Company-specific checklist

Someone pitched me Herbalife. What should I ask?

If someone invited you to join Herbalife or sell Herbalife products, review the earnings statement and expenses before paying or ordering.

Last reviewed: 2026-06-14

Documents to request before paying

• The current U.S. typical distributor earnings statement.
• The compensation plan or business plan used for the opportunity.
• A list of common expenses, including product, tools, events, nutrition club costs, travel, and training.
• The cancellation, return, and refund rules.

Questions to ask in writing

• Which participant category would I be in, and does the disclosure describe people like me?
• Are the earnings figures before or after expenses?
• Does the person recruiting me earn from my orders, sponsored distributors, or both?
• Can I read the public FTC settlement materials and current company disclosure before deciding?

What this does not prove

Being invited to join Herbalife does not prove the opportunity is unsuitable for every person. It is a reason to compare the written earnings statement with ordinary expenses and exit rules.

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• Herbalife company page
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Sources

• Statement of Typical Distributor Earnings, Herbalife U.S. , 2025 . Accessed 2026-06-14. Support type: Company disclosure.
• Herbalife Will Restructure Its Multi-level Marketing Operations and Pay $200 Million For Consumer Redress to Settle FTC Charges, Federal Trade Commission , 2016-07-15 . Accessed 2026-06-14. Support type: Regulatory public record.
• Business Guidance Concerning Multi-Level Marketing, Federal Trade Commission , 2024 . Accessed 2026-06-14. Support type: Regulator guidance.

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