Source: FranopolisGotcha Covered
Gotcha Covered is a home-based window treatment franchise that offers custom blinds, shades, shutters, and draperies for residential and commercial customers. Franchise owners guide clients through design and functional considerations such as privacy, light control, energy efficiency, room use, and aesthetic preferences. The business serves projects including new homes, renovations, commercial spaces, builder projects, and individual room updates. Products are fulfilled directly by manufacturers, while professional installers complete installations overseen by franchise owners.
The Business
SourcesThe current franchisor began offering franchises in May 2009.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
GCF is a Colorado limited liability company formed on May 22, 2009.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
Gotcha Covered businesses sell and install window treatments, including draperies, fabrics, drapery hardware, bedroom ensembles, blinds, shades, and other related merchandise (“GC Business(es)”).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 1 · Item 1 · View Source
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We began offering franchises for GC Businesses in May 2009.
GCF is a Colorado limited liability company formed on May 22, 2009.
Source NotesGotcha Covered businesses sell and install window treatments, including draperies, fabrics, drapery hardware, bedroom ensembles, blinds, shades, and other related merchandise (“GC Business(es)”).
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Conference Registration Deposit (single-unit opening) | $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Annual Conference Registration Deposit $1,000 $1,000 |
| Equipment (single-unit opening) | $0 to $600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Equipment (4) $0 $600 |
| Launch Campaign (single-unit opening) | $15,000 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Launch Campaign ( Marketing for Grand Opening ) $15,000 $30,000 |
| Initial Training (single-unit opening) | $250 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Initial Training (3) $250 $2,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Initial Franchise Fee
View Disclosed Terms
You must pay us an initial franchise fee (“ Initial Franchise Fee ”) of $ 69,900 when you sign the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 · Item 5
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Successor Fee | Successor Fee 10% of the then - current Initial Franchise Fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Technology Fee | Technology Fee (4) Then - current fee (currently $ 476 per month) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Annual Conference Registration Deposit | You will pay us a $1,000 Annual Conference Registration Deposit | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Failure to Submit Required Financial Report Fine | Failure to Submit Required Financial Report Fine $25 per occurrence and $25 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Payment Service Fee | Payment Service Fee 3% of total charge | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Minimum Territory Marketing | You must spend a minimum of 5% of your annual gross revenue on marketing for your operations in your territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Late Payment Fee | Late Payment Fee $100 per occurrence, plus the lesser of the daily equivalent of 18% per year simple interest or the highest rate allowed by law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Email Account Fee | Email Account Fee Then - current fee; currently $ 235 per calendar year, per email account. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Unauthorized Marketing Fee | Unauthorized Marketing Fee $500 per occurrence | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | Insufficient Funds Fee $100 per occurrence | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Supplier and Product Evaluation Fee | Supplier and Product Evaluation Fee Costs of inspection (estimated to be approximately $100 to $500) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | You must pay us an initial franchise fee (“ Initial Franchise Fee ”) of $ 69,900 when you sign the Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesYour Role As An Owner
SourcesThe franchisor may allow you to appoint a manager to run the day-to-day operations of GC Franchise. The franchisor does not require that a Manager have an ownership interest in the Franchisee.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesWe may allow you to appoint a manager (“Manager”) to run the day-to-day operations of GC Franchise. We do not require that a Manager have an ownership interest in the Franchisee.
Territory
SourcesThe franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 12 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
The continuation of the Area of Primary Responsibility is not dependent upon your achievement of a certain sales volume, market penetration, or other contingency.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 · Item 12 · View Source
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You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
Source NotesThe continuation of the Area of Primary Responsibility is not dependent upon your achievement of a certain sales volume, market penetration, or other contingency.
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2023
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Total At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 163 | 0 | 163 | 2026 FDD · PDF Pages 55, 56 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 153 163 +10
Company Owned 2023 0 0 0
SourcesTotal Outlets 2023 153 163 +10
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The current franchisor began offering franchises in May 2009.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
GCF is a Colorado limited liability company formed on May 22, 2009.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 1 · View Source
Gotcha Covered businesses sell and install window treatments, including draperies, fabrics, drapery hardware, bedroom ensembles, blinds, shades, and other related merchandise (“GC Business(es)”).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 1 · Item 1 · View Source
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We began offering franchises for GC Businesses in May 2009.
GCF is a Colorado limited liability company formed on May 22, 2009.
Source NotesGotcha Covered businesses sell and install window treatments, including draperies, fabrics, drapery hardware, bedroom ensembles, blinds, shades, and other related merchandise (“GC Business(es)”).
12Territory
The franchise does not come with an exclusive territory. Other franchisees, company-owned businesses and franchisor-controlled sales channels may compete in your area.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 12 · View Source
The continuation of the Area of Primary Responsibility is not dependent upon your achievement of a certain sales volume, market penetration, or other contingency.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 · Item 12 · View Source
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You will not receive an exclusive territory. You may face competition from other franchisees, from outlets that we own, or from other channels of distribution or competitive brands that we control.
Source NotesThe continuation of the Area of Primary Responsibility is not dependent upon your achievement of a certain sales volume, market penetration, or other contingency.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
No patents or patents pending are material to the Franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 35 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesNo patents or patents pending are material to the Franchise.
15Owner Participation
The franchisor may allow you to appoint a manager to run the day-to-day operations of GC Franchise. The franchisor does not require that a Manager have an ownership interest in the Franchisee.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesWe may allow you to appoint a manager (“Manager”) to run the day-to-day operations of GC Franchise. We do not require that a Manager have an ownership interest in the Franchisee.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
Sales through other channels, such as wholesale, online or mail order, are not allowed.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 16 · View Source
You can sell only approved products and services that meet the franchisor’s standards.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 16 · View Source
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You may not sell products through other channels of distribution such as wholesale, internet, or mail order sales.
Source NotesYou must sell or offer for sale only those products and services authorized by us and which meet our standards and specifications.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
If you are in good standing and you meet other requirements, you may renew for an additional ten-year year term.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 38 · Item 17 · View Source
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Source NotesIf you are in good standing and you meet other requirements, you may renew for an additional ten-year year term.
18Public Figures
The franchisor says it does not use public figures to promote this franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 18 · View Source
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Source NotesWe do not use any public figures to promote our Franchise.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2023, the FDD reports 163 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Pages 55, 56 · Item 20 · View Source
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21Franchisor Financial Statements
The franchisor’s financial reporting year ends on December 31st.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 54 · Item 21 · View Source
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Source NotesOur fiscal year end is December 31st.
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