Monthly Archives: March 2024

New franchise owner to lead Parkland, Florida location

WESTON, Fla. — Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, has announced the opening of a new center in Parkland, Florida. Gotcha Covered of Parkland – Sunrise is owned and operated by Maria De La Salas.

With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, the new center provides the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in Parkland, Coral Springs, Tamarac, Sunrise and Plantation by offering a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more.

“Florida is a very important market for the Gotcha Covered brand, so we want to ensure we are meeting the needs of our customers across the state,” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “The Parkland location isn’t just providing home and business owners with window treatments. Maria (De La Salas) is bringing an essential service that will be an asset to the entire community. We are proud and happy to have her as an ambassador to the brand.”

As former president of Welcome Wagon and past general manager of Dropoff, De La Salas brings a wealth of knowledge to Gotcha Covered including experience in business transformation, new movers marketing, general management and business operations.

It was De La Salas’s passion for building and growing successful businesses that inspired her to join a franchise.

“I wanted to start and grow a business that created true value for consumers by solving their problems and making their lives easier,” said De La Salas. “I love being part of the homeowner journey, and offering immediate and qualified solutions to their window covering needs is a great way to help them through the many steps of renovating or moving into a new home.”

In addition to helping homeowners, De La Salas said that owning a franchise gives her the flexibility to be active in her community.

“My passion is to create meaningful relationships with people in my community,” De La Salas said. “Owning a Gotcha Covered is an exciting opportunity that allows me to continue being active in my community while helping homeowners by beautifying their homes.”

Adding 30 new franchise locations in 2023, Gotcha Covered currently has over 170 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada. The franchise has been operating under the Gotcha Covered name since 2009.

To schedule an appointment with Gotcha Covered of Parkland Sunrise, visit https://www.gotchacovered.com/parkland-sunrise/.

Local entrepreneurs Russell and Kathy Dull to lead location

PALM BAY, Fla. — Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, has announced the opening of a new center in Florida. Gotcha Covered of Palm Bay is owned and operated by Russell and Kathy Dull.

With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, the new center provides the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in the Palm Bay area by offering a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more.

“We have nearly 30 locations in Florida, and it’s because homeowners and business owners there are savvy and want innovative design solutions, which are a staple of the Gotcha Covered brand,” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “Russell and Kathy will continue the standard of excellence our brand offers, and I’m confident they’ll deliver amazing customer experiences at their Palm Bay location.”

With a background spanning manufacturing to software engineering, Russell Dull and his wife Kathy — who also shares a robust manufacturing career — believe they will bring a fresh perspective to the industry.

“Launching Gotcha Covered of Palm Bay is a dream realized, fueled by our ambition to set new benchmarks in service excellence and design innovation,” Russell Dull said.

The Dulls said their approach combines cutting-edge digital marketing strategies with personalized customer engagement events, aiming not only to grow their business but also to enhance the customer experience in every interaction.

“The joy of transforming a space and witnessing the immediate impact of our work is profoundly gratifying. It’s about creating moments of delight for our clients through meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail,” Kathy Dull said.

Adding 30 new franchise locations in 2023, Gotcha Covered currently has over 170 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada. The franchise has been operating under the Gotcha Covered name since 2009.

To schedule an appointment with Gotcha Covered of Palm Bay, visit https://www.gotchacovered.com/palm-bay/.

Adam Shaffer to lead Farmington Hills and Northville location

DETROIT — Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, has announced the opening of a new center in Michigan. Gotcha Covered of Farmington Hills and Northville is owned and operated by Adam Shaffer.

With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, the new center provides the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in the Farmington area by offering a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more.

“Design know-how, creativity and problem-solving skills can be integral to a Gotcha Covered owner, and Adam has an abundance of all three,” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “He’s built a career helping people find food solutions to fit their needs. Now, he’ll be helping Michigan homeowners and business owners find solutions to make their design dreams become reality.”

Known as the “Food Wizard,” Shaffer spent more than 15 years serving as a food scientist for nationally known brands before deciding to utilize his critical thinking skills in a new way.

“I love brainstorming solutions and finding new ways to do something,” Shaffer said. “I’ve not met a problem yet that I couldn’t solve. Gotcha Covered has a multitude of options and resources, so I know I’m always going to be able to help a customer design the perfect setting for their home or business.”

Adding 30 new franchise locations in 2023, Gotcha Covered currently has over 170 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada. The franchise has been operating under the Gotcha Covered name since 2009.

To schedule an appointment with Gotcha Covered of Farmington Hills and Northville, visit https://www.gotchacovered.com/farmington-hills-northville/.

New franchise owner to lead Canton, Georgia location

CANTON, Ga. — Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, has announced the opening of a new center in Canton. Gotcha Covered of Canton is owned and operated by Eric Gitonga.

With an emphasis on end-to-end consultations, the new center provides the best in soft and hard window treatments to homeowners in Cartersville, Canton, Holly Springs and Woodstock by offering a variety of blinds, draperies, smart solutions and much more.

“The center in Canton is our sixth location in the state of Georgia,” said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. “We are excited to offer the Gotcha Covered experience to the homeowners and businesses in the community. We pride ourselves in providing first-class service, and we are confident Eric (Gitonga) will be an asset to our brand and the Canton community.”

A five-year U.S. Navy veteran, Gitonga brings an attitude of hard work to the Gotcha Covered brand. He also brings over six years of experience as an electrician, earning his electrical journeyman certification.

It was Gitonga’s desire to control his own destiny that inspired him to enter the franchising world.

“I wanted to own my own business so that I had the flexibility and freedom to determine how I wanted to run the company,” said Gitonga. “That’s why joining Gotcha Covered was a no-brainer. They give me the flexibility that allows me to control my own destiny.”

When asked what he enjoys the most about the window treatment business, Gitonga replied, “turning dreams into reality.”

“I use my problem-solving, communication and analytical skills to deliver high-quality, tailored services that meet the expectations of my customers. With the goal of providing an excellent customer experience, I aim to design and execute innovative projects that enhance the aesthetic and functionality of the spaces I work on. I want people to be in awe after I’m finished with a project.”

Adding 30 new franchise locations in 2023, Gotcha Covered currently has over 170 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada. The franchise has been operating under the Gotcha Covered name since 2009.

To schedule an appointment with Gotcha Covered of Canton, visit https://www.gotchacovered.com/canton/.