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American Darters Association
1000 Lake St. Louis Blvd., # 310
Lake St. Louis, MO 63367


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Business Description

ADA franchisees offer recreational dart leagues using the Neutralizer, a copyrighted handicap system that neutralizes play. The league currently consists of 15,000 members who compete in year-round weekly play. Franchisees receive customized software, complete training, technical updates, support and networking opportunities at the national convention.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1990

Franchising Since:  1991

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

75

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
75
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:75100%In 26 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
75
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Texas0
2. Missouri0
3. Illinois0

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $Varies
Cash Investment:$1-2.3K
Total Investment:$1.5-2.8K
Average Total Investment:$2K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$By Population
Average Franchise Fee:$-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):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):2
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:1.5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 2
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:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Lake Saint Louis, MO3 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
Submit an online form to receive information from American Darters Association.