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GOTCHA COVERED

GOTCHA COVERED

Gotcha Covered franchises operate mobile businesses that sell and install window treatments, including draperies, fabrics, drapery hardware, bedroom ensembles, blinds, shades, and other related merchandise. Franchisees meet customers in their homes or offices to present samples, quote prices, complete orders, and typically subcontract installations to third-party contractors. They target both residential consumers and commercial businesses in the competitive interior decorating sector.

172locations
$123K–$167K
Since 2009
ServicesSpringville, UTFS PEP Holdco, LLC (affiliate of Princeton Equity Group, LLC)www.gotchacovered.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$69,900
Initial Investment
$122,760 – $166,500
Royalty Rate
N/A
Brand Fund
N/A
Fixed Monthly Fees
$676 – $976

Monthly royalty ($350-$2,250 depending on months in operation) + monthly marketing fund ($125-$1,000) + $476/mo technology fee + $200-$500/mo software fees

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

Be careful if you are interested in investing. The lack of financial performance representations may indicate limited data or varying results across franchises.

Extracted Item 19 Section

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GOTCHA COVERED Franchise Analysis

Imagine launching a mobile service bringing window treatments right to customers' doors in the lucrative home decor market. Gotcha Covered has built a network since 2009, with SBA financing playing a big role in expansion, yet it skips Item 19 earnings disclosure. Terminations and litigation hints surface, but what do the loan stats and contract stability really signal for your shot at success?

Item 7 lays out the initial investment at $122,760-$166,500, including a hefty $69,900 franchise fee that covers training and grand opening support for this low-overhead, home-based model targeting residential and commercial clients. Ongoing fees stack up with royalties scaling from $350-$2,250 monthly based on tenure, plus $125-$1,000 marketing fund, $476 tech fee, and $200-$500 software—potentially $4,000+ monthly at scale. No Item 19 means no validated revenue or profit figures, forcing reliance on FDD projections and anecdotes; this opacity raises flags for buyers craving hard financial benchmarks in a competitive sector.

The system's 172 locations reflect moderate growth, backed by 46 SBA loans averaging $136,252 but with an 8.7% default rate—better than many but worth scrutinizing amid 18 terminations, 3 non-renewals, and 2 transfers over the disclosure period. A single litigation case involved a former franchisee's breach, abandonment, and deposit issues, signaling execution risks in subcontracted installs. For home services investors eyeing $100K+ entry, Gotcha Covered offers accessible scaling via Princeton Equity backing, but the lack of earnings data and fee creep demand digging into Item 20/21 for unit-level trends before committing.

Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How GOTCHA COVERED Compares

Key Insights

  • Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
GOTCHA COVERED
Current
$123K – $167K$70KN/A172
MERRY MAIDS$127K – $166K$55K7.0%933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES$136K – $164K$118K10.0%672
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY$54K – $128K$45K10.0%546
Culligan$130K – $814K$40K2.0%460
ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING;$143K – $287K$43K6.0%418
Home Services Average
137 franchises
$144K – $272K$52K6.8%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 137 Home Services franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for GOTCHA COVERED franchisees (20152025)

Total Loans
46
Average Loan
$136,252
Total Volume
$6.3M
Default Rate
8.7%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

46 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

162 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Breach of franchise agreement involving premature termination, abandonment, and failure to refund customer deposits by a former franchisee.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
18
Non-Renewals
3
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
0
Transfers
2
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
0

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a GOTCHA COVERED franchise ranges from $122,760 to $166,500. This includes a franchise fee of $69,900.