(WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.) Expanding its overseas presence to Australia, Transworld Business Advisors has announced the opening of five offices throughout the country. With the addition of three offices in New South Wales and two locations in Queensland, Transworld’s Australian expansion represents a continued growing international presence for the multifaceted business that provides a host of business brokerage services and franchising opportunities.

In recognition of its place as an elite franchise, Entrepreneur Magazine has named Transworld on its annual Franchise 500® list five consecutive years, its Fastest-Growing list since 2012 and a host of other franchising commendations.

With close to 100 offices around the world, Transworld has enjoyed sustained success, buoying an expansion that seeks to bring 300 offices in up to 15 countries by 2017. This growth, said Andrew Cagnetta, president of Transworld Business Advisors, speaks to the company’s experience and reputation for providing successful, stress-free brokerage and franchise sales.

“Transworld’s success is owed largely to its status as the marriage of an experienced business broker, Transworld, with an experienced franchisor, United Franchise Group,” said Cagnetta.

“I’m very impressed by the quality talent we’ve amassed, thanks in large part to United Franchise Group’s franchisee recruiting and training program that attracted and produces the most knowledgeable, professional brokerage experts in the industry.

“Moreover, Transworld’s role as the largest online advertiser for business sales through its marketplace has made it the prime place to reach an audience of interested, motivated buyers.”

Founded in 1979 as Transworld Business Brokers, Cagnetta joined the company as a sales agent in 1995 and purchased it in 1997, growing it from one office to nine in the state of Florida. Cagnetta still operates those offices, which make up the largest and most successful brokerage company in Florida. In 2007, Transworld joined United Franchise Group to form Transworld Business Advisors.