Exit Factor, the award-winning franchise specializing in business value enhancement and exit planning, has announced ambitious international growth plans for 2026 following a successful expansion within the United States. The company launched 66 new territories in 2025 and recently entered the United Kingdom market, establishing momentum for its global strategy.
The 2026 expansion targets include securing full master franchisees in New Zealand, Canadian provinces, Ireland, and the Netherlands, while individual franchise owners are being sought in Australia. This strategic move aims to extend Exit Factor's proven methodologies for business valuation and exit planning to small business owners in these regions. Founder and President Jessica Fialkovich emphasized building on last year's success to expand the company's international reach and help entrepreneurs create profitable exit plans for their companies.
Exit Factor provides a comprehensive suite of services including business valuation, value enhancement strategies, exit planning, and succession planning. The company's history of helping entrepreneurs increase business value and achieve successful exits has established it as a trusted industry name. As part of the United Franchise Group family, Exit Factor clients gain access to resources and expertise from a global network with four decades of franchising experience.
The company's recognition includes 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 Exit Planning Institute's Peter Christman Exit Planner of the Year award. These accolades underscore the company's industry standing as it expands globally.
For entrepreneurs interested in franchise opportunities, more information is available at http://www.exitfactorfranchise.com/. The expansion represents significant growth potential for the franchise model in business consulting services internationally.
The international expansion has implications for small business owners in target countries who will gain access to specialized exit planning services previously less available in their markets. For the franchising industry, Exit Factor's growth demonstrates continued demand for business consulting franchises and the scalability of such models across borders. The move also reflects broader trends of U.S.-based franchise brands seeking international growth opportunities as domestic markets become more saturated.
As global economic conditions continue to evolve, the availability of professional exit planning services in more countries could help business owners navigate transitions more effectively, potentially leading to more successful business sales and smoother ownership changes. Exit Factor's expansion brings established methodologies to new markets where such specialized services may be less developed, filling a gap in business advisory services internationally.
