Contact Broker
1501 Belvedere Rd, Suite 514
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
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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
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.
Services Provided
James knox is in the business to help you sell your business, franchise your business, or help you buy a new franchise or existing business.
James is a leading and award winning business broker with Transworld Business Advisors of West Palm Beach. He has matched many buyers and sellers with all types of transactions in many different industries.
Areas Served
Licensed In
- Florida — License number SL3374781
Professional Affiliations
Member of Business Brokers of Florida (BBF)
Member of International Business Broker Association (IBBA)
Real Estate Sales Associate License, State of Florida
United States Coast Guard- Master Captains License
Master in Fine Art, Illinois State university, Normal, IL
Bachelor in Fine Art, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond VA
School of Architecture, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Cardinal Newman High School, West Palm, FL
Business For Sale Listings
Cash Flow: $168,136
Palm Beach Co., FL Obstetrics and GYN in Palm Beach County Family-Run OBGYN Practice for Sale with Well-Established Patient Base
Obstetrics and GYN in Palm Beach CountyAesthetics & Wellness offers specialized care in Obstetrics and Gynecology alongside a range of aesthetic treatments. Committed to providing exceptional, patient-focused healthcare, we offer services that include pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and postpartum care. This family-run practice is led by a single physician and presents an opportunity for a qualified physician to take over the existing client base and office lease. BRING OFFERS!This Florida based company for sale is offered by Transworld Business Advisors, the number one business brokerage in the world. With local presence AND global marketing reach, Transworld Business Advisors provides Less
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Palm Beach Co., FL High-End Residential Custom Metal Fabrication Long-Standing Metal Fabrication Business for Sale with High-Customer Service Rat Includes Real Estate
Since 1993, the Company has specialized in providing custom metal products and services, including but notlimited to, the fabrication of gates, doors, railings, and more, using a wide variety of materials. Known for theirexceptional craftsmanship and commitment to customer service, the Company has built a reputation for unsurpassed excellence and integrity in the industry. The client base includes primarily high-end residential contractors and loyal residential homeowners.The Company takes pride in delivering high-quality custom metal products, such as gates, doors, railings, stairs, trellises, and grills, crafted from materials like Less
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Palm Beach Co., FL Profitable Commercial Pool Service Long-Standing Pool Service Business for Sale with Loyal Clientelle
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Palm Beach Co., FL Waterfront Restaurant and Seafood Market Reputable Business for Sale with Excellent Growth Potential
This waterfront restaurant and seafood market is one of South Florida's most reputable stone crab and seafood distributors with a newly launched restaurant over 1 year ago that has quickly become one of the top-rated seafood restuarants in the county. Offering both fresh and frozen stone crabs, as well as many other types of shellfish and fish. The wholesale segment remains a strong revenue driver, selling tens of thousands of pounds of stone crabs each season as well as a vast variety of other fresh and frozen seafood. The retail side is thriving, and the restaurant, which opened in February 2024, has seen impressive sales and strong community support, including positive reviews in local Less
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Gourmet-Style Shaved Ice FranchiseThis popular shaved ice franchise is known across the United States as the ultimatetropical desert experience. Over the years, it has grown into a thriving national chainwith over 100 locations, including stores in Florida, California, Texas, and Puerto Rico.The company is best recognized for its gourmet-style shaved ice—light, fluffy, andavailable in over 100 original flavors. Fan favorites include fruity, creamy, and candy-inspiredoptions, all customizable with a wide selection of toppings like Tropic Creme,gummy bears, and sour sauces. In addition to shaved ice, the menu includes smoothies,sodas, Acai bowls, and Ice Cream, offering something refreshing for everyone. Thebusiness also caters to health-conscious guests with sugar-free and natural flavorchoices.It has earned recognition on national franchise rankings and continues to expand. Thisfranchise is deeply community-oriented and 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
