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Gotcha Covered Franchise

Blinds, shades, shutters & draperies

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Gotcha Covered Franchises?

Total Cost: $59,600-$85,600
Total Franchise Fees: $49,950
Ongoing Royalty Fees: $300-1.1K/mo.
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $1K

Contact Information for Gotcha Covered

Gotcha Covered
1611 N. Stemmons Fwy., #318
Carrollton, TX
75006

Phone Number: (972)466-2544
Fax Number: (972)446-6774

Franchise Homepage:

Gotcha Covered In the Press

No results at this time.

Historical Expansion

In what year did Gotcha Covered begin operations? 1995
When did Gotcha Covered begin selling franchises? 1999

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 134 0 0 0
2004 104 0 0 0
2003 51 0 0 0
2002 29 0 0 0
2001 16 0 0 0

Future Expansion

Countries of Interest:

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No No
Initial Start-up Capital No No
Plant, Property, and Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

This franchise can be run as a home based business franchise.

10% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 5

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
  • General business experience
  • Sales & marketing experience
  • Good people skills, work well with others
  • Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

    Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
    What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
    Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
    Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
    Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
    Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
    Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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