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American Leak Detection
Noninvasive detection of water, sewer, and gas leaks in concealed plumbing systems, pools, and spas
Your swimming pool or spa is leaking but you can't find the leak. What do you do? Call American Leak Detection. The company uses electronic, noninvasive proprietary equipment to locate hidden water and sewer leaks in homes and businesses without creating holes in walls or digging up decks or gardens. American Leak Detection also handles repair. Franchisees do not need leak detection or plumbing experience. The company provides franchisees with the proprietary equipment and training on the equipment as well as on marketing and business management tools and techniques. Franchisees also benefit from the company's Web-based lead generation services.
2011 AllStar Rank: 141
2010 AllStar Rank: 169
2009 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
2010 AllStar Rank: 169
2009 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
American Leak Detection
PO Box 1701
Palm Springs, CA 92263
800-755-6697
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1974 |
| Franchising since | 1984 |
| Can be run from home? | Yes |
| Number of employees needed | 1 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 10% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 323 | 31 | 5 |
| 2010 | 299 | 36 | 4 |
| 2009 | 299 | 36 | 4 |
Expanding in These Locations
Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Worldwide
Costs
| Total Investment | $76,755 - $219,550 |
| Franchise Fee | $29,500 - $80,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% - 10% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $200,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $65,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Motivated
A problem solver
Dedication
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
Financing Assistance
Franchisor participates in IFA's MinorityFran program
American Leak Detection
PO Box 1701
Palm Springs, CA 92263
800-755-6697
