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APA franchisees operate recreational pool leagues utilizing "The Equalizer", a unique handicap system that equalizes play. The League, previously known as the Bud Light Pool League or the Camel pool League, and now known nationally as the "APA Pool League", currently consists of over 250,000 members who compete in year-round weekly play. Franchisees receive customized software, technical updates, complete training, marketing support and networking opportunities at the annual convention.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1981
Franchising Since: 1982
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 290 | | 99.3% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 2 | | 0.7% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 292 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 275 | | 93.2% | | In 47 States |
| Canada: | 19 | | 6.4% | | In 6 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 1 | | 0.3% | | In 1 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 295 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Florida | 18 | | 2. Illinois | 28 | | 3. Texas | 16 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $NA |
| Cash Investment: | $12K-14.8K |
| Total Investment: | $12K-14.8K |
| Average Total Investment: | $13K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $Varies |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $-1K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 20% |
| Average Royalty: | 20% |
| Advertising Fee: | NA |
Average Number of Employees: Varies Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 50 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Financial Assistance? | No |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | No |
| National Advertising: | No |
| Regional Advertising: | No |
| Local Advertising: | No |
| Marketing Materials: | Brochures, Catalogs, Promotional Items, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos |
| Additional Services: | Newsletter, Online Extranet, Sales Strategies |
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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On-Going Support: |
| Central Data Processing: | Included in Fees |
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable |
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Not Applicable |
| Field Training: | Included in Fees |
| Initial Store Opening: | Not Applicable |
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Not Applicable |
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Training: |
| 1. APA Home Office | 5 Days |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 3 |
| General Business Experience: | 3 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 2 |
| Formal Education: | 2 |
| Psychological Profile: | 1 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | 2 |
| Asian-American: | 2 |
| Hispanic: | 6 |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | The APA is an organization dedicated to providing recreational billiards to all segments of society. As a result, we want our franchise network to reflect the broad diversity that has helped to make the United States the "land of opportunity" and the "economic wonder of the free world." Any and all qualified applicants are welcome. We expect only that our franchisee's be motivated, have integrity and, most importantly, have the desire to set their own financial limits. |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 2 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5/10 Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? | No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | No |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
| Canada: | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas: | No |
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