Transworld Business Advisors charges a royalty fee of 10.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Transworld Business Advisors franchise is approximately 11.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $195/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Transworld Business Advisors has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Transworld Business Advisors franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Transworld Business Advisors offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Transworld Business Advisors currently operates 453 locations (2025 FDD) (452 franchised, 1 company-owned). The system grew by 2.7% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 5.9%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Transworld Business Advisors is 3.8% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Transworld Business Advisors FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $237K (average: $773K).

The initial franchise agreement term for Transworld Business Advisors is 35 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 35-year periods. The total potential term is 70 years.

Transworld Business Advisors's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 3 years within 10 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Transworld Business Advisors's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD).

Transworld Business Advisors provides 198 hours of initial training over approximately 3 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Transworld Business Advisors does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.