GECKO HOSPITALITY; GECKO EXECUTIVE HOSPITALITY

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.

106
Locations
$59K–$85K
Investment
Since 2003
Franchising
ServicesFort Myers, FLTriumph Talent Solutions, LLCwww.geckohospitality.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs


Franchise Fee
$45,000
Item 5 of FDD
Initial Investment Range
$59,249 $85,185
Low: $59,249High: $85,185
Item 7 of FDD
Royalty Rate
10.00%
of gross sales
Brand Fund
4.00%
Item 6 of FDD
Fixed Monthly Fees
$569 – $1,180
Item 6 of FDD

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
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
GECKO HOSPITALITY; GECKO EXECUTIVE HOSPITALITY
Current
$59K – $85K$45K10.0%106
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC$14K – $607KN/AN/A6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)$216K – $609K$30K5.0%4,500
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE$71K – $105K$25K15.0%2,744
CRUISE PLANNERS$2K – $21K$11K3.0%2,655
SERVPRO (UNIT)$259K – $380K$100K10.0%2,286
Business Services Average
188 franchises
$118K – $284K$46K10.4%

* 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

Top States
1CA
3
2NC
2
3TX
2
4NY
2
5OH
2
6IL
2
7DE
1
8FL
1
9GA
1
10HI
1
11IA
1
12ID
1
13KS
1
14KY
1
15LA
1

+35 more states

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for GECKO HOSPITALITY; GECKO EXECUTIVE HOSPITALITY franchisees (20182024)

Total Loans
4
Average Loan
$162,425
Total Volume
$0.6M
Default Rate
0.0%

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.

NameSBA 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)

Franchisee Cases0
No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
N/A
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
0

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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