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American Leak Detection

A franchisee is a powerful and effective process that includes the marketing, sale and distribution of products as well as services. Experience of the franchisor and the goodwill of the brand are the vital attributes of a successful franchisee. The franchisor licenses the trademarks and techniques of doing business and performs the distribution of products or services through his associated dealers. The ALD, American Leak Detection is located in Palm Springs, California and was established in 1974.

Richard and Lorrie Rennick established the American Leak Detection franchise almost 30 years ago. He turned American Leak into a world leader in the detection of hidden water and sewer leaks. Initially, they limited business to detecting pool, spa and slab leaks in the Southern California area. Today, in addition to the pool, spa and slab work, ALD franchisees perform sewer and utility line locating, oil, gas and natural gas leak detection, crack injection and various other related services.

American Leak Detection franchisor includes 34 employees and 1 employee in the franchise department. The ALD is ranked as the first in Entrepreneur magazine in the maintenance products and services franchise sector for the last five years. ALD's modern merger with PlainSight has resulted in a new combined Research and Development department. PlainSight is affiliated with Yale University and maintains over 80 patents.

The costs and fees schedule include total investment 71300 to 155100 dollars. The franchise fee is 57500 dollars with an ongoing royalty fee varying from 6 to 10 percent and the term of agreement lasts up to 10 years and is renewable. ALD provides best services and thus ranks as the 192 position in the world review of 2006.

ALD provides solutions in waters savings and pollution deterrence and is the world leader in the accurate, non-destructive detection of all types of leaks including hidden water and sewer leaks.

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