Cencora, Inc.
1 West First Avenue
The franchisor is AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation, a Delaware corporation formed on June 24, 1985, with parent company Cencora, Inc.
We grant franchises for GNP Premier Pharmacies that operate under the “Marks,” which include (i) the “Good Neighbor Pharmacy” and related service marks, (ii) the “Elevate Provider Network” service marks, (iii) the elements and components of a GNP Premier Pharmacy's trade dress, and (iv) any and all additional, different or replacement trade names, trademarks, service marks, logos and slogans that we adopt from time to time to identify the GNP Premier Program and products and services that can be offered by a GNP Premier Pharmacy or the GNP Premier Program, including Available Programs. Though there are currently none operational, we reserve the right to own and/or operate GNP Premier Pharmacies. ABDC, as a pharmaceutical distribution services company, delivers medicines and other products to thousands of retail customers on a just-in-time basis, which are then dispensed or sold to patients and consumers. We also provide business coaching services to help those customers who are GNP Premier Pharmacies improve their businesses and focus on their strengths. GNP Premier Pharmacies offer other retail products and services, including traditional drug store categories such as vitamins, cough and cold, first aid, and analgesics. Some GNP Premier Pharmacies carry home healthcare products, such as canes, walkers and other durable medical equipment. We offer GNP Premier Agreements that grant to eligible Customers the right to convert one or more existing or start-up pharmacies to each become a GNP Premier Pharmacy at a designated site (“Pharmacy Location”). The GNP Premier Agreement is attached to this Disclosure Document as Exhibit B. If you currently operate a pharmacy, we assume that you have an existing location, inventory, equipment and other items necessary to operate a pharmacy at the time you sign the GNP Premier Agreement. You have the right to terminate the GNP Premier Agreement at any time on 60 days' notice without cause. To be eligible to participate in the GNP Premier Program, you must meet our minimum requirements (“Premier Minimum Requirements”), including having a computer system for pharmacy management that allows participation in our InSite program from ABDC. For stores whose existing pharmacy management system does not enable participation in our program, we estimate it would take two to four months for a store to plan, evaluate, purchase and install the required system. See Items 8 and 11. You must operate your GNP Premier Pharmacy and utilize Available Programs in accordance with the GNP Premier Agreement and the standards we establish (“Standards”). The Standards are described in our manuals and other directives to you, whether on paper or electronic form (“GNP Manual”), which we revise and supplement from time to time. The Standards pertain to, among other things, purchases of prescription pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products, including our GNP private label products (“GNP Private Label Products”), health and beauty care products, signage and layouts, equipment, specifications for products and services, training, methods of inventory control, advertising and marketing programs and information technology, all of which we may improve, further develop or otherwise modify from time to time.
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Franchimp Summary Rating
4/10
Earning Transparency
4/10
Investment Accessibility
3/10
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Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $81,797 Maximum: $165,297
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $278,797 Maximum: $575,205
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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