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Transworld Business Advisors Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Transworld Business Advisors specializes in business brokerage and franchise consulting services, assisting clients in buying or selling businesses and exploring franchise opportunities to achieve their entrepreneurial goals.

Founded in 1979 in South Florida by Don and Bonnie Parrish, Transworld Business Advisors has grown into a premier international franchise specializing in business sales and franchise consulting.

Operating from its headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida, the brand began offering franchise opportunities in 2010 and now has a footprint of more than 450 units around the world.

Transworld focuses on helping small and mid-sized companies navigate the complexities of buying and selling businesses. Their core offerings include business brokerage, franchise consulting, and support for franchise development. They also handle mergers and acquisitions, guiding clients through each step of the process.

The company distinguishes itself through its global presence and decades of industry expertise.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Franchise Establishment Fee $67,500
Travel and Living expenses while at training school $260 - $660
Marketing Fund Initial Membership Fee $850
Premises Lease $1,000 - $8,700
Initial Advertising $3,300 - $7,200
Software and Supplies Package $21,995
Equipment and Office Software $700 - $2,750
Insurance $2,500 - $4,900
Additional Funds (6 mos.) $6,000 - $16,500
Total Low = $104,105
High = $131,055
Type of Expenditure Amount
Franchise Establishment Fee $67,500
Travel and Living expenses while at training school $260 - $660
Marketing Fund Initial Membership Fee $850
Premises Lease $1,000 - $8,700
Initial Advertising $3,300 - $7,200
Software and Supplies Package $21,995
Equipment and Office Software $700 - $2,750
Insurance $2,500 - $4,900
Additional Funds (6 mos.) $6,000 - $16,500
Total Low = $104,105
High = $131,055

Franchise Disclosure Document

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Training

Transworld provides a comprehensive training structure to ensure franchisees and their staff are equipped to operate successfully. The training programs offered by the franchisor include:

  1. Initial Training Program: Conducted at Transworld's Training Center in Florida, this five-day program is designed for you or your initial manager. The training may also be offered remotely at the franchisor’s discretion. The initial franchise fee covers this for one person, including transportation, accommodations, and one meal per day.
  2. Onsite Training Support: A corporate representative will be sent to your location within 180 days of signing the agreement for a four-day onsite training. This covers operational support, business launch assistance, and marketing guidance.
  3. Online Training Option: As an alternative or supplement to the in-person training, an online training course is available for employees or agents. This is optional and carries a separate fee.
  4. Mandatory Training for Commission-Based Agents: Any new employee or agent compensated through commission must complete the five-day training program within 60 days of hiring. This applies whether they attend in-person or complete the online version.

Territory Protection

Transworld grants its franchisees the right to operate within a clearly defined Designated Marketing Area (DMA). This territory includes a minimum of 8,000 registered businesses, and franchisees are expected to confine their business activities—such as meetings, marketing, and sales efforts—within this territory.

While franchisees may accept unsolicited clients from outside the DMA, they are restricted from actively marketing or promoting services beyond it.

Territorial protection in Transworld is conditional rather than absolute. To maintain exclusivity, a franchisee must meet performance benchmarks including a minimum number of sales and revenue thresholds annually. If these conditions are not met—such as failing to complete a sale within an 18-month period or falling short of revenue goals—the franchisor may revoke territorial exclusivity.

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