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American Poolplayers Association
National amateur pool leagues
The American Poolplayers Association (APA) runs the amateur table. The group is the governing body for amateur pool in the US and Canada. It has more than 250,000 members administered by a group of local franchise operators who conduct weekly tournaments. The APA produces three annual tournaments; the APA National Team Championships, the APA National Singles Championships, and the US Amateur Championship which pay out more than $1 million a year. The APA also handles the handicap system, sells APA merchandise, publishes billiards rules, and spreads the word about amateur pool. The association was formed in 1979 as the National Pool League by professional pool players Terry Bell and Larry Hubbart.
2011 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
2010 AllStar Rank: 52
2009 AllStar Rank: 127
2010 AllStar Rank: 52
2009 AllStar Rank: 127
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American Poolplayers Association
1000 Lake Saint Louis Boulevard
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
636-625-8611
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1981 |
| Franchising since | 1982 |
| Can be run from home? | Yes |
| Number of employees needed | Varies depending on size of territory |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 299 | 18 | 1 |
| 2010 | 292 | 18 | 2 |
| 2009 | 289 | 17 | 1 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Canada
Costs
| Total Investment | $17,080 - $22,150 |
| Franchise Fee | $10,000+ |
| Royalty Fee | 20% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | No minimum requirement |
| Liquid Capital | No minimum requirement |
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
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AllStar Rank:
34
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American Poolplayers Association
1000 Lake Saint Louis Boulevard
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
636-625-8611
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American Poolplayers Association, Inc.
The American Poolplayers Association (APA) runs the amateur table. The group is the governing body for amateur pool in the US and Canada. It has more than 250,000 members administered by a group of local franchise operators who conduct weekly tournaments. The APA produces three annual tournaments; the APA National ...
| Company Type: | Private - Association |
| Employees: | 48 |
| Executives: | Reneé Poehlman, PresidentJason Bowman, Public Relations Manager |
| Sales: | $11,000,000 |
| Industries: | Membership Organizations |
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AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
34
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American Poolplayers Association
1000 Lake Saint Louis Boulevard
Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
636-625-8611
