- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$77K - $260K
- Units as of 2018
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175 1.2% over 3 years
Company Overview
About American Leak Detection
Industry | Maintenance |
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Related Categories | Miscellaneous Maintenance Businesses, Home Inspections |
Founded | 1974 |
Parent Company | American Leak Detection Inc. |
Leadership | Pat DeSouza, CEO |
Corporate Address |
888 Research Dr., #100 Palm Springs, CA 92262 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 1984 (40 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 125 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises worldwide. |
# of Units | 175 (as of 2018) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a American Leak Detection franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$29,500 - $120,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$76,755 - $259,550 |
Net Worth Requirement
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$200,000 |
Cash Requirement
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$70,000 |
Veteran Incentives
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$5,000 off franchise fee |
Royalty Fee
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6-10% |
Term of Agreement
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10 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
Third Party Financing | American Leak Detection has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | 240 hours |
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Classroom Training | 80 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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Yes |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
# of employees required to run | 2-3 |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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