GNC Settles Suit With Franchisees<b></b>
Pittsburgh- General Nutrition Companies Inc. hassettled three lawsuits brought by franchisees claiming they werecharged more for products than company-owned stores were. Under thesettlement GNC will offer wholesale product credits worth $125 permonth, per franchise store for the next year, $4.2 million inall.
The settlement still needs the approval of 90 percent ofGNC's franchisees, a doubtful outcome in light of a recentNew York Timesarticle describing franchisee complaintsabout GNC franchise practices. -Associated Press