business”. His beliefs encompasses the reason for why I wanted to open a Nutrishop and do something on my own.  

As of this writing, I’m almost at the finish line. I just returned from the new store owner training in Southern CA (which was an incredible, eye-opening experience) and am extremely motivated to inspire others and help people. I felt so much love from the Nutrishop Corporate Team that I was confident this was my place. Things happen for a reason, not by luck. They happen with hard work and persistence and with that you won’t fail. Nutrishop, we’re family now! ;)

"After spending 4 years in the US Army, I knew when I got out that I wanted to own my own business. I know that being self-employed is a dream for many, but I also know that for many it will always remain a dream. Not me! I always had a passion for health and fitness so my goal was to open a business where I was able to help people with their health and fitness goals. Nutrishop has allowed me to accomplish just that. I have owned multiple Nutrishop locations for the past 12 years. Since the beginning, Nutrishop Corporate has always been my biggest supporter. The officers of the Nutrishop Corporation truly care about each and every one of their store owners, as well as that owner’s customers! They are true industry leaders and always stay one step ahead of the competition. Joining the Nutrishop family is one of the best business decisions I have ever made and I would encourage anyone that is interested in owning their own business in the retail nutrition industry, to take a hard look at Nutrishop as they/we are the best in the business!"

"My name is Scott Radford and I am the owner of the Nutrishop in Fitchburg, Massachusetts with my wife Melissa. I was in law enforcement and knew I wanted to make a change. I looked around for opportunities that I could invest in and to go after my dream of owning my own successful business. I have always been into fitness and shopped at local supplement stores. After having sub-par customer service, I talked to my wife and stated that we could open a supplement store, give great customer service and in turn we would do very well. We searched several options to include several franchises when I came across a Nutrishop ad in a magazine. Seeing there was not a Nutrishop closer than 100 miles, we drove to visit a couple to get a feel for the type of store it was. After that, I had a phone call with Corporate, which impressed me even more. After a short conversation with my wife we decided to change careers and give Nutrishop a shot.

The supportive, family-type environment that Nutrishop Corporate has created for their store owners has been second to none. Being a new store in an entirely new area for Nutrishop we were a little worried in the beginning, but with hard work, incredible products and putting our customers first, we have seen continuous growth in sales. Nutrishop as a whole, never fails to amaze me. Not only from corporate but also from other store owners. Thank you for not being like most companies out there! You really have our backs and you put the stores ahead of all and treat us like family."

"We joined the Nutrishop family eight months ago and our experience has been nothing short of phenomenal. Our onboarding experience went exceptionally well as other local owners reached out to help show us the ropes in addition to all the corporate support. The amount of support I received from corporate was amazing, from the marketing team to the product reps and, specifically, to Nutrishop’s COO, Brian Barthelmess.  

We have been a part of other franchises before and they were not the best experiences. These other franchise models just collected monthly royalties without saying a word or offering any help. At Nutrishop, there are no royalties yet they are there every step of the way! 

Our sales rep, BethAnn Suranyi, keeps us well informed on all the products and invests her time with us which speaks volumes on how much she cares. The in-house graphic design and marketing team creates the most incredible marketing material for all of our marketing needs. And, they do this at no charge! 

Nutrishop truly has your best interests at heart. They have always been a phone call away when we have needed advice or a second opinion on anything. If you're thinking of joining the Nutrishop family, it will be the best decision you ever make!"

"My name is Shylow Robinson and I have been a part of the Nutrishop family for about 7 years now. I started off as a store manager for approximately 3 years before I was presented with the opportunity to purchase the location I was managing and take ownership of the Nutrishop location in London, Kentucky. This wouldn’t have been possible if it wasn’t for the Nutrishop family working with me through the process. I was a guy that didn’t have much money at the time, and they were with me every step of the way to make the transition possible. I’m beyond thankful for the opportunities I’ve been given with Nutrishop.

Before this, I was a guy that was working 10 hours a day detailing RV’s, and killing myself to make a living. Now I finally get to do something I am passionate about and absolutely love! It wasn’t but two years after ownership of the London, KY store that my father and I were blessed enough to open our second Nutrishop location in Somerset, KY and it’s going great! It wasn’t a hard decision for me to make after being a manager for 3 years and seeing how successful the business could be if you put your heart and soul into it! If you’re reading this and considering opening a Nutrishop location, and if you have a passion for health and fitness, incredible work ethic and enjoy helping others, I promise you it’s worth it! I can say with confidence that the Nutrishop team can help you make it possible!"

"My husband Mark and I have been part of the Nutrishop Family since the Summer of 2004. We are the proud owners of Nutrishop Corona and Nutrishop Eastvale in Southern California. We are also parents to four amazing children. We have lived in Eastvale since 2007 and previously owned the Anaheim/Fullerton Nutrishop location. We love our Anaheim/Fullerton community but after 14 years, it was time for us to be closer to home and the community that our children were growing up in. One perks of being a Nutrishop store owner and putting many years of hard work into our business is that it has now allowed us the time and flexibility to be involved in all of our children’s’ school and extracurricular activities.

Throughout the years, we have watched Nutrishop grow at a rapid pace. When we first started, there was no Corporate Office, Art Department or Social Media! Fast forward to today March 18, 2019… The amount of corporate support we are now afforded for our business to be successful is unprecedented. The supplement industry has grown rapidly and we have watched companies and competitors come and go over the years. However, Nutrishop has remained ahead of the curve and always on the forefront of the industry which is why they are one of the most successful franchises in our industry today. Nutrishop has evolved tremendously and we are extremely proud to have been there since the beginning."

"I had been working in the fitness industry off and on over the last 15 years, doing everything from being a personal trainer to managing health clubs. I got into the health and wellness field because I loved fitness, nutrition, and helping others achieve what they previously thought was impossible. However, after years of being an area manager for a group of health clubs, I began to notice that all the things I loved about fitness and health became less and less of a focus in my work, and I found myself regularly working 50+ hours a week to grow someone else’s businesses. I came to the realization that if I put as much effort and time into my OWN business as I had in working for someone else’s these previous years, and if I had the right business model that aligned with my passion for fitness, there was no way I wouldn’t succeed. Nutrishop gave me that opportunity, all while still allowing me to get back to the things I loved about the fitness industry: helping others. 

Nutrishop is completely unique, and approaches the brick and mortar nutrition store from a totally new approach, focusing on customer experience and helping to get them results rather than simple product sales. As of this writing, our Nutrishop has become a reference point for health, wellness, and fitness education in our community, and we’re just getting started as we come up on our 1 year opening anniversary. We know our customers by name, and the vast majority see us on a regular basis to check their progress and get our guidance and help. No other nutrition shop I know of does that, or does it so well. I believe Nutrishop will be growing very rapidly across the country due to the very unique services we provide."

"My name is Ancira Vanderkallen and I have been working with the Nutrishop family for about 15 years now. And I say “family” because that’s what it truly feels like. For 10 of those 15 years I have been the owner of my own store in Southern California. The reasoning behind my decision to open a Nutrishop was first, my passion for health and fitness, second, my desire to help others achieve their fitness goals, third, it is an industry that grows every year and lastly, who doesn’t want to be their own boss and control their earning potential which in this case is unlimited.

I can honestly say that the Nutrishop Corporate team is a huge asset to my success and truly cares about each store owner and their success. As of this writing, my business doubled within 1 year and it continues to grow each year. Although the economy was at an all-time low when I opened my store and many of my friends and acquaintances doubted its success, I was able to prove them wrong by letting them see firsthand that this industry is extremely resilient and that the majority of the public either wants to look better and/or feel better. That will never go “out of style”! I love my business! Thanks Nutrishop!"