Exit Factor Expands to Columbus, Ohio with New Office
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, September 28, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Exit Factor, a business consulting franchise specializing in exit planning for small to mid-sized companies, has expanded its territory by opening a new location in Columbus, Ohio. The new office, Exit Factor of Columbus East, will be operated by Chris Schofield, a 20-year tax professional with experience in the finance and banking industry.
Schofield joins the Exit Factor team with a mission to help local business owners navigate the complexities of business transitions.
The company was founded by best-selling author and small-business advocate Jessica Fialkovich. Her passion for helping business owners maximize their company's value grew from her experience as a business broker and owner of a Transworld Business Advisors® franchise. For businesses that were not quite ready to sell or had potential to increase their value prior to listing, Fialkovich developed a program, teaching strategies on ways to build value, profitability, and salability.
Exit Factor 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, the trusted advisors at Exit Factor teach entrepreneurs how to successfully improve their company's efficiency, value, and ultimately, their ability to exit. Participants in the Exit Factor program earn back an average of $2,700 in exit value for every hour they spend in the program. Within the first year, clients have seen a 25% increase in profit and a 56.7% increase in business value. For those who have decided to sell, the program has helped them achieve successful exits.
Exit Factor's services are among the United Franchise Group's family of affiliated brands and consultants, representing the very best in their industries. Through one-on-one consulting services and online programs, the trusted advisors at Exit Factor teach entrepreneurs how to successfully improve their company's efficiency, value, and ultimately, their ability to exit.