American Poolplayers Association Franchise

Administrator of recreational billiard leagues

In 1979, professional billiard players Terry Bell and Larry Hubbart pursued a novel idea'why not create an organized league system for amateur pool players' Dubbed the American Poolplayers Association (APA), their brainchild now operates franchise leagues across the United States and Canada (where the organization is known as the Canadian Poolplayers Association). Members participate in annual 8- and 9-ball championships, pay a yearly membership fee to the APA and pay a weekly fee to the League Operator (franchisee) each time they play. League Operators host team games each week; winners go on to compete in division and national tournaments.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a American Poolplayers Association franchise?

Total Investment: $11,600-$14,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $5,000
Royalty Fee: 20%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 2 years

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American Poolplayers Association News

Apa Lends Support To New Film Starring Jennifer Barretta
The APA is excited to announce its partnership and support of Main Street Production’s new pool film 9-Ball. The film will star real-life billiard super star Jennifer Barretta in the role of Gail – an aspiring young amateur player looking to make a name for herself on the women’s pro tour... more

Apa Organizes Relief Effort To Aid Katrina Victims
The world's largest pool league is reaching out to its more than 250,000 members to aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The APA will be collecting donations from members nationwide through October 21, and will then present those donations to the American Red Cross. "Thousands of our me... more

Apa National Championships Draw Record Crowds
The American Poolplayers Association's (APA) 25th Annual National Team Championships saw a record number of teams compete in the 9-day extravaganza. More than 1,500 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Doubles and Triple Play teams made the trek to Sin City to compete, Aug. 20 – 28, for thousands of dollars in pri... more

Poolplayers.com Named Best Association Site By Billiards Digest
The American Poolplayers Association, the 800-pound gorilla of amateur billiard leagues, has a pretty darn good site! It presents itself simply but thoroughly, with links that are easy to find – something we couldn’t say about many of the other association Web sites. The colorful site also prov... more

Tlc Industries And The American Poolplayers Association Announce Strategic Partnership For Powerball Billiards
TLC Industries, Inc. and the American Poolplayers Association (APA) are pleased to announce the formation of a strategic partnership to launch the era of the Video Pool Table. PowerBall Billiards is now the official video pool game of the world's largest pool league, with more than 250,000 APA m... more

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Franchise History

When did the first American Poolplayers Association open? 1981
When did American Poolplayers Association start franchising? 1982

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	267	17	0	0
2004	252	17	0	0
2003	241	15	0	0
2002	225	19	0	0
2001	218	17	0	0

Expansion Plans

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,

International: Canada,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Ad slicks

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.

18% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 3

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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