American Leak Detection

#119

At a Glance

Products & Services: Concealed water, gas & sewer leak-detection services

Number of Locations: 361

Total Investment: $76.76K - 259.55K

Founded: 1974

Began Franchising: 1984

About American Leak Detection

When American Leak Detection was founded in 1974, the business was detecting leaks in pools, spas, and slabs in Southern California. Since then, American Leak Detection has expanded beyond Southern California, operating across the U.S. and around the world. In addition to detecting pool, spa, and slab leaks, American Leak Detection franchisees perform sewer and utility line locating; oil, gas, and natural gas leak detection; crack injection; and other related services.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2012	316	6	24	15
2011	328	6	25	4
2010	308	6	29	4
2009	304	6	28	4

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new units internationally.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $76,755 - $259,550
Franchise Fee: $29,500 - $120,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6-10%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Net Worth: $200,000
Liquid Cash Available: $70,000

Operations

Franchise can be run from home. 7% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 3. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).