Business Description

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:  1985

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	307	98.1%
Company-Owned Units:	6	1.9%
Total Operating Units:	313	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 236 75.9% In 41 States Canada: 8 2.6% In 3 Canadian Provinces International: 67 21.5% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 311 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	71
2. Florida	35
3. Texas	15

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:	$58-120K
Total Investment:	$85-150K
Average Total Investment:	$117K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$22.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$22K
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):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

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
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
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
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
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4 U.S.: Yes, Northeast, Midwest Canada: Yes, MB, SK Overseas: Yes, Western Europe, Japan, Mexico, Australia	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from American Leak Detection.