Your hard work, effort and investment should command the best possible price for your business. Your advisor will help you analyze your business and place it in today's market. Using reliable valuation techniques, we'll work together to determine your listing price.
Our Leadership Team
Helping Entrepreneurs around the world for 40+ years
Ray Titus
CEO, United Franchise Group
Ray Titus is the CEO of United Franchise Group and its affiliated companies. Mr. Titus is a life-long entrepreneur who began his career with his father, franchising legend Roy Titus, and went on to develop a group of successful brands and franchise development services. His philosophies on growth, positive attitude, and family, influence the core values that have driven success within the brands he has developed from conception to international expansion.
Ray has been recognized by Ernst & Young as Florida Entrepreneur of the Year, the Counselor International Person of the Year, the American Free Enterprise Medal from Palm Beach Atlantic University, ASI’s Power 50 list of the industry’s most influential people, the Sun-Sentinel Excalibur Award and for four consecutive years, Ray was named in Stitches magazine’s “Power 75” list of most influential people. He was one of the founders of the Florida Franchisor Association.
JT Tatem
President
Since 1986, JT has helped over 3,000 entrepreneurs buy, grow, and sell businesses. He began his career with Signarama, the first UFG franchise, which expanded to over 700 locations in nearly 60 countries. He served as Director of Training and Support for 15 years and then as Brand President for 10 years, leading initiatives like the first Franchisee-led Ad Fund, FAC, and Hall of Fame. JT worked alongside the core team to develop eight franchise brands, which evolved into the United Franchise Group (UFG), where he served as President for three years. With over 33 years of experience in strategic planning, financial review, and business development, he is passionate about speaking, training, and coaching to drive success for business owners and their teams.
As a proud franchisee, he leads the TBA Western Carolinas team from offices in Greenville and Spartanburg, SC, and Asheville and Hickory, NC. Since opening in 2016, he has completed $21M in business sales, directed 18 agents, and served as both Ad Fund VP and President, currently holding the position of President of Transworld Business Advisors. JT’s main vision is to bring value to the brand and offices on a national and local level that educates and serves buyers and sellers of businesses.
What To Expect When Selling
Your Business
What To Expect When Selling Your Business
When you’ve built a strong business, selling it should be simple. Here’s what you can expect when you work with a Transworld advisor.
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Determine the value of your business
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Find your ideal buyer
We market your business confidentially to a wide network of qualified buyers, screening every prospect for seriousness and financial capability so you only spend time with people who are genuinely ready to buy.
03
Navigate the deal
From negotiation to due diligence, we guide you through every stage of the transaction, coordinating with attorneys, lenders and accountants to keep the deal moving toward a successful close.
04
Close and transition
Once terms are finalized, we help finalize paperwork, manage the closing process and support a smooth handover to the new owner, so your legacy carries forward with confidence.
Questions About Selling?
We’ve Got Answers.
From how long it’ll take to sell your business, to how the valuation process works, we’ve got the answers you’re looking for.