Gecko Hospitality vs Preferred HealthStaff Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Gecko Hospitality vs Preferred HealthStaff including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Gecko Hospitality Franchise
Preferred HealthStaff Franchise
Investment $64,770 - $93,670$62,120 - $94,661
Franchise Fee $40,000 - $50,000$35,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 20132009
Year Franchised 20132014
Term Of Agreement -5 years +5 +5 +5
Term Of Agreement -5 years +5 +5 +5
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Gecko Hospitality Franchise
Preferred HealthStaff Franchise
Experience 5-7 years executive management, human resources/recruiting, assistant general management, or general management experience in a high volume restaurant, hotel, resort or casino. Entrepreneurial ambition and desire to be in business for themselves. The ability to obtain the monetary funding necessary to operate a successful recruiting office. The desire to be part of the largest restaurant recruiting firm in the United States and Canada.

You are not required to have a background in the healthcare field. We look for you having: A positive attitude and resourcefulness Natural sales abilities and the willingness to go “above and beyond” on behalf of clients We prefer franchise owners who will be directly involved in the operations and growth of their Preferred HealthStaff franchises You may have a spouse, a business partner, or administrative staff assist you with running the business. We expect that franchisees have the right amount of capital to invest in the business.


Financing Options
 
Gecko Hospitality Franchise
Preferred HealthStaff Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Gecko Hospitality Franchise
Preferred HealthStaff Franchise
Training You will learn all aspects of the Gecko Hospitality franchise, including applicant tracking software, proven methodology and systems for identifying suitable hospitality candidates, Client and role playing interaction, and other advanced elements of the hospitality recruiting industry.

You and two key staff members will receive initial at-home training for up to two weeks in total, covering caregiver training, software training, and more. This will be followed by up to five days of training at our corporate support center, covering additional caregiver and software training, as well as marketing, business management, and other important issues.
Support Site selection assistance, sales and marketing tools, pre/post grand opening through day-to-day operations guidance, centralized billing and collections. Gecko Hospitality is with you every step of the way. Franchise partners receive a confidential Gecko Hospitality Operations Manual. Our management staff also continually communicate with you and remain available to you for consultation and assistance.

A representative of Preferred HealthStaff will spend up to five days with you during your initial months of operation, assisting you and your staff on-site at your local office. Access to all Preferred HealthStaff's trademarks, and our established business model and procedures. A copy of our confidential operations manual to help you run your franchise business properly on a day-to-day basis.
Marketing Social media as well as all online advertising and marketing is handled by our own marketing staff.
Operations -

We prefer franchise owners who will be directly involved in the operations and growth of their Preferred HealthStaff franchises You may have a spouse, a business partner, or administrative staff assist you with running the business.

Expansion Plans
 
Gecko Hospitality Franchise
Preferred HealthStaff Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -No
International Expansion -No

Company Overviews

About Gecko Hospitality

Gecko Hospitality is a North American recruiting firm specializing in the placement of hospitality professionals in the club, casino, hotel/resort, & restaurant industries. Our national network consists of 45 individual regional offices representing two divisions; hospitality and restaurant. Our team covers all 50 states, as well as Canada, and offers professional placement services with over 120 dedicated hospitality professionals boosting over a collective 1,250 years of experience to serve our manager candidates and clientele. Our recruitment team knows the hospitality industry intimately and have been there with you managing full and limited service operations, conducting daily business, and executed decisions that have impacted multi-million improvements and expansions. A sampling of our team’s experience include; Vice President of Operations, Multi-Unit Directors, Hotel and Restaurant General Managers, Executive Chef, Director of Human Resources, Director of Sales & Marketing, Banquet Manager, Restaurant Manager, etc.
 

You’ve spent your career as a hospitality manager or recruiter helping employers succeed. You kept their business running smoothly, you helped them maximize their bottom line, and you uncovered the best possible talent for their organization. Isn’t it time to take your hard-won leadership skills, industry experience, and marketing knowledge and apply it to a hospitality or restaurant recruiting business of your own?

Start your business with Gecko Hospitality, one of the most profitable franchises to buy in the hospitality industry. We provide a proven framework for success that will give you a leg up on the competition and all the training and support you need to ramp up quickly. It’s among the top business opportunities in the hospitality industry.

About Preferred HealthStaff

Preferred HealthStaff has been recognized time after time for being the best in the business and for our excellence in customer service. Isn't it time you owned and operated your own business and enjoyed this same recognition and appreciation in your local community? Beyond The TraditionalPreferred HealthStaff got its start as a family owned and operated company built on the idea of providing assistance and care to those who are unable to care for themselves or simply need a little help. Our mission is to provide a better quality of life to people of all ages and abilities who need or want assistance. And our business focus goes beyond the usual home care franchise services: We provide in-home support and services to our clients to help them remain safely in their own homes - from general personal services and companionship, to homemaker, transportation, and other non-traditional services. We provide staffing solutions to health care institutions such as nursing homes. We contract with other home health care agencies and insurance companies to provide licensed medical staff. Most important, our home care franchise opportunities provide you the opportunity to run your own personally and professionally rewarding business, in an industry that is experiencing explosive growth.
To find out more about Preferred HealthStaff home care franchise opportunities, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, request more information, or call or email us at (717) 642-1200 or [email protected]
 
Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee