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At a Glance
Products & Services: Recreational billiard league
Number of Locations: 312
Total Investment: $17.08K - 24.15K
Founded: 1981
Began Franchising: 1982
About American Poolplayers Association
In 1979, professional billiard players Terry Bell and Larry Hubbart pursued a novel idea-why not create an organized league system for amateur pool players? Dubbed the American Poolplayers Association (APA), their brainchild now operates franchise leagues across the United States and Canada (where the organization is known as the Canadian Poolplayers Association). Members participate in annual 8- and 9-ball championships, pay a yearly membership fee to the APA and pay a weekly fee to the League Operator (franchisee) each time they play. League Operators host team games each week; winners go on to compete in division and national tournaments.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2013 | 291 | 16 | 1 | 4 |
| 2012 | 296 | 17 | 1 | 5 |
| 2011 | 298 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 296 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 295 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Asia, Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $17,080 - $24,150
Franchise Fee: $10,000 - $20,150
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $2.50+/team/wk.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 2 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $10,000 - $20,150
Ongoing Royalty Fee: $2.50+/team/wk.
Term of Franchise Agreement: 2 years, renewable
How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 6 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media,
Other marketing support: Print materials, extranet
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