American Leak Detection

Water, gas and sewer leak detection

Year began: 1974    Franchising since: 1984
When Richard and Lorrie Rennick founded American Leak Detection in Palm Springs, California, in 1974, they limited business to detecting pool, spa and slab leaks in the Southern California area. Since that time, the company has expanded beyond its desert roots—American Leak Detection now operates locations across the United States and around the world. Today, in addition to the pool, spa and slab work, American Leak Detection franchisees perform sewer- and utility-line locating; oil, gas and natural gas leak detection; crack injection; and various other related services.
888 Research Dr., #100
Palm Springs, CA 92262

Phone: (800)755-6697/(760)320-9991
Fax: (760)320-1288

Franchisor has 34 employee(s); 1 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchisee Association
American Leak Detection Advisory Council (ALDAC)
Contact: Steven West, President, (614)761-7755 Columbus, OH

Franchise Growth

Year

2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
U.S. Franchises
297
297
298
243
243
Canadian Franchises
8
8
8
8
8

Foreign Franchises
29
29
37
70
67
Company
Owned

13
8
6
6
6

Costs & Fees

Total investment: $83.3K-233.5K
Franchise fee: $29.5K-80K
Ongoing royalty fee: 6-10%
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable
Type of Financing Available
In-HouseThird Party
Franchise FeeYesNo
Startup CostsNoNo
EquipmentNoNo
InventoryNoNo
Accounts ReceivableNoNo
PayrollNoNo

Training & Support

TRAINING

ONGOING SUPPORT

MARKETING SUPPORT

Rankings in Entrepreneur magazine 2004-2008

Franchise 500® rank:
#181 (2008); #115 (2007); #192 (2006); #149 (2005); #131 (2004);

Ranked #1 in category in:
2008; 2007; 2006; 2005; 2004;

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#72 (2007);

Top home based franchises:
#39 (2008); #32 (2007); #52 (2006); #31 (2005); #28 (2004);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#170 (2008); #102 (2007); #138 (2006); #163 (2005); #88 (2004);