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At a Glance
Products & Services: Concrete leveling & repairs
Number of Locations: 47
Total Investment: $115.5K - 145.9K
Founded: 1992
Began Franchising: 1993
About A-1 Concrete Leveling Inc.
More than 15 years ago, Grover Miller developed his first self-contained pumping unit for leveling concrete. A small hole is drilled into an existing slab, and slurry is injected under the slab, lifting it back into its original position.A-1 Concrete Leveling franchisees use Miller's technology to level concrete surfaces such as sidewalks, steps, driveways and runways
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $115,500 - $145,900
Franchise Fee: $80,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $80,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $5,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 8% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 2 weeks. Ongoing training
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,
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