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Transworld Business Advisors Franchises for Sale

A business brokerage office that lists and sells small and mid-sized businesses, with a side line in franchise lead referrals. Commission-driven, office-based and staffed by licensed sales agents.

467
Total units
$114K+
Initial investment

Brand Performance Snapshot

Franchised and company-owned unit counts for 2023 through 2025, as reported in the franchisor's FDD.

Unit count by year
Franchised Corporate
441
2023
455
2024
467
2025
466
Franchised units
1
Company-owned units
467
Total units
+5.9%
3-yr unit growth

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Transworld Business Advisors Franchise Model Overview

Transworld franchisees run business brokerage agencies that represent owners selling small and mid-sized companies, including existing franchises, and that refer prospective buyers to franchisors for a fee. Revenue is commission-based and lumpy, earned when deals close, so pipeline and listing inventory drive the business. The start-up cost is modest and mostly fees, software and a six-month cushion; the office can begin as a virtual office or executive suite. Many states require a real estate or business broker license, and franchise referral work may require broker registration. An owner or fully trained manager must work the agency full time, and agents pay monthly per-person fees and attend franchisor training. Royalties are tiered on gross revenue with a monthly minimum, and failing to close one transaction in 18 months is a termination default. The system is part of United Franchise Group and has grown steadily, though its unit counts are territories rather than offices. The term is unusually long at 35 years.

Ideal owner profile

Sales-driven professional comfortable working on commission and long deal cycles
Background in M&A, banking, real estate, accounting or business ownership
Willing to obtain required state broker or real estate licensing
Able to recruit, train and manage a team of commissioned sales agents
Low-six-figure capital with reserves to carry the office until deals start closing

Investment Snapshot

Initial franchise fee $69,500 ($49,500 for additional franchises, conversions and affiliate-brand owners); 10% veteran discount
Total initial investment $114,040 – $143,615
Royalty 10% of Gross Revenues to $750K, 9% to $1.5M, 8% above (minimum $500/month year 1, $1,000/month after)
Ad / brand fund Greater of 1% of Gross Revenues or $250/month (Marketing Fund)
FDD year 2026 (unit data through 2025)
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