What’s the Difference Between an LLC and Corporation?

Which is better; a limited liability company (LLC) or a corporation (S-Corp). The answer is individualized. An LLC has more structure than a partnership or sole proprietorship. An S-Corp is probably even more formal. Both can protect your personal liabilities from seizure in the event your company gets into trouble with creditors. So, what are […]
Franchise Owner Spotlight | Megan Applegate and Chris Shatto

Unlike a cold startup business, there is less risk in investing in a franchise business. Perhaps that’s why more than 773,000 launched in 2019. Gecko Hospitality believes in the franchise model so strongly that we offer our proven processes to entrepreneurs in a model to develop your own lucrative and rewarding staffing firm. This blog […]
Why NOW is The Best Time to Get in the Franchise Business

Why in the world would anyone consider starting a new business now? The global pandemic still has people laid-off and businesses at less-than-peak capacity. For some, the future seems a little more uncertain than it used to be. Even in good times, there is a calculated risk in starting a new business. But this may […]
Everything You Need to Know About Taxes as a Franchise Owner

Franchises, in many ways, give entrepreneurs a better chance at succeeding when starting a new business. They can eliminate the risk of starting a new company by allowing a new business owner to buy-in to a proven model with an established brand. Today, you can buy Wendy’s or McDonald’s franchises or just about any other […]
4 Benefits to Buying a Franchise Vs. Starting from Scratch

Entrepreneurship is a dream of a lot of Americans each year. Many go on to establish successful, long-term companies. Others fail in the first few years. One of the decisions many new business owners face is whether to build a from-scratch business or buy a franchise license with an established business model. There are a number […]