Exit Factor, the award-winning franchise specializing in business value enhancement and exit planning, has announced ambitious international growth plans for 2026. This strategic move follows a successful U.S. expansion in 2025, during which the company launched 66 new territories. The company recently completed its entrance into the United Kingdom and is now targeting expansion into several additional international markets.
The 2026 expansion plans include securing full master franchisees in New Zealand, Canadian provinces, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Individual franchise owners are also being sought in Australia. This international push represents a significant scaling of Exit Factor's operations and global footprint. Founder and President Jessica Fialkovich stated that the company is building on last year's momentum to expand its international reach into new countries. Fialkovich emphasized the goal of identifying the right franchisees to help small business owners in these regions create profitable exit plans for their companies.
Exit Factor's team is prepared to secure new franchisees and provide comprehensive support during their launch. This support includes helping to develop the brand in their respective countries and effectively implementing the company's proprietary business valuation and exit planning methodologies. The company's core services encompass business valuation, value enhancement strategies, exit planning, and succession planning. Its history of assisting entrepreneurs in increasing their business value and achieving successful exits has established it as a trusted industry name.
As a brand within the United Franchise Group (UFG), Exit Factor clients and franchisees gain access to the resources and expertise of a global network with four decades of franchising experience. UFG is a globally recognized leader in franchising with over 1,800 franchises across more than 80 countries. This affiliation provides a substantial foundation for Exit Factor's international growth strategy.
The company's expansion is noteworthy due to its recent industry recognition. Exit Factor was recognized last year on Entrepreneur Magazine's 2025 Top New & Emerging Franchises list, was named among Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2025, and was included in the 2025 Inc. Power Partners list. Furthermore, Fialkovich was nominated for the Exit Planning Institute's Peter Christman Exit Planner of the Year award. These accolades underscore the company's established reputation and operational excellence as it enters new markets.
This international expansion is important as it brings Exit Factor's specialized services to small and mid-size business owners in new regions, potentially impacting local economies by helping entrepreneurs build more valuable, exit-ready companies. The move also signifies the growing global demand for structured business exit planning and valuation services, a critical component for economic stability and entrepreneurial success. For individuals interested in the franchise opportunity, more information is available at http://www.exitfactorfranchise.com/.
