American Poolplayers Association
Recreational billiard leagues
American Poolplayers Association
Recreational billiard leagues
About
Founded
1981
Franchising Since
1982 (36 Years)
Corporate Address
1000 Lake St. Louis Blvd., #325
Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
CEO
Terrence Bell
Parent Company
American Poolplayers Association Inc.
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment ⓘ
$20,763 - $28,648
Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ
$10,000 - $10,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee
$2.50+/team/wk.
Financing Options
American Poolplayers Association has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs
Veteran Incentives
25% off franchise fee
Support Options
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Meetings/Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security/Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Social media
Website development
Email marketing
On-The-Job Training:
27 hours
Classroom Training:
80 hours
Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of Employees Required to Run:
1 - 3
Bio
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.
Cost
Initial Investment: Low - $20,763
High - $28,648
Units
-2.1%-7 UNITS (1 Year)
+3.5%+11 UNITS (3 Years)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in the following regions/states: Asia, Canada
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