Transworld Business Advisors

Transworld Business Advisors is seeking a Master Licensee to develop a comprehensive business advisory network across the Middle East and North Africa. This region is undergoing transformative economic diversification, with thousands of businesses changing hands annually. Transworld’s three-stream model—business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development—is uniquely positioned to serve MENA’s explosive growth in business transactions and franchise development.

This is an English-language partnership; English is widely used in MENA’s business community. You’ll establish operations in major regional hubs like Dubai, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Casablanca, and Amman, with support adapted for local business culture and regulatory requirements.

About Transworld Business Advisors

Transworld Business Advisors is the world’s largest business brokerage franchise with 250+ locations across 60+ countries. Founded over 40 years ago, Transworld pioneered the professional business brokerage model. The company is part of United Franchise Group (UFG), a global franchise network with 1,600+ locations, giving Transworld unmatched resources, brand recognition, and operational infrastructure.

Transworld’s three integrated revenue streams create a complete business advisory ecosystem: business brokerage handles the buying and selling of established businesses; franchise consulting advises business owners considering franchise opportunities; and franchise development helps franchisors build and expand their franchise networks. These three streams serve the entire lifecycle of business ownership—whether a business is being bought, sold, transformed, or scaled.

The three revenue streams

Business Brokerage: Matching business owners seeking to exit with qualified buyers. Commissions on transaction values typically range from 6-10%, applied to a significant pool of transactions in any regional market.

Franchise Consulting: Advising business owners on franchise opportunities and helping them transition their single-unit operations into multi-unit franchise networks. Consultation fees and ongoing royalties create recurring revenue.

Franchise Development: Partnering with franchisors to build their franchise networks. Revenue includes development fees, franchise recruitment commissions, and ongoing support services.

The Master License opportunity: building at regional scale

As Master Licensee, you’ll own and operate Transworld’s full business advisory platform across your MENA territory. Your role is building a network of qualified advisors (brokers, consultants, developers) and capturing a portion of all three revenue streams across your region. You’re not just operating one office—you’re building an entire advisory infrastructure.

Your investment is in recruiting top advisory talent, establishing regional headquarters in major hubs, and building relationships with business owners, franchisors, and corporate clients. As your network grows, revenues compound: each additional advisor brings new transaction volume, each new client relationship generates multiple revenue streams, and your operational systems scale efficiently.

The Middle East & North Africa (MENA) opportunity

MENA is at an inflection point. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and UAE’s economic diversification initiatives are driving unprecedented business formation and transformation. Thousands of family businesses and single-owner operations are seeking professional guidance on succession, growth, and market expansion. The region’s SME sector is expanding rapidly, and business-to-business transactions are accelerating.

Yet professional business advisory infrastructure remains sparse. Few professional brokers operate in the region; franchise consulting is nascent; and many businesses lack access to credible advisors for major transactions. This creates a massive first-mover advantage. Business owners in Cairo, Casablanca, Amman, Riyadh, and Jeddah need advisory services that professional markets take for granted.

Corporate clients—multinational enterprises, private equity firms, and family offices—are actively seeking M&A advisors, franchise strategy consultants, and business transition specialists. Real estate developers and hospitality groups are exploring franchise models. The opportunity is massive and largely unmet.

What this Master License delivers

• Territorial rights: Exclusive development rights across your MENA region(s).
• Platform infrastructure: Transworld’s full business advisory ecosystem—brokerage systems, client database technology, consulting methodologies.
• Three revenue streams: Unlock business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development opportunities in your territory.
• Training and certification: Comprehensive training for your team at UFG HQ in West Palm Beach, plus ongoing operational support.
• Brand leverage: Access to Transworld’s global reputation and 40+ years of business advisory expertise.
• Marketing and business development: Co-branded materials, corporate partnerships, and lead-sharing network across UFG.
• Recruitment support: UFG assists in identifying and recruiting top advisory talent for your team.
• Financial and legal infrastructure: Access to transaction support, legal resources, and financial modeling tools.

Your role as Master Licensee

• Territory development: Build Transworld presence across major MENA business hubs.
• Team recruitment: Recruit and certify business brokers, franchise consultants, and development advisors.
• Client acquisition: Develop relationships with business owners, franchisors, and corporate advisory clients.
• Revenue management: Oversee all three business streams and capture advisory fees, commissions, and royalties.
• Regional headquarters: Establish office infrastructure, local compliance, and business processes.
• Ongoing support: Manage team performance, maintain quality standards, and coordinate with UFG support teams.

Who this opportunity is for

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced business advisory professional, consulting firm principal, or well-connected business group with established relationships across MENA markets. You should have 10+ years of business experience, existing relationships with business owners and corporate executives, capital for regional infrastructure, and the ability to recruit top advisory talent. Understanding of local business culture, regulations, and corporate landscape is essential.

Training and support

UFG provides comprehensive Master Licensee training at headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida. Initial training covers business brokerage operations, franchise consulting methodologies, client acquisition, transaction management, and legal/compliance frameworks. Ongoing support includes quarterly business reviews, annual certifications, specialized advisory team training, and direct access to Transworld’s subject matter experts.

Take the next step

If you’re positioned to build Transworld’s business advisory network across MENA, let’s explore this opportunity. Schedule a call with our Master Franchise Development team to review financial projections, discuss regional strategy, and explore your target territory.