American Poolplayers Association
American Poolplayers Association, Inc. · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching American Poolplayers Association franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
American Poolplayers Association franchises operate amateur pool leagues for players of all skill levels. League Operators organize and administer leagues, recruit members and teams, develop host locations such as bars and pool halls, and host pool-related events.
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Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open an American Poolplayers Association franchise?
- The American Poolplayers Association Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $22,220–$30,759 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 26). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the American Poolplayers Association initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $10,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 11). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does American Poolplayers Association charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 20% of Basic Weekly Fee (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 12). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 5% · percent of gross revenue (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does American Poolplayers Association disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- No. The reviewed American Poolplayers Association FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
- How many American Poolplayers Association locations are there?
- The FDD reports 358 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 57). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $22,220 – $30,759 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
- 3Outlets grew by 18 in 2025, to 358 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 26
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 11
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Weekly RoyaltyMain ongoing fee · It is charged on each team weekly and on certain other revenue received.
29 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
No financial performance representation in Item 19
The reviewed 2026 FDD for American Poolplayers Association has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of December 31, 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 57
Net +29 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($22,220 – $30,759) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
American Poolplayers Association reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Reported units went from 340 to 358 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 26
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 11
- [3]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 57
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
328 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Bankruptcy disclosed
Initial term
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
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Business history
Owner participation
Territory language
Litigation disclosure
Not reviewed
Bankruptcy disclosure
Agreement term
Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs. Last reviewed 10/5/2026.