Gotcha Covered
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Gotcha Covered system.
Gotcha Covered
1611 N. Stemmons Plwy., # 318
Carrollton, TX 75006
800#: (877) 777-2544
Tel: (972) 466-2544
Fax: (972) 446-6774
E-mail: aarong@wfpinc.com
Web Site: www.gotchacoveredblinds.com
Contact: Mr. Aaron Gibson, Franchise Devel. Director
GOTCHA COVERED BLINDS is listed in Entrepreneur 500 and rated # 2 in the window treatment industry. Home-based franchise with complete training and on-going support. Training is 21 weeks originally. Wide open market for growth with exclusive areas.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1995
First Franchise: 1999
Franchise Units: 130
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 130
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 28 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 19 in TX, 6 in FL, 5 in CO
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 2
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American: 1
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NA SF; HB
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $59.5K
Total Investment: $64.2-89.4K
Average Total Investment: $76K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Fees
>Franchise: $24.9K
>Average Franchise Fee: $24K
>Royalty: $300/700/1K/Mo.
>Advertising: $150/Mo.
Provide Earning Claim Statement: NR
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 15
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 3 Weeks Pre-Training at Home; 1 Week Carrolton, TX; 16 Weeks Training while Running Business; 1 Week Carrolton, TX.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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