WESTCHESTER COUNTY WELCOMES NEW OFFICE OF TRANSWORLD BUSINESS ADVISORS 

Led by a franchise owner with an extensive background in finance and business technology, the company brings buyers and sellers together to achieve the most profitable results. 

HAWTHORNE, NY (Jan. 30, 2025) – Transworld Business Advisors®, the world’s largest business brokerage consulting firm, has brought its expertise to Westchester County with a new office at 245 Saw Mill River Road, Suite 106. The location is headed by Gary Jacobs, owner and managing partner, who has over 30 years of experience starting, buying, running, growing and selling businesses.  

“I look forward to helping local business owners obtain the greatest value for their companies as they exit and assist others looking to get into business for themselves,” said Jacobs, who has assembled a team of experienced agents and office staff, including his daughter, Madison Jacobs. “This great company was created to support entrepreneurial endeavors, and we’re thrilled to be part of it.” 

Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers/acquisitions and franchises. Its brokers locate and research potential buyers for client businesses and assist in evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. The company is part of the family of affiliated brands within United Franchise Group™ (UFG), benefitting from UFG’s global network and more than three decades of experience in the franchising industry.   

Jacobs joins the brand with an impressive business background. A resident of Pleasantville, New York, for 28 years, he holds a master’s degree in business administration from Adelphi University and a Bachelor of Science in accounting and economics from the State University of New York. He most recently worked as a private equity and merger & acquisition transaction advisor at Alvarez & Marsal, one of the largest and most respected merger & acquisition transaction advisory firms. Before that, Jacobs started, operated, and grew a technology consulting business. He was CFO at several small and mid-sized companies and a consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He owns JEM Consulting, Inc., and Westchester Business Advisors, LLC.  

Jacobs serves on multiple charitable, community and corporate boards and committees. He is a member of the Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce and has served as a curriculum advisor and adjunct lecturer at Pace University.  

Jacobs discovered Transworld Business Advisors while seeking a new business to exercise his skills.  

“I was impressed with the brand’s presence in the market and its reputation for working diligently and unrelentingly for their clients’ success,” he said. “They offer a tried-and-true process and all the tools we need to help our clients realize their dreams.” 

The new Westchester North location can be reached at 914-675-1142. 

About Transworld Business Advisors 

Transworld Business Advisors® (TBA) is part of United Franchise Group™ (UFG) family of affiliated brands. With over 40 years of business brokerage experience, Transworld Business Advisors is in the business of helping buyers and sellers connect, conducting franchise consultations, and supporting franchise development. The company represents acquisition-minded corporations or individuals interested in owning their own company or franchise. From business brokerage to mergers and acquisitions, Transworld Business Advisors are business sale specialists that represent numerous listings across multiple industries. For more information on owning a Transworld franchise, visit www.tworldfranchise.com. 

About United Franchise Group 

Led by CEO Ray Titus, United Franchise Group™ (UFG) is home to an affiliated family of brands and consultants including Signarama®, Fully Promoted®, Transworld Business Advisors®, Exit Factor™, Accurate Franchising Inc.™, Franchise Real Estate™, the Vast Coworking Group™ division comprised of Venture X®, Office Evolution® and Intelligent Office®, and Big Flavor Brands™ with The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill®, Graze Craze® and Cannoli Kitchen Pizza®. UFG-affiliated brands include over 1,800+ franchises in 80+ countries, with consultants that have helped develop over 350 brands into franchises with more than 2,500 franchisees. With over three decades in the franchising industry, United Franchise Group offers unprecedented leadership and solid business opportunities for entrepreneurs.