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Brian Adolph

Transworld Business Advisors of Canton

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Canton, Ohio

About the Company

Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in business sales, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, and franchise sales. We are truly an entrepreneur's secret weapon to success!

Transworld spends more money marketing businesses for sale than any other business brokerage franchise. Hands down. By successfully selling businesses since 1979, we have developed a robust and unmatched buyer and partner network that helps us complete deals quickly and at the highest level of professionalism. We specialize in finding the right buyers for good businesses.

Our extensive network of business brokers and transaction coordinators worldwide boasts 250+ franchise offices and nearly 1000 team members. Because of our size, training, continued education, and communication, our network offers an unequaled distribution of exclusive business sale opportunities.

Our team approach to Mergers and Acquisitions and Commercial Real Estate ensures that even the most complex and demanding transactions are executed with five-star proficiency.

Whether we represent an acquisition-minded corporation or an adventurous entrepreneur, Transworld Business Advisors is the best option for successful business sales.

Broker Biography

Introduction

Brian Adolph is the proud President and Owner of Transworld Business Advisors of Canton. Raised in a family of entrepreneurs, Brian has first-hand experience acquiring and divesting his businesses after starting his marketing and sales management career. Before starting his own marketing agency in Bakersfield, he began facilitating marketing internships at prestigious California universities like UCLA, CSU Northridge, UCSB, and Loyola Marymount.

When a family accident brought Brian back to Ohio, he scaled up the family's vending operation, selling it 10+ years later to pursue a passion in financial technology arenas. His diverse background in sales leadership, business banking, fintech solutions, and business operations enables him to provide unique consultancy. Brian primarily focuses on increasing shareholder value across core business components like cash flow, risk management, operations, analysis, and planning, ensuring optimal exit strategies and identifying the best buyers to retain a companies ongoing operations and legacy.

Brian serves as a volunteer business mentor and Treasurer for the Akron Canon SCORE chapter, assisting small businesses with planning, launching, managing, and accelerating growth.

Selling or buying a business is a complex process that Brian has intimate experience with from both sides of the transaction. Having initially been on the buying side with Transworld, he joined their team as a Broker initially and after a year ultimately purchased his own territory for Canton because he appreciated their motto of "Good Deals, Good People, and Great Outcomes" and the family-oriented approach while executing thousands of successful business transactions over a 40+ year span.

Brian, is a family man who enjoys outdoor activities and is deeply rooted in his community. His passion extends beyond his personal life to his professional commitment to supporting entrepreneurs. With a deep understanding of the intricacies of buying and selling ventures, Brian is not just an adviser but a partner passionate about guiding clients through smooth ownership transitions. He understands the immense milestone that this represents and is dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition with an experienced, trustworthy partner.

Services Provided

We are dedicated to supporting the small business community!

We are an Entrepreneur's and Professional Buyer's Best Resource!

Transworld is the go-to for all Business Sales, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Real Estate, Franchise Sales and Valuations.

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Areas Served

  • Columbiana County, OH
  • Cuyahoga County, OH
  • Portage County, OH
  • Stark County, OH
  • Summit County, OH
  • Professional Affiliations

    *Securities are offered through Finalis Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Transworld Business Advisors and
    Finalis Securities LLC is a separate, unaffiliated entity.

    Business For Sale Listings

    $295,000
    Cash Flow: $119,086 
    Stark Co., OH  Agent: James Swinderman
    Full-service restaurant and bar in Stark County, Ohio Two concepts in one location. Revenue was $1,133,279 with an SDE of $119,086 in Financing available

    Full-service restaurant and bar in Stark County, OhioThis full-service restaurant and bar operates from a single leased location in Stark County, Ohio. The business runs two concepts from one kitchen and two dining rooms, generating revenue from breakfast and brunch service alongside a full bar and dinner menu. Food sales account for 65% of revenue. Alcohol sales account for 25%. Non-alcoholic beverages make up the remaining 10%.Revenue reached $1,133,279 in 2025, up 2.6% from $1,104,179 in 2024. Gross margin expanded from 61.2% to 62.5% over the same period. Net income grew from $51,251 to $63,936. Adjusted Seller's Discretionary Earnings 

    $985,000
    Cash Flow: $251,536 
    Stark Co., OH 
    Stark County Millwork Fabricator With Equipment Fiscal Year 2025 Revenue Reached $1,158,384 With Seller Discretionary Earnings o

    Fiscal Year 2025 Revenue Reached $1,158,384 With Seller Discretionary Earnings of $251,536Business DescriptionCommercial contracts drive most of the revenue at this Northeast Ohio fabrication and installation operation. The shop produces custom countertops and millwork for builders and property owners across Stark County and neighboring communities. Custom orders, repair work, and countertop replacement fill out the remaining volume. A 12,559 square foot leased facility houses the full production line, including office space for estimating and project management.Fiscal year 2025 closed at $1,158,384 in revenue, the highest total of the past three years and 14.2 percent above the 2023 result 

    $549,000
    Cash Flow: $317,368 
    Canton, OH 
    Promising Future Awaits: 35+ Year Mental Health Private Practice. Annual Revenue of $631,082 with Seller's Discretionary Earnings of $317,368. Financing available

    Mental Health Private Practice in Stark County, Ohio with 35 Years of Continuous Community ServiceAnnual Revenue of $631,082 with Seller's Discretionary Earnings of $317,368.Business DescriptionThis outpatient mental health practice provides individual, family, and group therapy services to patients across all age groups in Stark County. The practice operates under established referral relationships with physicians, school systems, and the court system. These institutional referral channels produce a consistent patient pipeline that does not depend on advertising or marketing spend.The practice generates $631,082 in annual revenue with SDE of 

    $330,000
    Cash Flow: $58,825 
    Cuyahoga Co., OH  Agent: Vince Liuzzi
    NE Ohio Cleaning Co. | $1.1M Revenue | $50K Seller Note Semi-Absentee Managed Financing available

    This is a well-established commercial facility services company generatingapproximately $1.1 million in annual revenue, nearly 85% of it recurring. Thecompany provides nightly and recurring janitorial service, floor care, carpetextraction, touch-free restroom cleaning, post-construction cleanup, and specialtyproject work to roughly 30 commercial customer relationships spanning office,industrial, education, healthcare, property management, museum/venue, andconstruction-related accounts throughout Northeast Ohio.New: seller financing now included. The seller is offering a $50,000 note at6.75% toward the $330,000 purchase price, reducing the 

    $1,690,000
    Cash Flow: $274,863 
    Columbiana Co., OH 
    Patented (Multi) Plastics Processing Components Manufacturer Innovation CRADA with the U.S. Department of Energy and Oak Ridge National Labor

    This plastics processing components manufacturer has operated since 1999, producing precision screws, bimetallic barrels, screw tips, shutoff nozzles, and advanced measurement and process systems for injection molding, blow molding, and extrusion processors. The business holds multiple valuable active USPTO patents covering its core product lines and has developed and sold large-area innovative equiptment through an affiliate channel for nine years. Revenue in 2025 was $1,277,568 with Seller's Discretionary Earnings of $274,863. SDE across the three most recent fiscal years ranged from $267,629 to $279,463, reflecting a 4.4% variance that is exceptional for a precision manufacturing 

    $374,900
    Cash Flow: $149,314 
    Stark Co., OH 
    Northeast Ohio Chemical Distribution Dual-Revenue Model $423,261 Annual Revenue from Product Distribution and Equipment Repair Serving t

    Northeast Ohio Chemical Distribution Dual-Revenue Model$423,261 Annual Revenue from Product Distribution and Equipment Repair Serving the Same Client AccountsBusiness DescriptionCommercial and industrial facilities in Stark County purchase chemical products on a recurring cycle. When the equipment running those products requires service, this company handles that too. Both transactions bill to the same client. That structure produces two revenue streams without requiring two separate sales efforts, and it creates a dependency that a single-service competitor cannot match on price alone.Equipment repair is the retention mechanism. A facility relying on this company for both chemical supply 

    $124,900
    Cash Flow: $24,194 
    Stark Co., OH 
    Stark County Tanning Salon Nearing $140K Revenue. Recent Adjusted SDE Of $34,442 On $115,911 Revenue With 9

    Stark County Wellness Salon, 95% Membership Revenue95Recent Adjusted SDE Of $34,442 On $115,911 Revenue With 96.4% Gross MarginBusiness DescriptionA single leased location in Stark County, Ohio houses this tanning operation, built around prepaid packages purchased by walk-in and appointment clients. Package revenue drives the substantial majority of sales, with retail product sales forming a smaller secondary stream.Clients return on a subscription-like rhythm inherent to package-based tanning, generating repeat transaction volume without dependence on one-time visits. The business closed 2024, its first complete year of operation, at $115,911 in revenue with a 96.4 percent gross margin and 

    $149,900
    Cash Flow: $23,260 
    Ohio 
    Northeast Ohio Childcare Center Serving Infants Through Preteens $526,383 Annual Revenue from a 6,000 Square Foot Licensed Facility Financing available Includes Real Estate

    Nine Years of Continuous Licensed OperationA 6,000 square foot licensed facility in Massillon, Ohio operates across the full childcare age spectrum, enrolling children from six weeks through eleven years in dedicated classroom space. This breadth lets one location serve a family from infancy through school-age care rather than losing enrollment to age-out transitions.Financial performance shows a clear inflection point. Core tuition revenue was $517,045 in 2024 and $427,217 in 2025. The five months ended May 31, 2026 produced $188,664 in revenue, an annualized run rate near $452,800 and ahead of the 2025 full-year pace. Net margin over that 

    $149,900
    Cash Flow: $82,470 
    Canton, OH 
    Stark County Floral Production, 40 Years, Six Staff $397,072 Annual Revenue from a 6,700 Square Foot Purpose-Built Facility Serving Includes Real Estate

    Stark County Floral Production, 40 Years, Six Staff$397,072 Annual Revenue from a 6,700 Square Foot Purpose-Built Facility Serving Consumer and Commercial Accounts Across Northeast OhioBusiness DescriptionProduction infrastructure drives this operation. The 6,700 square foot facility was designed from the ground up for floral production and includes a dedicated showroom, multiple design stations, a walk-in cooler, and a delivery garage. That physical footprint is the largest purpose-built floral production space in the immediate Stark County market. No competitor operates from a comparable facility. The infrastructure supports high-volume 

    $290,900
    Cash Flow: $82,186 
    Stark Co., OH 
    Northeast Ohio Custom Solar Installer, 54% Margin $151,934 Annual Revenue at a 54.1% SDE Margin from Site-Specific Residential and

    Northeast Ohio Custom Solar Installer, 54% Margin$151,934 Annual Revenue at a 54.1% SDE Margin from Site-Specific Residential and Commercial Solar Installations Across Two Ohio RegionsBusiness DescriptionCustom system design is the operational foundation. Residential and commercial clients across Northeast and Southeast Ohio receive site-specific solar electric systems sized to their property dimensions, energy consumption patterns, and budget parameters. No standardized packages move through this operation. Each project runs from initial consultation through permitted installation under Ohio electrical code requirements.Supplier relationships built since 2020 provide wholesale-competitive 

    $295,999
    Cash Flow: $152,961 
    Mahoning Co., OH 
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    Auto Repair, 43 Years, Low Competition.

    Auto Repair, 43 Years, Low Competition$380,935 Annual Revenue at a 40.2% SDE Margin from a Street-Front Shop with Fewer Than Five Area CompetitorsBusiness DescriptionFewer than five competitors operate within and beyond the city limits of this Mahoning County market. That figure has held across four decades of active service. The shop sits on a street-front location near a downtown community, generating $380,935 in annual revenue from a customer base that has returned through multiple vehicle generations.Auto repair retention is built on technical consistency. Customers who trust a shop with one vehicle bring the next one. That pattern produces a billing cycle that does not depend on advertising or promotional spend. The financial result is $152,961 in SDE on a one-employee operating model with $100,000 in equipment included in the sale.The real estate is owned and available for separate purchase. A buyer negotiates the 

    $330,000
    Cash Flow: $70,476 
    Cuyahoga Co., OH  Agent: Vince Liuzzi
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    NE Ohio Cleaning Co. | $1.1M Revenue | $50K Seller Note

    NE Ohio Cleaning Co. | $1.1M Revenue | $50K Seller NoteThis is a well-established commercial facility services company generating approximately $1.1 million in annual revenue, nearly 85% of it recurring. The company provides nightly and recurring janitorial service, floor care, carpet extraction, touch-free restroom cleaning, post-construction cleanup, and specialty project work to roughly 30 commercial customer relationships spanning office, industrial, education, healthcare, property management, museum/venue, and construction-related accounts throughout Northeast Ohio.New: seller financing now included. The seller is offering a $50,000 note at 6.75% toward the $330,000 purchase price, reducing the cash required at close to $280,000. This is a meaningful advantage for buyers pursuing SBA or conventional financing, and it signals the seller’s own confidence in the business’s recurring revenue base and forward cash flow.A 

    $99,900
    Cash Flow: $72,039 
    Stark Co., OH 
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    Stark County Ohio Pizzeria Established 1989

    Stark County Pizzeria, 37 Years.$337,123 Annual Revenue at a 21.4% SDE Margin from a Carry-Out and Catering Operation with a $750 Monthly LeaseBusiness DescriptionThe $750 monthly lease is the structural foundation of this operation. Food service space across Northeast Ohio trades at rates that are multiples of that figure. The gap between this location's occupancy cost and market-rate alternatives flows directly to the bottom line, producing $72,039 in SDE on $337,123 in annual revenue. That cost advantage is not replicable by a new entrant to the Stark County market today.Pizza drives the majority of daily production. Wings, fried chicken, jojos, cold beverages, and locally sourced snack items complete a consistent menu that serves individual carry-out customers alongside institutional accounts. Schools, churches, and civic organizations place recurring 

    $49,900
    Cash Flow: $11,851 
    Stark Co., OH 
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    Stong Brand Stark County Florist, 66 Years of Accolades.

    Stark County Florist, 66 Years.$101,842 Annual Revenue from Two Order Channels.Business DescriptionCommission income arrives from out-of-area orders without a single additional delivery mile. A partner website routes orders beyond the immediate service area to network florists, returning a commission to this location on every transaction. Local orders move through in-house production across fresh arrangements, plants, gifts, and seasonal décor. Three part-time employees handle that production and service daily. The two-channel structure generates $101,842 in annual revenue.Wedding florals, funeral arrangements, holiday production, everyday consumer orders, and corporate accounts each contribute to the annual total. No single category carries the full revenue load. Holiday and event peaks layer on top of institutional and corporate account volume that fills 

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