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American Leak Detection

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

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	326	98.8%
Company-Owned Units:	4	1.2%
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Total Operating Units:	330	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	310	93.9%	In 49 States
Canada:	4	1.2%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	16	4.8%	In 8 Foreign Countries
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Total:	330	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	26
2. Florida	13
3. Texas	12

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

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:	NA

Average Number of Employees:

1-4 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

N/A

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	34
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	At Additional Cost
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	At Additional Cost
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Palm Springs, CA	6-10 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	2
Personal Interview(s):	3

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	7
Asian-American:	2
Hispanic:	4
Native American:	0
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	We do support the overall objectives, but, in an effort to treat everyone in a fair and positive manner, we do not have any programs specifically targeted to any minority group.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, Northeast, Midwest
Canada:	Yes, MB, SK, bc
Overseas:	Yes, Western Europe, Japan, Mexico, Australia

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: