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mail marketing correspondence, digital content, and electronic communications if any. This includes any websites and Social Networking and Marketing activities, including Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare
From the filings
+1.887% units YoYHQ-led decisions
Gecko Development
Quick service restaurantSoftware purchasing at Gecko Development is controlled at the corporate level, with the FDD naming John M. Larson (CEO), C.R. 'Chuck' Christopherson (CFO), Robert J. Krzak (President), and Sheila Hale (VP of Operations) as key executives. The system mandates specific technology including ATS Database Software, a GDC Internet Website, and Jasper AI. The addressable market consists of 108 franchised quick-service restaurant locations.
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Total units
108
108 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+1.887%
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2025
Royalty
10%
of gross sales
Ad fund
4%
national + local
Initial fee
$40K
per unit
Investment range
$59K–$85K
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Non-compete
2 years
from the filing
Ongoing fee load
What the operator pays every month
The recurring percentage of gross sales named in this filing, before rent, labour or any technology fee.
14%of gross sales (FY2025)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
Systems named in Item 11 of this filing. None is recorded as mandated here, which is not the same as the filing mandating nothing. Read Item 11 before treating the category as open.
IndeedIndeed
DC will purchase on behalf of franchisee and affiliate-owned units multi-user contracts with Internet Employment Recruiting and Advertising Search and Marketing Providers, such as Indeed.com, ZipRecru
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ondence, digital content, and electronic communications if any. This includes any websites and Social Networking and Marketing activities, including Twitter, Facebook, Foursquare, LinkedIn, or any Soc
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s, and e-mail marketing correspondence, digital content, and electronic communications if any. This includes any websites and Social Networking and Marketing activities, including Twitter, Facebook, F
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hase on behalf of franchisee and affiliate-owned units multi-user contracts with Internet Employment Recruiting and Advertising Search and Marketing Providers, such as Indeed.com, ZipRecruiter, Career
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
21 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 5 explicit no's; 8 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesFranchise agreement
We shall have the right to utilize an on-line computer monitoring system, and to use the on-line system to remotely examine Your records pertaining to the operation of the Franchised Business.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You shall, at Your expense, deliver to Us within thirty (30) days of the end of each of Your fiscal years, a complete financial statement for such fiscal year in such form as We may require
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
All merchandise and supplies bearing trademarks will be purchased either directly from GDC or from suppliers that we designate.
Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?
YesItem 20
The franchisor has created the Gecko Hospitality Advisory Council, Robert Krzak, President, Gecko Development Corporation, 13379 McGregor Blvd., Suite 1, Fort Myers, Florida 33919, Telephone (239) 690-7006, email: robert@geckohospitality.com, Website:www.geckohospitality.com
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 8
You will be notified of modification of specifications and changes in suppliers and vendor through written communication and our Operations Manual.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
127870Item 8
In 2024, Gecko Hospitality, Inc. realized $127,870 in revenue from providing this support service, which accounted for 1.12% of its total revenues of $11,414,130.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
In 2024, Gecko Hospitality, Inc. realized $127,870 in revenue from providing this support service, which accounted for 1.12% of its total revenues of $11,414,130.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
1Item 8
1% to 3% of the total cost to purchase and lease equipment, inventory, and other items to operate your Franchised Business.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 6
Administrative Fee 9 $125 per month Same as Royalty Fee We may increase the fee after the first 12 months based on market rates for similar services Insurance Based on annual plan As incurred Payable to our premium affiliate, only if you wish to participate in our group Errors and Omissions Insurance Plan…
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesFranchise agreement
If you desire to purchase any services or products from suppliers that We have not previously approved, You or the supplier must submit a written request for such approval to Us.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesItem 11
However, we will own all rights to the telephone, directory and Internet listings, and you must transfer them to us on the expiration, termination, repurchase or transfer of your franchise, at your expense.
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
You shall secure and maintain in force, at Your expense, all required licenses, permits and certificates relating to the full and proper operation of the Franchised Business and shall operate the Franchised Business in full compliance with all applicable laws, ordinances and regulations, including without limitation…
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
You shall permit Our authorized personnel to inspect, examine, compile, review and/or audit all of Your business records relating to Your Franchised Business, including but not limited to financial documents and tax returns, at any time during normal business hours without any prior notice.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
We have the right to add to and otherwise modify the Operations Manual from time to time, as We deem necessary, provided that no such addition or modification will alter Your fundamental status, rights and obligations under this Agreement.
Marketing
Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?
YesItem 11
You must spend a minimum of $250 per month advertising for Candidates.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must use the applicant tracking software, brand marketing software and high-speed internet access services as designated by GDC in the Operations Manual.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase equipment and operating supplies under specifications in our Operations Manual from suppliers approved by GDC.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
You must employ at least one full time recruiter for each Franchise you own and operate.
Point of sale
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We have the right to utilize an on-line computer monitoring system, and to use the on-line system to remotely examine your records pertaining to the operation of the Franchised Business and we have no limitations on our ability to do so.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesFranchise agreement
We reserve the right to charge a per diem fee for such training in the amount equal to the then-current hourly rate of the person(s) providing the training, which shall be paid prior to the commencement of training, plus expenses.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
You are required to attend the Conference, and to pay all of your expenses incurred in connection with attending the Conference including transportation cost, meals, lodging and living expenses.
The filing answers no to 5 questions
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?Item 11
- Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?Item 11
- Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?Franchise agreement
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
Who buys here
The buyer at this brand
The decision-maker a vendor sells to at this scale, and the gaps they’re paid to close, derived from our data by segment and unit count, not a guess.
HQ leadership: CEO/President + VP Ops/Franchise + a first dedicated IT/systems owner.
VP SalesHead of SalesCROSales Director
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The vendor opportunity at Gecko Development
Gecko Development operates 108 franchised quick-service restaurant locations, with no company-owned units disclosed in the 2025 FDD. The system grew by 1.887% year-over-year, indicating modest expansion. For software vendors, the total addressable market is these 108 units, all controlled by franchisees but subject to corporate technology mandates. The royalty rate is 10.0%, and the initial franchise term is 8 years. Average unit volume is not disclosed in the most recent FDD.
Who controls software purchasing
The FDD identifies four executives at the Florida headquarters: John M. Larson serves as Director and Chief Executive Officer, C.R. "Chuck" Christopherson is Director, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary, Robert J. Krzak holds the title of President, and Sheila Hale is Vice President of Operations. For a software pitch, the CEO and VP of Operations are the most relevant contacts, as they oversee strategic and operational technology decisions. The CFO may be involved in financial approvals. No additional operators are mapped in our corpus, reinforcing that purchasing authority is centralized at HQ.
Mandated and current tech stack
Gecko Development mandates three specific technology systems under the current FDD. ATS Database Software is required, likely serving as the core operational or customer management database. A GDC Internet Website is also mandated, controlling the brand's web presence. Notably, Jasper artificial intelligence Software is a required system, signaling an early adoption of AI tools within the franchise. No other POS, accounting, or scheduling vendors are named in the available data, leaving potential openings for complementary solutions that integrate with these mandated platforms.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD does not include an Item 8 extract, so the procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is not disclosed. This lack of clarity means vendors should inquire directly about the process for becoming an approved technology provider. On the renewal side, Item 17 provides a clear window: franchisees in good standing can renew for two additional 5-year terms, provided they give 6 months' notice, are not in default, have not received three or more default notices in the prior term, and sign a new agreement. That new agreement may contain materially different terms, including territory and royalty changes, and requires a renewal fee equal to 10% of the then-current franchise fee. These renewal events, occurring at the 8-year mark and subsequent 5-year intervals, are natural moments when franchisees may re-evaluate their tech stack.
How to read the Gecko Development FDD
The 2025 Gecko Development FDD is embedded below for your review. Focus on Item 11 to verify the mandated technology systems and identify any additional approved suppliers not captured here. Item 17 outlines the renewal conditions and timing that can create software switching opportunities. Since the brand appears independently owned with no parent company on file, all decision-making authority rests with the HQ team listed in Item 1. For a ranked target list of franchise systems matched to your software category, FranCloud can help you prioritize your outreach.
Questions vendors ask
Gecko Development, answered from the filing
The FDD lists John M. Larson (CEO), C.R. Christopherson (CFO), Robert J. Krzak (President), and Sheila Hale (VP of Operations). For a tech pitch, the CEO and VP of Operations are likely the primary buying center.
The 2025 FDD mandates ATS Database Software, a GDC Internet Website, and Jasper artificial intelligence Software. No specific POS vendor is named in the available data.
The system has 108 total units, all of which are franchised. No company-owned units are disclosed. This represents a small, concentrated quick-service restaurant footprint.
The FDD does not provide an extract for Item 8, so the procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—is not disclosed in the available data.
The initial term is 8 years. Franchisees in good standing can renew for two additional 5-year terms with 6 months' notice. Renewal requires a new agreement, which may change terms and trigger tech re-evaluation.
The 2025 FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can review the full document in the embedded PDF viewer below to analyze Item 11 tech mandates and Item 17 renewal conditions directly.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
25 operators run 27 mapped locations. 2 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit23
2–9 units2
Top states by locations
| SC | 3 |
|---|---|
| IL | 2 |
| FL | 2 |
| MO | 2 |
| CA | 2 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind Gecko Development
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