Transworld Business Advisors Franchise Review & Verdict (2026)

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Transworld Business Advisors, LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale business services concept.

✓ Strengths

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$114K - $144K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$70K

Royalty (Item 6)

8–10% + 1% ad

Item 19 median rev

$302k

System size (Item 20)

466 +30

Agreement term

35 yrs

Years in business

16+ yrs

Training (Item 11)

5 days

Company-owned units

1

Item 3 litigation

1 suit

Buyer qualifications

✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•1 Item 3 case

Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 8–10% + ad fund 1% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$300,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (8–10%)

Ad fund (1%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

467

Total units open

12

Units opened last year

18

Units closed last year

-6

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

3

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Transworld Business Advisors ranks against 87 Business Services peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

66th pct · of 87 peers

Franchise fee

87th pct · of 87 peers

System size

89th pct · of 87 peers

Business Services industry averages

Avg investment

$145K - $449K

Avg franchise fee

$67K

Avg system size

213

Franchises analyzed

87

How Transworld Business Advisors stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Transworld Business Advisors Disclosed $70K $114K - $144K 8–10% 466
BujiSimilar price Disclosed $45K $64K - $137K 10% 25
The Ups StoreBiggest system Disclosed $40K $57K - $606K 5% 5,487
Unishippers Global LogisticsTop-rated in category Disclosed $30K $17K - $233K 15–18.5% 191

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Transworld Business Advisors, LLC franchise cost?

Transworld Business Advisors, LLC requires a $69,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $114,040–$143,615, per the most recent FDD on file.

Does Transworld Business Advisors, LLC disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Transworld Business Advisors, LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $302,213. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Transworld Business Advisors, LLC charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 8.0% to 10.0% and an advertising fund contribution of 1% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Transworld Business Advisors, LLC locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Transworld Business Advisors, LLC has 466 total locations, with 30 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Transworld Business Advisors, LLC offer franchisee training and support?

Yes. Transworld Business Advisors, LLC's most recent FDD documents approximately 5 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.

Does Transworld Business Advisors, LLC grant exclusive territory?

Yes. Transworld Business Advisors, LLC grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Transworld Business Advisors, LLC discloses an initial agreement term of 35 years, a renewal fee of $5,500, a transfer fee of $39,500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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