AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC

Item 7 in the FDD lays out a strikingly lean startup: total investment ranges from $22,210 to $30,749, including a $10,000 franchise fee, making APA one of the lowest-cost franchises in recreation. Ongoing fees hit 20% royalty on the Basic Weekly Fee, plus fixed $32 monthly for software support and $66 for insurance—structured to scale with league membership recruitment from pubs, businesses, and social groups. No Item 19 means no official revenue or profit figures, a red flag for buyers craving hard sales data; however, a single SBA loan averaging $200,000 suggests some operators pursue significant financing, possibly for expansion in territories with high pool-playing demand.

System vitality shines through 334 franchise locations (up 3% from 325 in 2023), just 1 termination, and 34 transfers—indicating stability and owner mobility rather than distress. Projected 5 new units signal cautious optimism in a mature network with 5 corporate spots. For investors eyeing passive income from league ops and championships, this points to a niche resilient against economic dips, but dig into Item 20 for closure trends and validate local bar partnerships, as success hinges on amateur player turnout in your territory.