Erik Woodworth, CFA

Transworld Business Advisors of Chevy Chase

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tworld.com/chevychase


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Chevy Chase, Maryland

About the Company

Transworld Business Advisors is a global business brokerage and M&A firm that helps entrepreneurs and business owners buy, sell, and grow businesses. Founded in 1979, Transworld has more than 45 years of experience connecting buyers and sellers and guiding them through business transactions. Its services include business sales, acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions, business valuation, and franchise consulting.

The company operates a network of 1,000+ active brokers across more than 250 offices worldwide and reports having facilitated the sale of more than 15,000 businesses.

For sellers, Transworld advisors assist with evaluating and positioning businesses, confidentially marketing opportunities, identifying and vetting prospective buyers, negotiating transactions, and helping facilitate the sale. For buyers, advisors help identify and evaluate businesses and franchise opportunities that align with their interests and goals.

Broker Biography

Introduction

I’ve spent my career working with business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals, helping people navigate important financial and business decisions.

With over 15 years of experience as a Business Advisor with Transworld Business Advisors, I help entrepreneurs start, buy, and sell businesses. I work with business owners who are thinking about their next chapter, as well as buyers who are ready to pursue business ownership and want help finding the right opportunity.

My approach is straightforward and personal. I take the time to understand what someone is trying to accomplish, help them evaluate their options, and guide them through the process from the initial conversation through closing.

Whether you’re considering selling a business you’ve spent years building, looking for an existing business to purchase, or simply exploring entrepreneurship, I’m always happy to have a conversation about what’s possible.

Services Provided

Business Sales & Brokerage
Business Buying & Acquisition Services
Business Valuations
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
Exit Planning & Sale Preparation
Buyer & Seller Representation
Confidential Business Marketing
Buyer Qualification & Matching
Deal Negotiation & Transaction Support
Franchise Consulting & Opportunities
Business Growth Through Acquisition

Areas Served

  • District of Columbia County, DC
  • Anne Arundel County, MD
  • Baltimore County, MD
  • Baltimore city County, MD
  • Carroll County, MD
  • Frederick County, MD
  • Garrett County, MD
  • Howard County, MD
  • Montgomery County, MD
  • Washington County, MD
  • Professional Affiliations

    Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
    BA, University of Virginia

    Business For Sale Listings

    $85,000
    Cash Flow: $248,102 
    Silver Spring, MD 
    Hair Salon for Sale- Women's & Men's - Montgomery County Turnkey! Financing available

    Established Women's and Men's Hair Salon in Montgomery County near Silver Spring, MD. 1400 sq ft. Capacity for 12 stylists. Currently 11 stylists on commission at 40% and 1 booth rental. Owner also works and can stay on part-time. Busy area with lots of parking and traffic. Call for more details 

    $90,000
    Cash Flow: $120,000 
    Montgomery Co., MD 
    Reusable Bottled Water Production and Delivery Deep discount to replacement cost!

    Environmentally friendly premium water delivery business with reusable glass bottles. Target customers are DC area hotels and offices with opportunity to expand well beyond that.All production equipment and supplies are fully installed and functioning in a Bethesda, Maryland, industrial facility.This sale includes all equipment, supplies, website, lease and intellectual property rights. This business has low marginal/variable costs which allows for increased net profit margins as sales grow. Staff / subcontractors available both for production and delivery / pick-up of water bottles.Production was started at current facility in 2024 for one DC hotel client. Due to family obligations and 

    $299,000
    Cash Flow: $245,000 
    Bethesda, MD 
    Body Sculpting and Toning Studio Profitable and scalable!

    A modern wellness studio offering non-invasive treatments that contour, tone, and rejuvenate the body. Offering advanced services like Cryoskin slimming and toning, lymphatic drainage, and skin-tightening therapies, the studio provides clients' results-driven experience in a relaxing environment. Clients enjoy personalized treatment plans designed to enhance natural beauty, boost confidence, and achieve visible, lasting results — all without surgery or downtime. The equipment used in this beauty spa is cutting-edge and made in Italy. They are easy to use and provide a very pleasant and effective experience for clients. Services are typically sold in packages of 5 to 10 appointments, and many 

    $250,000
    Cash Flow: $89,824 
    District of Columbia Co., DC 
    Successful Art Gallery in DC Perfect for art lovers! Financing available

    This fine art gallery located in central Washington DC features a stellar roster of nationally and internationally renowned contemporary artists.The gallery has an excellent reputation and helps promote and sell art (via consignment) on behalf of approximately 30 artists and has made a long-term contribution to the DC and national contemporary art scene. Great relationships with art collectors and visual artists.There is an opportunity for a new owner to grow art consultancy services including framing, installation, art transport & handling, etc, and by increasing local, national and international visibility.Seller is offering financing 

    $500,000
    Cash Flow: $315,669 
    Washington, DC 
    Landscape Architecture and Design Build Firm Amazing reputation! Financing available

    World-class landscape architecture firm with design / build capabilities throughout the mid-Atlantic, New York (Long Island, in particular) and even nationally and internationally.For decades, this multi-generational firm has designed exquisite exterior spaces that blend hardscape and structural components with plants, water and other natural elements. They have catered to the desires of the most demanding clients, from luxury residential homes to commercial and institutional clients.Services include project conceptualization and architectural design, plant / materials selection and sourcing, permitting and project implementation. This firm 

    $1,250,000
    Cash Flow: $374,121 
    District of Columbia Co., DC 
    Nightclub and Lounge Best of DC Great oppportunity!

    Opportunities to purchase one of the hottest spots in DC nightlife just don't present themselves often. This is your chance to own a very popular nightclub and lounge in the District.Come see the recent no-expenses-spared buildout. Avoid the headaches and cost of creating your own venue and take over this successful business, while bringing your own branding, marketing and event promotion skills.Contact Erik Woodworth (202.459.4554 or erikw@tworld.com) to express your interest in this opportunity. Prospective buyers will need to show their qualifications for taking over this prime club in the top nightlife hub of the DMV. 

    $99,000
    Cash Flow: $62,908 
    Gaithersburg, MD 
    Furniture Restoration Refinishing and Reupholstery Great warehouse / flex space!

    Breathing new life into antique or well used furniture for five decades. Furniture restoration services include repair (including veneers), refinishing (including specialty varnishes for decorator finishes), upholstery and seat weaving.The business has all the equipment you'll need for woodwork repairs and properly permitted paint booth for applying specialty finishes and rejuvenating old furniture. Option available to either rent or purchase the premises separate from the business purchase.Clientele may include individuals, antique dealers and interior decorating professionals. There is a high demand for this business's services yet limited supply of expert artisans. Current owner willing 

    $750,000
    Cash Flow: $190,984 
    Washington, DC 
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    DC Car Wash

    Have you always wanted to own a car wash in the Washington DC area? This is your opportunity. This automated car wash with newly installed equipment recently opened its doors and is gaining popularity and acclaim in the neighborhood and beyond. The current owners have done the heavy lifting and are now offering their startup business for sale to a new owner who can continue building up the market for this high-demand service where car washes are very scarce.It's not easy to open a car wash in DC, so this is a very rare opportunity you'll want to look at closely if you're serious. Please note that the advertised revenues and profits are pro-forma to reflect what the owners believe is a reasonable capacity for this location and operation. They have not been opened long enough to reach those annual figures, so these are only estimates and not actual historical 

    $400,000
    Cash Flow: $120,263 
    Montgomery Co., MD 
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    Ethiopian Restaurant and Specialty Store

    Ethiopian Restaurant and Specialty StoreAuthentic freshly prepared Ethiopian food for takeout or eat-in. Convenient downtown Silver Spring location walking distance to Metro. Includes a high-volume convenience store, with specialty groceries well known in the DC-area Ethiopian American community, operating for over 15 years. Services include money transfers (Western Union). Experienced staff in place, both for the retail operation and the food preparation. The owners are not able to work there anymore and would love to find an owner-operator to take over the business and continue its longstanding success. Perfect for a family owned and operated business.Beer and wine on-premises license.Lease includes a five-year renewal option. Outdoor seating possible.All reasonable offers considered.  

    $699,000
    Cash Flow: $360,000 
    Baltimore, MD 
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    Highly Profitable Dental Practice- For Dentist or Business Owner

    Great opportunity to own highly successful dental practice in only 2 years of operation. This is owner's second location and has decided to only keep one office. 2 Dentists rotating the operation. 2 Front Desk staff, 1 Manager, 1 Full Time Dental Tech. All new state of art equipment. Opportunity to also purchase real estate which includes home office and residential living area with separate entrance. Contact agent for more questions and for showing. 

    $199,000
    Montgomery Co., MD 
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    Residential and Commercial Locksmith and Building Security

    Small and readily expandable locksmithing business currently focused on the affluent northwest DC and Montgomery County MD markets. Low-overhead operation with no business separate premises - can operate from home.With great marketing and lead generation strategies in place, along with some established commercial and multi-family landlord clients and residential real estate agent referral relationships, you'll hit the ground running when taking over this business.Operate either on your own or with existing staff; if you don't yet know the various tools, methods and technology systems required for managing both physical locks and electronic door security systems, the current owner can assist in your training, either in person or remotely.Services include lock rekeying, house and vehicle lockouts, lock replacement, and new installations. Commercial services include all door hardware, high-security key systems, master key 

    $400,000
    Cash Flow: $200,000 
    Fairfax Co., VA 
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    Check Cashing and Tax Prep in DMV

    Personal and business services primarily to the Latino community and to a lesser extent the Arabic community in Washington DC area (DMV) including Northern Virginia (NoVA) and nearby Maryland counties.Offers check cashing for a select list of trusted payers (restaurants, etc.), notary services, tax prep, money transfers and some immigration-related services. Also a general contractor for renovation and construction projects and have purchased, sold and leased several residential properties over the years for additional profits.All required licenses in place. Seller will offer training and support during a transition period. Ideal situation for an owner-operator who speaks Arabic and/or Spanish.Prospective purchasers will need to demonstrate sufficient financial resources before receiving additional information. 

    $40,000
    Cash Flow: $90,718 
    Brentwood, MD 
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    Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning Contractor

    LISTING UPDATE: BUSINESS PARTIALLY SOLD - PLUMBING AND HVAC EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES ARE STILL AVAILABLE INCLUDING JETTER TRAILER AND PIPE CAMERA. EVERYTHING GOES FOR $40K.Plumbing, heating and air conditioning installation, maintenance and repair with over 50 years of operating history in Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia.Specialties include light commercial work for restaurants such as grease interceptor and grease trap installations, drain cleaning, pipe camera imaging, high pressure water jetting, as well as full service residential plumbing, HVAC service. Services include replacements of boilers, furnaces, heat pumps, air conditioners, rooftop package units, commercial and residential water-heaters.Business was voted Best Plumber in DC several years! 

    $279,000
    Cash Flow: $138,700 
    Montgomery Co., MD 
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    Mobile Building Security Services DC MD VA

    This locksmith & security service business is well-known and highly reputable locally. It is a highly scalable, fully mobile service with very low overhead and operating costs. The business services Montgomery County, Prince George's County, MD, and the entire DC Metropolitan area. The services include residential locksmith services, such as lock rekeying, house and vehicle lockouts, lock replacement, and new installations. Commercial services include all door hardware, high-security key systems, master key systems, access control, entry systems, security camera systems, safe & vault installations, and maintenance services for commercial customers.Best for an owner operator and/or someone looking to enter this recession-proof business and invest in growing the business by hiring staff and purchasing new vans and other equipment.The brand was established in the 1970s, and the company has remained under current management since 

    $149,000
    Cash Flow: $91,408 
    District of Columbia Co., DC 
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    Hair Salon/Spa w/ & Nail Services- in D.C.

    Opened in 2015, this salon is one of D.C.'s premier hair, & nail salon. Located near Georgetown in a beautiful upscale setting. 8 Full Time Stylists and 2 Part-Time- additional space for 2-3 more stylists and 1 or 2 more nail technicians other specialties. Located in a prime location with walk in traffic. 2,700 square feet and rent is $11,716. Contact for more details, pictures and for private viewing. 

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