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

As of the 2026 FDD, AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC has 3,562 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1982.

Can you get an SBA loan for a AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

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

AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC shows several positive indicators: established brand with 3,562+ locations, low SBA loan default rate. 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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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.

FDD Year:

3,562locations

$15K–$23K

Since 1982

Entertainment & RecreationLake Saint Louis, MOwww.poolplayers.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$10,000

Initial Investment

$15,250 – $23,000

Royalty Rate

20.00%

Brand Fund

5.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$35 – $35

20% royalty + 5% advertising + $426/year software support

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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How AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 92% of Business Services franchises
#3 largest franchise system in Business Services
One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Business Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC Current	$15K – $23K	$10K	20.0%	3,562
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC	$14K – $607K	N/A	N/A	6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)	$216K – $609K	$30K	5.0%	4,500
RE/MAX	$37K – $337K	$35K	1.0%	2,994
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE	$71K – $105K	$25K	15.0%	2,744
CRUISE PLANNERS	$2K – $21K	$11K	3.0%	2,655
Business Services Average 200 franchises	$120K – $289K	$46K	10.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 200 Business Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

312

2IL

3FL

4CA

5NY

6IN

7PA

8NC

9GA

10OH

11NJ

12SC

13MI

14MO

15TN

+36 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC franchisees (2024 – 2024)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$200,000

Total Volume

$0.2M

Default Rate

0.0%

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.

1 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

337 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

337 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases2

One case involved a defamation and tortious interference claim by a franchisee against another franchisee and the franchisor, which was settled. The second case is a noncompete enforcement action by the franchisor against former employees of a franchisee.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC franchise ranges from $15,250 to $23,000. This includes a franchise fee of $10,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 20.0% of gross sales.