Exit Factor Expands to Huntsville, Alabama with Marty and Penny Ferdig

HUNTSVILLE, Ala., October 13, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Exit Factor, a business consulting franchise specializing in exit planning for small to mid-sized companies, has expanded its reach into the Huntsville, Alabama, market with the opening of a new location. The new office will be operated by Marty and Penny Ferdig, a husband-and-wife team with extensive experience in leadership and community service.

Marty and Penny Ferdig bring a combined 70+ years of operational and community-focused expertise to the new Exit Factor of Huntsville. Marty's background includes a 35+ year career in the U.S. Army and executive-level defense industry logistics and program management. Penny, on the other hand, has spent a similar tenure as a dedicated military spouse and program manager in the nonprofit sector. Together, they apply their unique perspective, operational discipline, and deep-seated commitment to caring for others to help local business owners maximize value and navigate the entire lifecycle of their businesses.

Exit Factor's program is a proven process that helps small to mid-sized business owners maximize their company's value. The program is designed to help owners take control of their business by maximizing profit, efficiency, and value from day one, even if a sale isn't uppermost on the owner's mind. The company was founded by best-selling author, speaker, 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.

The Exit Factor program has proven successful in helping businesses plan for profitability. Participants in the 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 is part of the United Franchise Group™ (UFG) 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. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ExitFactor.com.