American Leak Detection
American Leak Detection
888 Research Dr., # 100, P.O. Box 1701
Palm Springs CA 92263-1701
800#:(800) 755-6697
Tel: (760) 320-9991
Fax: (760) 320-1288
E -Mail: sbangs@americanleakdetection.com
Web Site: www.americanleakdetection.com
Contact: Ms. Sheila T. Bangs
With more than 23 years in business and over 280 offices in the USA and many foreign countries, we are the world's leading experts in the detection and repair of concealed leaks. With our experience, unique equipment and in-depth training, ALD Team Members can find almost any leak with amazing accuracy. We are currently seeking qualified individuals for exclusive territories in the U. S. and worldwide. -1
Franchisor Background
Established: 1974
First Franchise: 1984
First International Franchise: 1989
Franchise Units: 298
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 300
Distribution:
U.S. - 222; Canada -- 7; International -- 49
Projected Total New Units Over Next 12 months: 16
Projected New International Units Over Next 12 months: 12
Size Of Corporate Staff: 28
Financial Projections Provided: Yes, in accordance with legal guidelines.
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Master): 10
Term of Franchise Agreement/Renewal (Area): 10
Minimum Financial Requirements: An individual operating unit requires $75-90K start-up cash; $110K total investment required.
Expansion Requirements: Determined on an individual basis.
Franchisor Financial Assistance: In some cases.
Franchise Fee(Master): Country, area, population, leak detection opportunities.
Franchise Fee(Area): Country, area, population, leak detection opportunities.
On-Going Royalty (Master): Domestic royalties are scaled from 10 to 8% based on volume. International agreements are specific to the area based on comparable numbers.
On-Going Royalty (Area): NR
Franchisor Ad Program: None at present.
International Trade Associations: NR
Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked 1-5, 5 Being Very Important
Net Worth: 4
Business Experience: 4
Ability to 'Get Things Done': 4
Industry Experience: 2
Franchising Experience: 2
Psychological Profile: 2
Personal Interview(s): 5
Training/Services
Initial Franchisee Training: 6-12 weeks in Palm Springs, CA, consisting of 5-11 weeks of technical training and 1 week of classroom (not consecutive days).
On-Going Support: C,D,G,H,I,J
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International Agreements
Individual Operating Units: Sometimes
Master Franchising: Sometimes
Area Development: Never
Licensing: Never
Foreign Subsidiary: Never
Joint Venture: Sometimes
Other:
Preferred Franchise Relationship: Master franchising (sub-franchising permitted). However, opportunities will be discussed on an individual basis.
Seeking Partners In
North America: US (215), CAN (7)
Europe/Eastern Europe: AU, BU, CZ, DE, FI, FR, GR, GC, HU, IR, IT, NE, NO, PO, PT, RO, RU, SL, SP (2), SW, SZ, TU, UK (16), YU
Far East: AS (8), CA, CH, GU, HK, ID, JA, LA, MA, MY, NZ, PH, SI, TA, TH, VN
Mexico: MX
Caribbean: CB
Central America: BE, CR, EL, GA, HO, NI, PA
South America: AR, BO, BR (24), CH, CO, EC, FG, GU, PG, PE, SU, UR, VE
Middle East / India: IN, PK, OM, SA (6-Not Seeking), UA
Africa: SO
Countries Not Listed Above:
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