Gecko Hospitality Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Gecko Hospitality is a recruiting franchise offering management and executive placement for restaurants, hotels, and hospitality brands, serving employers and career-minded candidates, and known for industry-experienced recruiters, proprietary systems, and relationship-driven search work that generates high-margin, repeat client business.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

Franchise fee

$40,000

Investment

$59,000 - $85,000

Revenue (AUV)

n.a.

Gecko Hospitality is a hospitality recruiting franchise built for professionals with restaurant and hospitality experience. Founded in 2000, the company began as a specialized recruiting firm focused on connecting qualified management talent with hospitality employers.

Gecko Hospitality was founded in the United States and is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida, where it operates its corporate support and training functions. Over time, the brand has developed a strong reputation within the hospitality staffing space.

Gecko Hospitality began offering franchise opportunities in the early 2000s and has expanded steadily across multiple markets. The franchise model allows owners to operate an independent recruiting business under a nationally recognized brand.

The franchise specializes in management-level recruiting for the hospitality industry. Services focus on placing general managers, executive chefs, and senior leadership roles within restaurants, hotels, resorts, and related businesses.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Gecko Hospitality franchise is $59,000 - $85,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$40,000 to $50,000
Travel and Living Expenses While Training	$1,500 to $2,500
Office Furniture	$300 to $500
Office Equipment (Including Computer Equipment)	$1,500 to $3,000
Certified Professional Consultant (CPC) Certification	$550
Office Supplies	$500 to $750
High-Speed Internet Access Service (First 3 Months)	$250 to $375
Licenses and Deposits	$1,100 to $2,100
Applicant Tracking System Software and Brand Marketing	$599 to $660
Software (First 3 Months), Legal and Miscellaneous Expenses	$1,500 to $2,000
Advertising, Promotion, and Grand Opening Materials	$500 to $1,000
Insurance	$950 to $1,750
Additional Funds (3 Months)	$10,000 to $20,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$59,249 to $85,185

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$40,000 to $50,000
Travel and Living Expenses While Training	$1,500 to $2,500
Office Furniture	$300 to $500
Office Equipment (Including Computer Equipment)	$1,500 to $3,000
Certified Professional Consultant (CPC) Certification	$550
Office Supplies	$500 to $750
High-Speed Internet Access Service (First 3 Months)	$250 to $375
Licenses and Deposits	$1,100 to $2,100
Applicant Tracking System Software and Brand Marketing	$599 to $660
Software (First 3 Months), Legal and Miscellaneous Expenses	$1,500 to $2,000
Advertising, Promotion, and Grand Opening Materials	$500 to $1,000
Insurance	$950 to $1,750
Additional Funds (3 Months)	$10,000 to $20,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$59,249 to $85,185

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is Gecko Hospitality's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.

Number of units

Gecko Hospitality had 67 total units in 2025, of which 67 were franchised-owned and 0 company-owned.

Frequently Asked Questions

Competitors

Below are some of

Gecko Hospitality

key competitors in the

Staffing

sector.

Franchise

Upgrade

New

10.00%

$59,000

$85,000

n.a.

Patrice & Associates

$50K - $100K

196

New

10.00%

$90,000

$93,000

n.a.

MRINetwork

$25K - $50K

170

New

-31%

3% - 9%

$44,000

$96,000

n.a.

Global Recruiters Network

$50K - $100K

180

New

-11%

2% - 10%

$61,000

$129,000

n.a.

Nextaff

$100K - $200K

New

7.5% to 9% of Gross Wages

$127,000

$162,000

$2,247,000

7.6%

PrideStaff

$100K - $200K

New

-6%

35% of Gross Margin

$100,000

$228,000

n.a.

All Medsearch

$50K - $100K

New

71%

10% - 15%

$67,000

$83,000

n.a.

Training

Gecko Hospitality provides a detailed training program to ensure franchisees are equipped to operate successfully within the system. The training includes the following components:

Initial Training Program
Franchisees and key personnel must complete a two-week Initial Training Program held at the corporate office in Fort Myers, Florida, typically scheduled 2–6 weeks before business opening. The training combines classroom instruction and practical experience, covering operational procedures, client and candidate services, marketing, and employee training. There is no charge for the first two trainees, but additional attendees are charged $500 per person per day, with all travel and living expenses covered by the franchisee.

Ongoing and Supplemental Training
Gecko Hospitality may offer in-service on-site training and optional additional programs, workshops, and seminars. While these are typically offered at no additional fee, franchisees must pay travel, lodging, and related expenses for their attendees. Franchisees are also required to attend up to two mandatory annual meetings and complete at least ten hours of continuing recruiting education each year through webinars, classes, or conventions.

Territory Protection

Gecko Hospitality offers franchisees a designated territory in which they are permitted to operate their business. The franchisor agrees not to grant other franchises or operate competing businesses within this territory as long as the franchisee complies with the agreement.

The boundaries of the designated territory are defined based on population and are outlined in an addendum to the Franchise Agreement.

However, Gecko Hospitality does not provide an exclusive territory in the strictest sense. The franchisor reserves the right to develop, use, or franchise other trade names and trademarks for similar businesses within the franchisee’s territory.

Additionally, they may solicit national or regional clients and implement marketing programs that could extend beyond individual franchise territories, even allowing activity within those territories under certain circumstances.