Exit Factor Announces International Expansion Plans Following Successful U.S. Growth

Exit Factor, the award-winning franchise specializing in business value enhancement and exit planning, is launching an ambitious international expansion initiative for 2026 following a successful year of U.S. growth. The company recently completed its entrance into the United Kingdom and now plans to target master franchisees in New Zealand, Canadian provinces, Ireland, and the Netherlands while seeking individual franchise owners in Australia. This international push builds on momentum from 2025 when the company launched 66 new territories across the United States.

"With all the success from last year, we are building on that momentum as we look to expand our international reach in new countries," said Jessica Fialkovich, founder and president of Exit Factor. "We're excited to identify the right franchisees for these opportunities and help small business owners in those regions create the most profitable exit plans for their companies." Fialkovich's team will provide comprehensive support to new franchisees as they launch operations, helping develop the brand in their respective countries and implement Exit Factor's business valuation and exit planning methodologies effectively.

The company's expansion matters because it represents the globalization of specialized business consulting services that have traditionally been concentrated in mature markets. As small and mid-size businesses worldwide seek professional guidance on maximizing company value and planning successful exits, Exit Factor's international growth addresses a growing global demand for these services. The company's comprehensive suite includes business valuation, value enhancement strategies, exit planning, and succession planning, all areas where many international markets have limited professional resources.

Exit Factor's credibility as an expansion candidate is bolstered by multiple industry recognitions, including being named to Entrepreneur Magazine's 2025 Top New & Emerging Franchises list, Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2025, and the 2025 Inc. Power Partners list. Fialkovich was also nominated for the Peter Christman Exit Planner of the Year award by the Exit Planning Institute. These awards signal industry validation of the company's methodologies and operational excellence, which becomes particularly important when entering new international markets where brand recognition must be established.

As part of the United Franchise Group family of brands, Exit Factor franchisees gain access to resources and expertise from a global network with four decades of franchising experience. This affiliation provides significant advantages for international expansion, including established systems for multi-country operations, training protocols adaptable to different markets, and support infrastructure that has been tested across diverse business environments. The backing of this experienced franchising organization reduces the risks typically associated with international market entry for both the franchisor and franchisees.

The international expansion has implications for small business ecosystems in the target countries, where local entrepreneurs will gain access to proven exit planning methodologies that can help them maximize company value whether they plan to sell, transition to family members, or pursue other exit strategies. For prospective franchisees in the target markets, the expansion represents business opportunities in a growing consulting niche with demonstrated demand. The company provides franchise information through its website at http://www.exitfactorfranchise.com/.