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AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC

AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC

The American Poolplayers Association, Inc. (APA) franchises amateur pool league businesses, where franchisees operate local leagues in assigned territories using APA's proprietary system, including uniform rules, The Equalizer scoring and handicapping, software, and trademarks. Franchisees organize matches at host locations like pubs, taverns, and billiards rooms, with players becoming APA members to participate in year-round sessions leading to championships. The target market includes amateur pool players of all skill levels from taverns, businesses, social, and fraternal organizations.

Since 1982ServicesLake Saint Louis, MOwww.poolplayers.com
2024 FDDNo Item 19

Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.

Overview

Investment
$21,936.22 - $30,520.22
Franchise Fee
$10,000
Locations
325

Financial Requirements

Franchise Fee$10,000
Initial Investment Range$21,936.22 - $30,520.22
Royalty Rate20.00%
Brand FundN/A
Fixed Monthly Fees$87 - $87

20% royalty on Basic Weekly Fee + $29/mo software support + $58/mo insurance

Franchise Stats

Franchise Locations325
Corporate Locations4
States Operating52
Franchising Since1982
FDD Year2024

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC Compares to Other Business Services Franchises

Key Insights

  • Lower investment than 90% of Business Services franchises
FranchiseInvestment RangeFranchise FeeRoyaltyLocations
AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC
Current
$22K - $31K$10K20.0%325
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC$14K - $607KN/AN/A6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)$216K - $609K$30K5.0%4,500
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE$71K - $105K$25K15.0%2,744
CRUISE PLANNERS$2K - $21K$11K3.0%2,655
SERVPRO (UNIT)$259K - $380K$100K10.0%2,286
Business Services Average
187 franchises
$118K - $285K$46K10.4%-

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 187 Business Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2023)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States by Outlet Count
1GA
106
2TX
28
3FL
26
4IL
23
5CA
20
6NY
15
7PA
14
8IN
13
9OH
12
10NC
11
11NJ
10
12MI
10
13MO
9
14TN
8
15SC
8

+36 more states

Franchisee Contacts

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Litigation Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
1
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired by Franchisor
0
Ceased Operations (Other)
0
System Transfers
33
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New Franchises
5

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC franchise?

The total initial investment to open a AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC franchise ranges from $21,936.22 to $30,520.22. This includes a franchise fee of $10,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 20.0% of gross sales.

How many AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC franchise locations are there?

As of the 2024 FDD, AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC has 325 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1982.

Is AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC a good franchise to buy?

AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC shows several positive indicators: established brand with 325+ locations. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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