American Poolplayers Association
- American Poolplayers Association, Inc.
1000 Lake St. Louis Blvd., # 325
Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
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(800) 372-2536
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(636) 625-8611 x 5118
- (636) 625-2975 (Fax)
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
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
296 |
98.3% |
| Company-Owned Units |
5 |
1.7% |
| Total Operating Units |
301 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
297 |
100.0% |
In 47 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
297 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Illinois |
24 |
| Texas |
21 |
| Florida |
20 |
Registered in the 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
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
Yes, is a member |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
50 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
N/A |
| 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
|
| Additional Services: |
Newsletter, Online Extranet, Sales Strategies
|
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Included |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
N/A |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
N/A |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
N/A |
Training
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
N/A |
| Cash Investment |
$12-14.8K |
| Total Investment |
$17.1-20.2K |
| Average Total Investment |
$18K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
Varies |
| Average Franchise Fee |
N/A |
| On-Going Royalty |
20% |
| Average Royalty |
20% |
| Advertising Fee |
N/A |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
Varies |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
N/A
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Home-Based
|
| Encourages Conversions |
N/A |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
3 |
| General Business Experience |
3 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
2 |
| Formal Education |
2 |
| Psychological Profile |
1 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
2 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
5-10 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
No |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
20 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas |
No |
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