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We Provide Franchisees With a Vast Network of Business Experts

Transworld Business Advisors experts can provide franchisees with advice about business brokerage, while United Franchise Group executives can provide assistance with understanding franchise concepts as they relate to both running the business and assisting other business owners with franchising. It is this network of peers and support personnel that often makes Transworld Business Advisors locations so successful.

Ray Titus

Ray Titus

CEO and Founder of United Franchise Group

Ray Titus started Signarama in 1986 with his father. After the original store in Farmingdale, New York became successful, the duo decided to start franchising the concept in 1987. After many years of success with Signarama, Ray decided to expand his concept and help other entrepreneurs with different ideas get their businesses off the ground by franchising. This was the beginning of United Franchise Group, which is now internationally successful with multiple brands and over 1,600 franchise locations in about 80 different countries.

Andy Cagnetta

Andy Cagnetta

CEO and Owner of Transworld Business Advisors

Andy Cagnetta, an IBBA Hall of Fame Inductee and CEO of the leading global business brokerage and franchise organization, Transworld Business Advisors, has a story to share. After relocating to Florida in 1995 with the goal of purchasing a business, Andy joined Transworld Business Brokers. His outstanding performance led him to acquire the company in 1997. Under his visionary leadership and through a strategic partnership with United Franchise Group in 2010, Transworld has expanded significantly, now boasting over 1,000 brokers and 250+ franchisees worldwide.

Andy is a distinguished author, speaker, and trainer in business sales, valuation, and negotiations. His philanthropic efforts are equally notable; he has hosted his signature charity event, “Andy’s Family Pasta Dinner,” for over 22 years, raising more than $2.5 million for LifeNet4Families. Andy firmly believes in giving back, stating, “We need to do what we can to support our community.” He continues to champion the values of community and family within the growing Transworld network.

Andy resides in Hollywood with his wife, Allison. He works hard to be a good father to their two children, Rachel and Lauren, and remains dedicated to both his professional pursuits and philanthropic endeavors.

Jim Tatem

Jim Tatem

President of Transworld Business Advisors

“JT” Jim Tatem has more than 30 years experience having helped over 3,000 individuals run, grow, and sell their business. JT began his franchising career in 1986 with Ray Titus, CEO, learning firsthand what it means to be an entrepreneur. Having been instrumental in the growth of United Franchise Group and its brands over the course of 30 years, in 2016 JT decided to become a business broker himself leading Transworld Business Advisors of Asheville, NC & Greenville, Spartanburg & Anderson, SC. In 2024 he returned to United Franchise Group, appointed as President of Transworld to lead the brand through its next phase of growth. JT is a family driven husband of almost 40 years, raising and loving 4 children and 6 grandchildren and is an active member of his local church and community, with a strong belief in putting faith before fortune.