Exit Factor, a franchise specializing in business value enhancement and exit planning, received multiple national awards throughout 2025, indicating significant growth in the business exit planning sector. The company earned recognition from several leading business organizations for its expansion, workplace culture, and leadership excellence, validating its approach to helping small business owners prepare for successful exits.
The awards include Entrepreneur Magazine's 2025 Top New & Emerging Franchises ranking, which identifies franchise brands showing strong potential for growth within their first five years of franchising. Following its franchise launch in 2024, Exit Factor has expanded rapidly, ranking #1 in the business coaching/services category on this list. The company also earned placement on Inc. Best Workplaces 2025, highlighting organizations with exceptional workplace culture based on employee engagement surveys.
Founder and President Jessica Fialkovich received individual recognition through her nomination for the Peter Christman Exit Planner of the Year by the Exit Planning Institute. This honor is given to just three of over 8,000 Certified Exit Planning Advisors who demonstrate exceptional dedication to helping business owners plan successful exits. Additionally, the company was named among the 2025 Inc. Power Partners, celebrating business-to-business companies that excel at supporting entrepreneurs' growth.
"We're incredibly honored to receive these national accolades from such respected business organizations," said Fialkovich. "At Exit Factor, our team is deeply committed to continued national and international growth — and to helping small business owners maximize the value of their companies when it's time to exit." Exit Factor operates as part of the United Franchise Group family of affiliated brands and consultants.
The company offers a proven method that helps small to mid-size business owners maximize their company's value through one-on-one consulting services and online programs. Additional information about franchise opportunities is available at http://www.exitfactorfranchise.com/, while comprehensive details about business value enhancement services can be found at http://www.exitfactor.com/.
The multiple awards and recognitions validate Exit Factor's approach to business exit planning at a time when many business owners are considering succession strategies. For HR vendors serving the talent management industry, this development signals growing market demand for exit planning services as baby boomer business owners approach retirement age. The company's focus on helping entrepreneurs improve company efficiency, value, and ultimately their ability to exit successfully addresses a critical need in the small business community that has implications for workforce transitions and business continuity planning.
As more organizations recognize the importance of structured exit planning, HR vendors may see increased opportunities to partner with or develop complementary services in this space. The recognition of Exit Factor's workplace culture through the Inc. Best Workplaces award also highlights the importance of employee engagement in professional services firms, suggesting that HR vendors should prioritize workplace culture as a competitive differentiator. The business exit planning sector's growth reflects broader trends in business succession planning that impact talent retention, leadership development, and organizational stability across industries.
