American Leak Detection vs Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of American Leak Detection vs Ace DuraFlo Systems including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
American Leak Detection Franchise
Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
Investment $76,755 - $259,550$46,200 - $410,100
Franchise Fee $29,500 - $120,000$21,900
Royalty Fee 6-10%6-8%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19741997
Year Franchised 19842001
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee -$1K


Business Experience Requirements
 
American Leak Detection Franchise
Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    American Leak Detection Franchise
    Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    American Leak Detection Franchise
    Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Annual convention -
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Co-op Advertising National Media Regional Advertising SEO Website development Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 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)

    		 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    American Leak Detection Franchise
    Ace DuraFlo Systems Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion YesNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About American Leak Detection

    When Richard and Lorrie Rennick established American Leak Detection in Palm Springs, California, in 1974, they constrained business to distinguishing pool, spa and section spills in the Southern California range. Since that time, the organization has extended past its abandon roots'  American Leak Detection now works areas over the United States and around the globe. Today, notwithstanding the pool, spa and piece work, American Leak Detection franchisees perform sewer-and utility-line finding; oil, gas and common gas spill identification; split infusion; and different other related administrations.

    Seeking new franchise units in the following regions/states:Midwest, Northeast, South, Southeast, West, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Central America, Eastern Europe, Mexico, South America and Western Europe
    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee


    About Ace DuraFlo Systems

    Since 1999, ACE DuraFlo has been successfully using its proven system that has saved building owners and homeowners thousands of dollars, while saving occupants the messy, noisy and destructive experience of a repipe. Until now the only effective long-term remedy for encrusted galvanized steel or rust-corroded copper small diameter piping was the expensive and inefficient method of repiping the whole piping system. This meant the nuisance of dirt, noise, and several weeks of being without water. Building owners, homeowners, property managers and tenants are eagerly seeking an alternative to this old fashioned, expensive and frustrating system.