American Leak Detection
- American Leak Detection, Inc.
888 Research Dr., # 100
Palm Springs, CA 92262
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(800) 755-6697
/
(760) 320-9991
- (760) 320-1288 (Fax)
Electronic detection of water, drain, gas, waste, and sewer leaks under concrete slabs of homes, commercial buildings, pools, spas, fountains, etc. with equipment commissioned/ manufactured by company.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1974
Franchising Since: 1984
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
326 |
98.8% |
| Company-Owned Units |
4 |
1.2% |
| Total Operating Units |
330 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
310 |
93.9% |
In 49 States
|
| Canada |
4 |
1.2% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
16 |
4.8% |
In 8 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
330 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| California |
26 |
| Florida |
13 |
| Texas |
12 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, Alberta
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
34 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
N/A |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
N/A |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
Yes |
| National Advertising |
No |
| Regional Advertising |
No |
| Local Advertising |
No |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Yes, at additional cost |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
N/A |
| Inventory Control |
Yes, at additional cost |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Palm Springs, CA |
6-10 Weeks |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
Varies |
| Cash Investment |
$29.5-80K |
| Total Investment |
$83.3-233.6K |
| Average Total Investment |
$158K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$29.5K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$29K |
| On-Going Royalty |
6-10% |
| Average Royalty |
9% |
| Advertising Fee |
N/A |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
1-4 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
2 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
None
|
| Preferred Site Types |
N/A
|
| Encourages Conversions |
N/A |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
3 |
| General Business Experience |
3 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
2 |
| Formal Education |
2 |
| Psychological Profile |
2 |
| Personal Interviews |
3 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
10 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Not Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
4 |
| USA |
Yes, Northeast, Midwest |
| Canada |
Yes, MB, SK, BC |
| Overseas |
Yes, Western Europe, Japan, Mexico, Australia |
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