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Gotcha Covered Blinds

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 19 weeks originally. Wide open market for growth with exclusive areas.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1995

Franchising Since:

1999

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	128	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	128	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	128	100%	In 28 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	128	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Illinois	14
2. Florida	13

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$59.5K
Total Investment:	$64-89K
Average Total Investment:	$76K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$59.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$59K
On-Going Royalty:	$300/700/1K/Mo.
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	$150/Mo.

Average Number of Employees:

1 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Storefront, Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	15
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Corporate Office Carrollton, TX	2 Weeks
2. On-the-Job Franchise Location	9 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	N/A

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 0 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: