GECKO HOSPITALITY; GECKO EXECUTIVE HOSPITALITY
Gecko Development Corporation franchises businesses that provide management recruiting services for the restaurant industry under the GECKO HOSPITALITY® brand and for the hospitality industry under the GECKO EXECUTIVE HOSPITALITY® brand. Franchisees connect clients such as restaurants, hotels, resorts, casinos, and other hospitality venues with experienced management candidates who have at least two years of salaried experience in their respective sectors. The business model focuses on efficient operating systems, relationship-based services, and optional add-ons like Creative Advertising, Management Career Fairs, and Open Houses, targeting growing markets in restaurant and hospitality management hiring.
Franchise Costs
10% royalty + 4% marketing fund + $145/mo ATS software + $125/mo admin fee + $244-$835/mo internet advertising + $55-$75/mo brand software
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How GECKO HOSPITALITY; GECKO EXECUTIVE HOSPITALITY Compares
Key Insights
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
GECKO HOSPITALITY; GECKO EXECUTIVE HOSPITALITY Current | $59K – $85K | $45K | 10.0% | 106 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
+35 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for GECKO HOSPITALITY; GECKO EXECUTIVE HOSPITALITY franchisees (2018 – 2024)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
116 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
116 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a GECKO HOSPITALITY; GECKO EXECUTIVE HOSPITALITY franchise ranges from $59,249 to $85,185. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 10.0% of gross sales.
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