Transworld Business Advisors
Education & Business Coaching · Franchise Consulting
- Active units
- 452
- Avg unit volume
- $559k
- Royalty
- 10.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Transworld Business Advisors
Transworld Business Advisors is a trusted brand that offers a wide range of services to assist businesses in their growth and success. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a business, Transworld Business Advisors is there to guide you through the process. With their expertise in business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development, they can help you make informed decisions and achieve your goals. Their team of experienced professionals will provide personalized solutions tailored to your specific needs, ensuring a smooth and efficient transaction. Count on Transworld Business Advisors to provide valuable insights, market analysis, and strategic advice, enabling you to maximize the value of your business. With their commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, Transworld Business Advisors is the go-to brand for all your business needs.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$68k
- Additional franchise or affiliated brand owner
Franchise Establishment Fee of $49,500
- Conversion franchisee
Existing business brokerage (2+ yrs; 10+ active listings) pays $49,500
- Discretionary reduction
In unique circumstances, reduced as low as $54,500 in past fiscal year
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
5.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
200 – 1,000 sq ft
- Veteran discount
10.0% off franchise fee — 10% of the standard Franchise Establishment Fee
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations466
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings30
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate2.6%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR2.9%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio1.7×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate-0.1%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$129k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate10.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.