Eric Straus
Eric Straus is President of Transworld Business Advisors of New York, where he leads the firm’s business brokerage, mergers & acquisitions, and franchise consulting operations across the New York market.
With more than 30 years of direct experience as a buyer, operator, seller, and intermediary of businesses, Eric combines deep transactional expertise with pragmatic insight into owner motivations and market dynamics.
Throughout his career, Eric has successfully guided the sale and acquisition of hundreds of companies across diverse industries, helping business owners maximize value and achieve strategic exits. His experience spans business strategy, marketing, sales optimization, franchise development, and M&A execution, grounded in firsthand entrepreneurial success.
Before leading Transworld’s New York office, Eric built and scaled multiple enterprises, including RegionalHelpWanted.com—a network of locally branded job boards that he sold to PE firm Warburg Pincus in 2008. Prior to that he built, bought, grew and then sold Straus Media Group, a cluster of 10 Hudson Valley, NY radio stations to Clear Channel (now IHeart Media) in 1999.
This entrepreneurial track record enables him to empathize with clients’ operational challenges while applying disciplined deal structuring and valuation methodologies.
At Transworld, Eric oversees client engagement from initial valuation through deal closing, collaborating with strategic buyers, private investors, and franchise partners. He emphasizes confidentiality, competitive positioning, and data-driven pricing strategies to ensure optimal outcomes.
Under his leadership, the firm has been recognized for strong transactional performance and client satisfaction. Eric is a proud member of the Transworld Business Advisors Hall of Fame.
Eric holds a bachelor’s degree from Yale University and maintains active involvement in community and professional initiatives. He is a frequent speaker on business transition topics and a trusted advisor to owners preparing for sale, growth, or succession planning.
My Listings
Equipment S & S, Rental Business, Photography
Remote, Wireless and Specialty Film Rentals & Sales - Owner RET
Location: Los Angeles County, California
Asking Price: $1,600,000
Down Payment: $1,000,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: --
Business Services, Internet Related, Educational/School
Profitable Virtual CORP Events, Gifting, Scalable, GWTH RDY
Location: United States
Asking Price: $1,300,000
Down Payment: $500,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $458,863
Lawn/Landscaping, Agricultural
Urban Landscaping Business-Respected & Profitable
Location: New York County, New York
Asking Price: $1,000,000
Down Payment: $900,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $290,607
Business Services, Construction
Excellent Opportunity - MWBE -Sustainability Consulting in NYC
Location: New York County, New York
Asking Price: $750,000
Down Payment: $675,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $233,666
Moving, Medical Related Biz
Senior Relocation/Move Management company. Great Margins!
Location: Morris County, New Jersey
Asking Price: $450,000
Down Payment: $250,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $215,587
Advertising, Business Services
Established and Profitable Home-Based Production and Animation
Location: New York County, New York
Asking Price: $299,000
Down Payment: $99,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $53,604
Animals/Pets
Turnkey Dog Daycare, Boarding & Grooming - Prime Manhattan
Location: New York County, New York
Asking Price: $150,000
Down Payment: $120,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: --
Wholesale, Clothing, Manufacturing
Niche-Focused Women's Bag Brand, Online and Wholesale
Location: New York County, New York
Asking Price: $99,000
Down Payment: $89,000
Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $78,702
Well Established Sign and Graphic Franchise
Total Investment: $200,000 - $215,000
Cash Investment: $60,000
World's Leading Promotional Products and Advertising Franchise
Total Investment: $90,000-$100,000
Cash Investment: $90,000
World's Leading Business Brokerage Franchise
Total Investment: $85,000
Cash Investment: $85,000
Coworking Franchise Opportunity
Total Investment: $360,000-$3,600,000
Cash Investment: $250,000
Wellness Focused Membership Model Grooming Franchise
Total Investment: $318,000 - $499,000
Cash Investment: $150,000
Franchise Focused on the Restoration and Repair of Leather, Plastic and Vinyl
Total Investment: $100,595 - $120,595
Cash Investment: $15,000
National Recruiting Firm
Total Investment: $75,000 - $100,000
Cash Investment: $40,000
Growing Charcuterie Business
Total Investment: $200,000-$215,000
Cash Investment: $50,000
Bookkeeping Business Solutions Franchise
Total Investment: $33,842-$69,342
Cash Investment: $29,995
Authentic Mediterranean Grill Franchise Opportunity
Total Investment: $600,000 - $850,000
Cash Investment: $250,000
Established Quick Service Italian Restaurant Franchise
Total Investment: $322,043 - $452,807
Cash Investment: $150,000
Fastest Growing Business Coaching Franchise
Total Investment: $60,000
Cash Investment: $60,000
Membership Model Coworking Franchise
Total Investment: $390,000 - $1,200,000
Cash Investment: $200,000
B2B Coworking and Business Services Franchise
Total Investment: $850,848 - $1,795,965
Cash Investment: $300,000
Market-Leading Window Tint Franchise
Total Investment: $175,000 - $250,000
Cash Investment: $150,000
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