Richard A. Johnston

License # SA721203000

Richard Johnston is a Business Broker with Transworld Business Advisors Phoenix, where he helps business owners navigate one of the most important financial decisions of their lives—selling their business. With a background that spans family-owned operations to large-scale corporate leadership, Richard brings a unique perspective that resonates with both buyers and sellers. Prior to joining Transworld, Richard held executive leadership roles at Sysco, where he led business turnarounds and was directly involved in multiple acquisitions ranging from $25M to $250M in revenue. His experience in due diligence, negotiation, and operational strategy allows him to guide clients through complex transactions with clarity and confidence. At Transworld, he leverages a proven process and expansive buyer network to identify the right opportunities and deliver strong outcomes. Originally from the Midwest, Richard developed his entrepreneurial mindset working in his family’s bakery, where he learned firsthand what it takes to build and operate a successful business. Now based in Scottsdale, Arizona, he is passionate about helping business owners transition to their next chapter while protecting the legacy they’ve worked hard to create.

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Construction

Established Plumbing Company with Experienced Team in Place

Location: Maricopa County, Arizona

Asking Price: $750,000

Down Payment: $750,000

Sellers Discretionary Earnings: $158,000

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

Hear from Entrepreneurs Like You

From start to finish, our needs were met with professional advice and timely completion. Excellent service from everyone involved!
Jenny Gordon-Morrison
Incredibly knowledgeable and willing to get me smart on what I need to know to make sound decisions.
Dan N
Friendly, helpful and thorough. Great to work with.
Donna Egan
These people were great to work with as I worked to sell my business. Can’t recommend enough!
Dominic Berlin
Very professional and definitely knows the industry. Great experience!
Deb Naylor
Very responsive and professional!!
Uli Suratos
Sharp, helpful and responsive they were very helpful with business valuation and coaching
Regan Shea
Great team to work with! I highly recommend them!
Thad Brown
Very helpful with everything
Anmar Kareem
Wonderful experience. My advisor communicated with me throughout the entire process to make sure my listing aligned with my goals, culminating in a quick sale.
Edward Super
Highly recommended, very knowledgeable, trusted, professionals, I had used them twice already buying and selling business.
Sebastian Rivera
Their expertise, professionalism and buyer database.
Transworld Business Advisors
Your openness and coaching is commendable. It is invaluable to any professional growth.
Dante Ulanday
Great service. Smooth transition team. Thank you all.
BayFalcon
They walked you through the whole process and make sure everything fair on both sides.
Matthew Moreno
Excellent broker. Explained the process and managed it well. Very good job of holding the sell price with the buyer.
Jeremiah Dickerson
I've had a fantastic experience working with Transworld! They are very organized and know the industry well.
Melissa Vine
Recently sold my bakery business with this company. It was a fantastic experience super fast and very easy to navigate through with their help. From start to finish . I highly recommend transworld if you need to purchase or sell a business.
Chelsey Brandon
Helped me sell my business. They were extremely knowledgeable about the process. Could not have done it without them. If you are looking to buy or sell a business call them !
MLP CROWD SPROUT
It was a pleasure working with Transworld Business. I would work with them again in the future if the opportunity arise. Thanks again for all you did.
Lucas Moncada
From start to finish, our needs were met with professional advice and timely completion. Excellent service from everyone involved!
Jenny Gordon-Morrison
Incredibly knowledgeable and willing to get me smart on what I need to know to make sound decisions.
Dan N

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