American Poolplayers Association
Recreational billiard leagueBackground
Founded: 1981 Franchising since: 1982
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.
Franchisor has 47 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Asia, Canada
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies
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.
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1000 Lake St. Louis Blvd., #325 Lake St. Louis, Missouri 63367 |
Phone: (636)625-8611
Franchisee Association
Franchise Owners Association |
Franchisor has 47 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 295 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 286 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 276 | 19 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 280 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 274 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Asia, Canada
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $11.9K-14.7K Franchise fee: $5K+ |
Ongoing royalty fee: $2.50/team/wk. Term of agreement: 2 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | No |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | No |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Business Experience:
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
Operations
- Franchise can be run from home
- 18% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 3
- Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
Other marketing support
- Available at headquarters: 5 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
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#214 (2009); #224 (2008); #173 (2007); #176 (2006); #218 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2008; 2007; 2006; 2005;
Low-Cost Franchises:
#41 (2009); #46 (2008); #38 (2007); #44 (2006); #56 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#50 (2009); #53 (2008); #46 (2007); #47 (2006); #59 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#165 (2009); #198 (2008); #131 (2007); #128 (2006); #161 (2005);
#214 (2009); #224 (2008); #173 (2007); #176 (2006); #218 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2008; 2007; 2006; 2005;
Low-Cost Franchises:
#41 (2009); #46 (2008); #38 (2007); #44 (2006); #56 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#50 (2009); #53 (2008); #46 (2007); #47 (2006); #59 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#165 (2009); #198 (2008); #131 (2007); #128 (2006); #161 (2005);