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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
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 130 | | 100% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | | 0% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 130 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 130 | | 100% | | In 28 States |
| Canada: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 130 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Florida | 13 | | 2. Illinois | 14 |
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 |
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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? No
Earnings Claims Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Training: |
| 1. Corporate Office Carrollton, TX | 2 Weeks | | 2. On-the-Job Franchise Location | 9 Weeks |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| 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 |
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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 |
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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: 48
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
| Canada: | No |
| Overseas: | No |
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