Start a Exit Factor Franchise in 2025

Company Overview

About Exit Factor

Industry	Business Services
Related Categories	Business Coaching & Consulting
Founded	2022
Parent Company	Exit Factor LLC
Leadership	Jessica Fialkovich, President
Corporate Address	2121 Vista Pkwy. West Palm Beach, FL 33411
Social	Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube

Business Overview

Franchising Since	2023 (2 years)
# of employees at HQ	50
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchises worldwide. This company is offering new franchises in the following US states: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
# of Units	19 (as of 2024)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Exit Factor franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Definition: The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know: Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$39,500
Initial Investment Definition: The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know: The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$59,415 - $82,345
Net Worth Requirement Definition: The minimum net worth you must have in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company What you need to know: Net worth is the value of a person's assets minus liabilities. Assets include cash, stocks, retirement accounts, and real estate. Liabilities include items like mortgages, car payments, and credit card debt.	$100,000
Cash Requirement Definition: The minimum liquid capital you must have available in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company.	$60,000
Veteran Incentives Definition: A discount or other incentive offered to military veterans who buy a franchise with this company.	10% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Definition: A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis. What you need to know: Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	8%
Ad Royalty Fee Definition: An going fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis to support advertising or marketing efforts. What you need to know: This may also be called advertising fee, marketing fee, brand fund fee, and more, but the basic purpose is the same-- to support promotion of the brand systemwide. As with the royalty fee, it is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD, and can be a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales or a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	2%
Term of Agreement Definition: The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know: Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	35 years
Is franchise term renewable?	Yes

Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

Third Party Financing	Exit Factor has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training	20 hours
Classroom Training	32 hours
Ongoing Support	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings & Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security & Safety Procedures Lease Negotiation Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social Media SEO Website Development Email Marketing

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?	No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Definition: The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	Yes
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition: This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	Yes
# of employees required to run	1
Are exclusive territories available? Definition: An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know: Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	Yes

More from Exit Factor

HISTORY

Founded by Jessica Fialkovich, a top expert in the business brokerage industry, Exit Factor is a niche business coaching franchise that focuses on coaching entrepreneurs and business owners on how to build a valuable and sellable business.

With multiple revenue streams and recurring revenue, there is unlimited earning potential and growth with Exit Factor. Plus, Exit Factor is a low-cost franchise opportunity that requires no inventory or equipment to purchase or maintain. Franchisees create their own work schedules and can work from anywhere.

In today’s market, Growth Consultants, also known as Value Advisors, have a seat at the table when it comes to exit planning. As an Exit Factor franchisee, you will assess the personal, business, and financial goals of the owner throughout the exit. After a comprehensive training program at Exit Factor headquarters, you will know everything you need to know not only about the brand, but about owning a business, and working as a business coach and business consultant.

OUR BUSINESS COACHING SERVICES

Our business consulting franchise opportunity provides you with our expertise and experience through a proven business model so you can give your clients insider access to the market’s demands and what buyers are willing to pay for their business.

As an Exit Factor franchise owner, you’ll help your clients increase the value of their businesses and get them ready for sale or exit. You’ll also provide your clients with expert advice on how to boost their profits and free up their time today.

With our business model, you’ll prioritize three areas for clients:

TIME
- Give clients the freedom to do what they love in their business. We’ll show you how to help your clients reclaim their time to focus on more flexible and enriching endeavors. On average, our clients double their free time with our services.
PROFIT
- You’ll help clients unlock the potential to enhance the profitability of their businesses and pave a favorable path for the future business owner. Our clients experience an average 25% increase in profit with our proven strategies.
VALUE
- You’ll supercharge the companies of your clients’ potential with a higher valuation. We’ll teach you how you can help your clients unlock countless possibilities and secure a brighter future. Our clients have experienced an average value increase of 56.7%.

THE EXIT FACTOR BUSINESS MODEL

Our comprehensive system of proven concepts and strategies has empowered business owners worldwide to achieve their desired goals of selling their business successfully.

In our exit strategy system, we put in place five key drivers to maximize success for current and future owners.

VALUE
- Assessment
- Model
OPTIMIZE
- Critical Metrics
- Dashboard
RECORD
- People
- Processes
TRANSFORM
- Growth
- Education
EXIT
- Path & Position
- Team

OUR UNIQUE PLACE IN THE SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING INDUSTRY

While other companies can show clients how to build or buy a business, Exit Factor franchisees show them how to exit! We fill a valuable niche in the business consulting industry. Owning a consulting business isn’t just about buying and selling; we can also help our clients get the increased profit, efficiency, and exit value their businesses deserve.

THE STATS AND THE DEMAND

In the US, there is one business consultant for about 1,850 businesses.
The consulting market size in the US reach a value of $64.4B in 2020.
The consulting industry is expected to grow at an average annual rate of 4% from 2019 to 2025.
65% of consulting business comes from repeat clients.
Almost 70% of CEOs state their organizations use consulting services.
63% of business owners plan to transition in the next 10 years.
83% lack a formal exit plan.
99% agree an exit plan is important.
10 MILLION businesses will transition in the next 10 years.

TRANING

One week of in-person training at our world headquarters in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Instruction on the exit planning industry as well as best business practices.
One week of on-the-job training.
Hands on industry, technical, & marketing training.
A local business advisor will work with you in your new business to ensure you get off to a solid start.

LET’S GET STARTED!

If you’ve dreamed of being your own boss, controlling your own destiny and having the independence and financial security that a growing industry can provide, then you should consider the advantages Exit Factor franchise offers.

Recurring Revenue Streams
Turn-Key Operation
Low-Cost Investment
Flexible Lifestyle
Results-Driven Marketing
World-Class Training
Start-Up & Ongoing Support

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Updated: December 12th, 2022

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