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American Poolplayers Association
APA franchisees operate recreational pool leagues utilizing "The Equalizer", a unique handicap system that equalizes play. The League, previously known as the Bud Light Pool League or the Camel pool League, and now known nationally as the "APA Pool League", currently consists of over 250,000 members who compete in year-round weekly play. Franchisees receive customized software, technical updates, complete training, marketing support and networking opportunities at the annual convention.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1981
Franchising Since:
1982
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
296
98.3%
Company-Owned Units:
5
1.7%
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Total Operating Units:
301
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
297
100%
In 47 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
297
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Illinois
24
2. Texas
21
3. Florida
20
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$NA
Cash Investment:
$12-14.8K
Total Investment:
$17.1-20.2K
Average Total Investment:
$18K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$Varies
Average Franchise Fee:
$-1K
On-Going Royalty:
20%
Average Royalty:
20%
Advertising Fee:
NA
Average Number of Employees:
Varies Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
N/A
Preferred Sites:
Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions?
Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?
No
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
50
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?
No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
No
National Advertising:
No
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
Brochures, Catalogs, Promotional Items, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
The APA is an organization dedicated to providing recreational billiards to all segments of society. As a result, we want our franchise network to reflect the broad diversity that has helped to make the United States the "land of opportunity" and the "economic wonder of the free world." Any and all qualified applicants are welcome. We expect only that our franchisee's be motivated, have integrity and, most importantly, have the desire to set their own financial limits.
