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The Rise and Fall of Quiznos Subs: How a Sandwich King Lost Its Crown

August 18, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

In the early 2000s, Quiznos Subs seemed unstoppable. With over 5,000 locations across the country, their toasted subs and flavorful menu made them a rival to industry giant Subway. But within a decade, Quiznos went from a beloved fast-food powerhouse to a cautionary tale of corporate mistakes and franchisee discontent.

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Transworld Business Advisors Closes Sale of Popular Saint Petersburg Deli for $380,000

June 24, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

About the Business

The deli, a staple in the Saint Petersburg community, offers a mix of classic fare, local favorites, and fast-casual options. Its prime location and efficient operations made it an attractive acquisition target for a hands-on owner with food service experience.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, exitplan, exitplanning, michaelshea, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: business, cbi, deli, entrepreneurs, michaelshea, restaurant, tampa

Do you trust your wife?

March 22, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

So there is this great scene in Shawshank Redemption where Andy Dufresne and the other prisoners are on the roof of the prison tarring the roof on a detail.

The lead guard Captain Hadley finds out he just received inheritance from his dead brother of $35,000. (Now if you do not like profanity do not watch this scene.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: attorney, entrepreneurs, lawyer, professionals, shawshank

You Don’t Need Radar: You Just Need To See The People For Who They are

August 22, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

Demographics matter. North of Orlando and south of Ocala lay the villages. Retired, No Kids, disposable income, and here is the beautiful part: The average income in the villages is 85,000 dollars. ; 13% higher than the rest of Florida. Now mind you that doesn’t seem like much but these folks have restrictions.  In the […]

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Central Florida News and Related Articles for Business Tagged With: business broker, entrepreneurs, services, smallbusiness, tampabusinessbroker, tampatransworld, thevillages, trades, transworldbusinessadvisors

Bridging the Gap: The Need for Efficient Business Marketplaces in Every State

August 10, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

Moreover, the absence of an efficient marketplace often translates into fewer businesses being sold altogether (less that 20% at present). With no streamlined process in place, potential buyers may be deterred by the convoluted procedures and lack of reliable information. Sellers, on the other hand, could find it increasingly difficult to attract serious buyers due to the absence of a centralized platform. As a result, the economic growth potential of the region remains untapped, inhibiting job creation, investment, and overall prosperity.

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