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 uniform rules, Equalizer scoring system, proprietary software, and trademarks. Franchisees recruit members from taverns, businesses, social organizations, and other sources to participate in year-round league play at host locations like pubs and billiards rooms, culminating in championships. The target market is amateur pool players of all skill levels seeking accessible, competitive recreation.
Franchise Costs
20% royalty on Basic Weekly Fee + $32/mo software support + $66/mo insurance
Financial Performance
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How AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 89% of Business Services franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC Current | $22K – $31K | $10K | 20.0% | 334 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+36 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC franchisees (2024 – 2024)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
403 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC franchise ranges from $22,210.46 to $30,749.46. This includes a franchise fee of $10,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 20.0% of gross sales.
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