16 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a Gecko Hospitality & Gecko Executive Hospitality franchise ranges from $54K to $85K (2025 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Gecko Hospitality & Gecko Executive Hospitality is $43K (2025 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the Gecko Hospitality & Gecko Executive Hospitality 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Gecko Hospitality & Gecko Executive Hospitality does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisGecko Hospitality & Gecko Executive Hospitality charges a royalty fee of 10.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Gecko Hospitality & Gecko Executive Hospitality franchise is approximately 14.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 4.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $145/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisGecko Hospitality & Gecko Executive Hospitality has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Gecko Hospitality & Gecko Executive Hospitality franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisGecko Hospitality & Gecko Executive Hospitality offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.
View full territory analysisGecko Hospitality & Gecko Executive Hospitality currently operates 108 locations (2025 FDD) (108 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 1.9% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 2.3%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Gecko Hospitality & Gecko Executive Hospitality is 7.4% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.
View full growth analysisGecko Hospitality & Gecko Executive Hospitality does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Gecko Hospitality & Gecko Executive Hospitality is 8 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 18 years.
View full contract analysisGecko Hospitality & Gecko Executive Hospitality's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 50 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisYes, Gecko Hospitality & Gecko Executive Hospitality's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisGecko Hospitality & Gecko Executive Hospitality provides 104 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisGecko Hospitality & Gecko Executive Hospitality does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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