Contact Broker
West Palm Beach, Florida
Affiliated Broker
Andrew Cagnetta
About the Company
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in business sales, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, and franchise sales. We are truly an entrepreneur's secret weapon to success!
Transworld spends more money marketing businesses for sale than any other business brokerage franchise. Hands down. By successfully selling businesses since 1979, we have developed a robust and unmatched buyer and partner network that helps us complete deals quickly and at the highest level of professionalism. We specialize in finding the right buyers for good businesses.
Our extensive network of business brokers and transaction coordinators worldwide boasts 250+ franchise offices and nearly 1000 team members. Because of our size, training, continued education, and communication, our network offers an unequaled distribution of exclusive business sale opportunities.
Our team approach to Mergers and Acquisitions and Commercial Real Estate ensures that even the most complex and demanding transactions are executed with five-star proficiency.
Whether we represent an acquisition-minded corporation or an adventurous entrepreneur, Transworld Business Advisors is the best option for successful business sales.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Bill Luce served as the President of Transworld Business Advisors from 2010 to 2024, bringing over 30 years of experience in business sales and executive management. Bill began his career with United Franchise Group in 1994 as the Director of Franchise Development, where he played a pivotal role in designing and implementing a comprehensive franchise sales system. This system encompassed advertising, lead generation, software integration, and franchise prospect management. Under Bill’s leadership, Transworld Business Advisors has grown into a globally recognized brand, and the world leader in the business brokerage industry. Transworld has experienced explosive growth while continuing to thrive in an industry marked by the rapid expansion of franchising. His commitment to strengthening the foundation of the company has been instrumental in driving its domestic and international success. Bill Is currently a Senior Business Advisor with Transworld, helping clients buy and sell small to midsize companies.
Services Provided
As a Business Broker I help clients capture the American Dream of buying or selling a business through Transworld Business Advisors.
Experienced in Restaurants, Bars/Night Clubs, Pizza, Fitness Centers, Internet Related, Hair /Nail Salons, Distribution, Manufacturing, Property Management, Screen Printing/Embroidery, Signs, Pet Related, Ice Cream/Yogurt, Automotive, Retail and Commercial Properties.
I am part of one of the largest and most successful business brokerage firms in the US specializing in the buying and selling of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate. We have offices in 500+ territories throughout the US and are located in over 20 countries. We have unsurpassed access to buyers and sellers nationwide as well as international. Our proven process and system provides our clients with the means to achieve their goals successfully. We provide complete, thorough and professional experience as we guide our clients through financial, legal and business activities to enter or exit a business.
By using a network of very experienced professionals and the tools and processes provided by Transworld Business Advisors, we are able to provide our clients expertise and services in exit strategies, business valuations, purchase and sale of businesses and franchises, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate transactions and other business consulting services.
Areas Served
Licensed In
- Florida — License number SL3225555
Business For Sale Listings
Cash Flow: $52,279
Palm Beach Co., FL 33 Year Owned Custom Cabinet Shop Availible - Health Forces Sale! Reputation for Craftsmanship: Known for custom solutions Financing available
Well-established custom cabinetry and cabinet manufacturing business is available for acquisition. This turnkey operation is deeply rooted in the Palm Beach County area with a strong reputation for high-quality craftsmanship, personalized service, and longstanding client relationships.Highlights & Competitive Advantages- Strong Market Presence: Decades of operation with decades-long local brand recognition and repeat referral business.- High-Touch, Owner-Led Design: All design work historically managed by the owner, ensuring consistent quality and client satisfaction.- Turnkey Operations: Fully equipped shop, established supplier Less
Cash Flow: $224,721
Broward Co., FL
View Details Profitable Greek QSR Franchise - Motivated - Price Reduced!
This is an amazing opportunity to acquire a profitable, established franchise restaurant operating in a prime Broward County location. Backed by a nationally recognized franchise system, the business offers a proven operating model, strong brand recognition, comprehensive franchisor support, and growing revenues.Since opening in 2022, the restaurant has demonstrated consistent top-line growth while building a loyal customer base. The business generated approximately $1.35 million in revenue during 2025 and produced Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) of approximately $224,721. The owner is selling due to relocation, creating an opportunity for a buyer to acquire a fully operational, turnkey restaurant with trained staff, established systems, and significant growth potential.This restaurant is part of one of the fastest-growing Mediterranean restaurant Less
Cash Flow: $114,694
Boca Raton, FL
View Details Established Boutique Gym & Wellness Center – Boca Raton
Established boutique fitness and wellness facility located in one of South Florida's most affluent markets. This premium concept offers a unique blend of private fitness training, wellness services, recovery amenities, and recurring rental income from independent health and fitness professionals.The business operates from an approximately 3,900-square-foot facility featuring quality fitness equipment, 24-hour member access, infrared sauna, cold plunge, and a professional environment designed to serve clients seeking a more personalized alternative to traditional commercial gyms. Revenue is generated through multiple income streams, including memberships, personal training, wellness services, and rental income from independent trainers and healthcare-related practitioners.The company has developed a strong reputation within its local market and benefits from Less
Cash Flow: $117,532
Broward Co., FL
View Details South Florida QSR Franchise – Absentee Owned - Financing Avail.
Established South Florida quick-service restaurant franchise generating approximately $1.24M in annual sales with an experienced team already in place and significant upside potential for the right operator.This business is currently run under an absentee ownership structure and offers a rare opportunity to acquire a recognizable national franchise in a strong South Florida market with consistent customer traffic and an established operating history.The location has benefited from substantial investment into the facility and equipment and is fully operational with trained staff and systems in place. The business is ideal for:Owner-operators seeking to improve marginsExisting franchise or restaurant operatorsMulti-unit operators looking to expand in South FloridaE-2 Visa buyers seeking an established U.S. business opportunityThe current operation generates Less
James Knox, a seasoned Business Broker and M&A professional, is celebrated for his adept negotiation skills in deals on both the Buy and Sell Side. With a robust educational background in business management and finance, including a bachelor’s in business management, and master’s in fine art, James has dedicated nearly a decade to Transworld Business Advisors. In his role as an Associate Partner, he collaborates with a diverse clientele, encompassing Private Equity firms, Family Offices, and businesses in both the main street and middle market sectors. Having previously been an entrepreneur, James offers valuable insights into the challenges confronted by business owners. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is an avid outdoorsman with a competitive spirit, recognized for his excellence in negotiations and collaboration within the industry. Supported by stellar client reviews, James emerges as a highly skilled and seasoned professional in the fiercely competitive field of business brokerage.
Bill Luce served as the President of Transworld Business Advisors from 2010 to 2024, bringing over 30 years of experience in business sales and executive management. Bill began his career with United Franchise Group in 1994 as the Director of Franchise Development, where he played a pivotal role in designing and implementing a comprehensive franchise sales system. This system encompassed advertising, lead generation, software integration, and franchise prospect management. Under Bill’s leadership, Transworld Business Advisors has grown into a globally recognized brand, and the world leader in the business brokerage industry. Transworld has experienced explosive growth while continuing to thrive in an industry marked by the rapid expansion of franchising. His commitment to strengthening the foundation of the company has been instrumental in driving its domestic and international success. Bill Is currently a Senior Business Advisor with Transworld, helping clients buy and sell small to midsize companies.
In 2001 Max acquired his Real Estate Sales Associate License and placed it with Award Business Broker's of Florida (ABB), the founding real estate firm of the Florida Business Brokers Association. For the next 6 years he became a consistent award recipient in the Million Dollar Sales Club in Florida. In 2007 he obtained his Broker's License and purchased Award Business Broker's and in 2015 ABB merged with Transworld Business Advisors, an International Business Brokerage firm. With over 24 years of experience, Max is a Senior Broker Associate at Transworld Business Advisors and Top Gun Deal Maker year over year.
I help business owners who are struggling to make ends meet, cut costs, streamline operations, increase profitability and sell for top dollar. I also help potential business buyers purchase solid, stable businesses that provide provable, steady earnings.
Sal is a seasoned Business Broker and M&A Advisor with 25 years of experience spanning entrepreneurship, real estate, and private investments. He is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and brings a strategic, value-driven approach to every transaction. Sal co-founded Transworld Business Advisors in Quebec, successfully scaling and exiting the business before relocating to Florida. He also managed a real estate investment fund, overseeing acquisitions, operations, and an eventual profitable exit. Earlier in his career, Sal held roles in Strategy and Sales at a global engineering consultancy (K&A), and served as a key executive for a major development firm where he contributed to the sale of over two million square feet of mixed-use real estate. He also worked as an investment specialist at Cushman & Wakefield. Notably, Sal led the sale of several large-scale enterprises, including a 5-star hotel valued at over $100 million. He has also owned and successfully exited businesses in the fashion retail and food & beverage sectors. Sal holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Florida.
I have been a Business Broker for over 15 years. I have owned and sold 2 very successful food distribution businesses over the past 40 years. Last year my commissions were over $500,000
Over 25 years of personal business ownership led to perfect transition as a Business Broker. I can relate to the day to day benefits and challenges of running a small business, allowing for the best means of helping buyers and sellers identify opportunities for their next step in life.
