TRANSWORLD
Transworld Business Advisors franchises operate as business brokerages that facilitate the purchase and sale of existing businesses, including franchised ones, and provide lead referral services for franchisors by recruiting and matching prospective franchisees with suitable franchise concepts. Franchisees also assist business owners in establishing franchise systems. The target market includes small to medium-sized business sellers and buyers, as well as individuals seeking entrepreneurial opportunities through franchising, with operations from a single office in a designated marketing area generating revenue via commissions and fees.
Franchise Costs
Tiered royalty (10% up to $750k gross revenues, 9% to $1.5M, 8% above, min $500/mo months 1-12 then $1,000/mo) + 1% marketing fund (min $250/mo first area, $210/additional) + $195/mo agent fee ($165/additional agent)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Financial performance representations are based on 115 franchised units that have been open for one full calendar year or more as of December 31, 2024, performing business brokerage services, and reporting at least one month of Royalty Fees above the minimum. These franchisees have been operating for an average of 5.9 years.
* The overall average gross revenue for all 115 franchisees ($559,364) and median gross revenue ($230,332) are taken directly from the 'All (115)' row in Table 2, 'Average Gross Revenues of Franchisees'. The weighted average of the segments (Top Third: 38 units at $1,375,187; Middle Third: 38 units at $242,175; Bottom Third: 39 units at $73,516) was calculated to be $559,364.17, confirming the reported overall average. The revenue_top_quartile is represented by the average gross revenue of the 'Top Third' segment ($1,375,187), and the revenue_bottom_quartile is represented by the average gross revenue of the 'Bottom Third' segment ($73,516). No information regarding net income, net profit, EBITDA, or operating expenses was provided in Item 19, thus profit-related fields are null.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How TRANSWORLD Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TRANSWORLD Current | $104K – $131K | $68K | 10.0% | 452 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K – $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K – $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K – $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K – $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K – $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 188 franchises | $118K – $284K | $46K | 10.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+33 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for TRANSWORLD franchisees (2017 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
273 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a TRANSWORLD franchise ranges from $104,105 to $131,055. This includes a franchise fee of $67,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 10.0% of gross sales.
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