Transworld Business Advisors^®

Business Services • Year: 2025

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What Is Transworld Business Advisors?

Transworld Business Advisors is a franchise in the Business Services category that provides business brokerage and lead-referral services. The operational model is office-based, operated from a single brick-and-mortar location within a designated marketing area. It serves primarily business customers (B2B), including small- to medium-sized businesses, franchisors, and prospective purchasers of businesses. The core service bundle is assisting sellers and buyers in the purchase and sale of existing businesses, providing lead referral services to franchisors, and advising owners on establishing franchise systems.

Transworld Business Advisors Franchise: Pros and Cons

A notable strength is a Territory Protection Score of 73-well above typical in Business Services-plus a large system of 453 outlets and zero outlet terminations, while the biggest risk is a high initial franchise fee listed at $67,500 (low range $49,500), increasing upfront cash needs.

Pros

Territory Protection Score of 73 is well above what's typical in Business Services, giving you stronger territorial exclusivity than most franchisors.

With 453 total outlets (452 franchised), the system is large for this category, which usually means broader brand recognition and more opportunity to learn from established operators.

Zero outlet terminations and zero non‑renewals is unusually low for Business Services, indicating the franchisor rarely removes or loses operators through formal exits.

Cons

The stated initial franchise fee is $67,500 (low range shown at $49,500), both well above typical for Business Services and ALL franchises - this raises your upfront cash requirement compared with most peers.

Eleven reacquired outlets is well above typical for Business Services; per the expert note, this primarily reflects franchisees exiting the system and signals higher operator turnover.

Four government penalties or orders (well above typical) combined with two fraud‑related cases (higher than usual) represent regulatory and legal friction you should investigate further.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

72/100

NORMAL

Transworld Business Advisors: The Facts: Recent consent orders involving affiliated brands (Great Greek, GCZ, UFG) alleged registration lapses, premature fee collection, and misleading financial-performance statements; matters were resolved by consent with rescission offers, penalties, and monitoring. The Advice: Review Item 19 earnings claims, Item 7 fee/refund terms and consent-order disclosures, and request compliance documentation.

Territory Protection

73/100

Excellent

Transworld Business Advisors grants an exclusive, protected Designated Marketing Area that confines active marketing to a defined DMA (8,000+ businesses) and allows unsolicited clients; exclusivity is contingent on meeting performance quotas-three sales/year (after year one), two agents, and escalating revenue targets ($200k/$350k/$500k)-and the franchisor may develop additional units nearby.

Training & Support

66/100

NORMAL

The brand provides a robust 85-hour training curriculum designed to prepare one individual included in the initial franchise fee for launch. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness, with on-site assistance provided both pre- and post-opening (exact number of days not specified); travel and living expenses are covered by the franchisor, and there is no additional charge for on-site support.

Unit Growth Analysis

This franchise expanded from 342 units in 2022 to 453 in 2025 (+111 units, +32.5% cumulative), with YOY gains of ≈11.4% (2023), ≈16.3% (2024) and just 2.3% (2025) - showing accelerating growth through 2024 followed by a sharp deceleration in 2025. For investors this signals overall healthy expansion but a meaningful slowdown (only +10 units in 2025 after +62 in 2024), so the underlying causes (market saturation, franchisee pipeline, capital or operational constraints) should be investigated before expecting prior growth rates to continue.

How Much Do Transworld Business Advisors Franchise Owners Make?

Transworld Business Advisors franchise locations reported average gross sales of $559,364 and median gross sales of $230,332 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$559,364

Median Gross Sales:

$230,332

High Gross Sales:

$13,077,647

Low Gross Sales:

$15,000

Sample Size:

115

Percent Attaining Average:

21.7%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Franchisees show an average gross revenue of 559,364 in 2024, while the single affiliate reported substantially higher gross revenue (25,298,893), indicating the affiliate is an outlier relative to the franchised population.

Performance Variability Analysis: The mean (559,364) is much higher than the median (230,332) and the top single unit reaches 13,077,647, indicating a highly skewed distribution with a small number of very high-performing owners pulling up the average.

Data Scope and Limitations: The representation covers franchisees open at least one full calendar year who reported above-minimum royalties and is based on self-reported monthly revenues; the underlying reports and the affiliate P&L were not audited or independently verified.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Transworld Business Advisors a good franchise to own?

Whether Transworld Business Advisors is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Transworld Business Advisors operates 453 locations, received a legal risk score of 72/100, a training and support score of 66/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

How long does it take to break even with a Transworld Business Advisors franchise?

Break-even timelines for Transworld Business Advisors franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Transworld Business Advisors a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, Transworld Business Advisors operates 452 franchised locations and 1 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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