A-1 Concrete Leveling Inc.

Founded: 1992 Franchising since: 1993
More than 15 years ago, Grover Miller developed his first self-contained pumping unit for leveling concrete. A small hole is drilled into an existing slab, and slurry is injected under the slab, lifting it back into its original position.

A-1 Concrete Leveling franchisees use Miller's technology to level concrete surfaces such as sidewalks, steps, driveways and runways

388 S. Main St., #402 Akron, Ohio 44311

Phone: (888)675-3835

Franchisor has 1 employee(s); 1 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	49	0	0	1
2008	47	0	0	0
2007	46	0	0	0
2006	51	0	0	0
2005	51	0	0	1

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Oregon

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Approx. 300,000 population

Total investment: $115.5K-145.9K Franchise fee: $85K

Ongoing royalty fee: 6% Term of agreement: 15 years, renewable

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	Yes	No
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	Yes	No
Payroll	Yes	No

Third-party financing source(s): various commercial lenders

Qualifications
Cash liquidity requirement: $5K
Business Experience:

• General business experience

Operations

• Franchise can be run from home
• 8% of all franchisees own more than one unit
• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 2
• Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at headquarters: 1 week
• At franchisee's location: 2 weeks
• Ongoing training

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Internet
• Security/safety procedures
• Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support

• Ad slicks

Franchise 500® rank:
#488 (2006); #312 (2005);

Top Home Based Franchises:
#85 (2005);