American Leak Detection
Concealed water, gas & sewer leak-detection servicesBackground
Founded: 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.
Franchisor has 34 employee(s); 1 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 350,000 population, 5,000 in-ground swimming pools
Special Programs
American Leak Detection supports Guide Dogs of the Desert, a program in Palm Springs that provides training to guide dogs and their human companions.
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.
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888 Research Dr., #100 Palm Springs, California 92262 |
Phone: (800)755-6697/ (760)320-9991
Franchisee Association
American Leak Detection Advisory Council (ALDAC) |
Franchisor has 34 employee(s); 1 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 304 | 6 | 28 | 4 |
| 2008 | 299 | 7 | 28 | 11 |
| 2007 | 297 | 8 | 29 | 8 |
| 2006 | 298 | 8 | 37 | 6 |
| 2005 | 243 | 8 | 70 | 6 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Worldwide
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 350,000 population, 5,000 in-ground swimming pools
Special Programs
American Leak Detection supports Guide Dogs of the Desert, a program in Palm Springs that provides training to guide dogs and their human companions.
Costs and Fees
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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-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | Yes |
| Startup Costs | No | Yes |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $200K
Cash liquidity requirement: $70K
Business Experience:
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
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)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
Other marketing support
- Available at headquarters: 6-12 weeks
- At franchisee's location: 1 week
- Annual convention : 4 days
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Internet
- Security/safety procedures
- Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support
- Ad slicks
- Regional advertising
Other marketing support
- Regional advertising matching funds program
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#171 (2009); #181 (2008); #115 (2007); #192 (2006); #149 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2009; 2008; 2007; 2006; 2005;
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#72 (2007);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#41 (2009); #39 (2008); #32 (2007); #52 (2006); #31 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#133 (2009); #170 (2008); #102 (2007); #138 (2006); #163 (2005);
#171 (2009); #181 (2008); #115 (2007); #192 (2006); #149 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2009; 2008; 2007; 2006; 2005;
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#72 (2007);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#41 (2009); #39 (2008); #32 (2007); #52 (2006); #31 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#133 (2009); #170 (2008); #102 (2007); #138 (2006); #163 (2005);