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
Fax: (636) 625-2975
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.poolplayers.com
Contact: Mr. Kevin Hinkebein, Franchise Development Mgr.
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 200,000 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: 245
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units:245
Distribution:
U.S. -- 228;
Canada -- 17;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 47 States, 6 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 14 in IL, 13 in ON, 16 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
Average Number of Employees: Varies (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs:N/A SF; HB
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Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $10.6-13K
Total Investment: $10.6-13K
Average Total Investment: $11K
Minimum Net Worth: $N/A
Fees
>Franchise: $Varies;
>Average Franchise Fee: $-1K
>Royalty: 20%
>Advertising: N/A
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:N/A
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 40+
On-Going Support: A,D,G,H (for an explanation click here)
Training: 6 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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