 Franchise Opportunities
Step 3 - The Process
Timeline for becoming a franchisee
Step 1 – Submit Pre-Application
After you submit your online pre-application, we will review it carefully to determine if we’re a good fit. You can expect to hear from us in approximately two business days. Once your pre-application is approved, we’ll chat with you further about the franchise opportunity and discuss the financial commitment.
Step 2 – Application Follow-up with APA
After our initial discussion, a Confidential Franchise Application will be sent to you.
Step 3 – Submit Confidential Franchise Application
When you return the Confidential Franchise Application to us, we will initiate credit and criminal background checks. After results come back, you will be contacted by telephone and a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular (UFOC) is emailed to you for review.
Step 4 – Conversations with the Franchise Development Manager
At this point you will be contacted by the APA Franchise Development Manager to discuss the specifics of the franchise opportunity. You would now be sent a Uniform Franchise Offering Circular, a WINDOWS skill test for computer
proficiency and a Predictive Index survey. You will be required to contact a minimum of five League Operators to learn more about the business from their perspective, and then you would submit a summary of those conversations. Thorough market research is also expected by all applicants.
Step 5 – Phone Interview and Discovery Day
After all of the information is reviewed, a phone interview is scheduled with the APA President, other key staff and you. A decision is made at this point whether or not to move forward; if so, a "Discovery Day" will be scheduled. This is an opportunity for both parties to meet and further discuss the franchise opportunity. You will be asked to make a firm decision on moving forward and to make an initial deposit. Materials will be provided to you to prepare for training, and you will receive a copy of the franchise agreements.
Step 6 – Training Seminar
Upon arrival you will sign your franchise agreements and pay remaining fees. The training seminar is a 5-day course, Monday through Friday, designed to familiarize you with the APA system and the National Office staff. You will be educated about APA procedures, marketing, league software and franchise management.
This entire process can be completed within one month, or extended if necessary. Much of this depends on your own timeline.
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