American Poolplayers Association
American Poolplayers Association
1000 Lake St. Louis Blvd., # 325
Lake St. Louis, MO 63367-1340
800#: (800) 372-2536
Tel: (636) 625-8611 + 5118
Fax: (636) 625-2975
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.poolplayers.com
Contact: Mr. Doug Davis, Franchise Development Assist.
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
Established: 1980
First Franchise: 1982
Franchise Units: 294
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 294
Distribution:
U.S. -- 277;
Canada -- 17;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 46 States, 6 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 28 in FL, 18 in TX, 17 in FL
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 3, 2, 2, 1, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: Varies (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NA SF; HB
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Encourage Conversion: NA
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $11-15K
Total Investment: $11-15K
Average Total Investment: $13.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $NA
Fees:
-Franchise: $Varies
-Royalty: 20%
-Average Royalty: 20.0%
-Advertising: NA
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 2/5/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: NA
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 50
On-Going Support: A,D,G,H (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 5 Days APA Home Office.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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