Exit Factor Expands Territory With New Location in Chicago, Illinois

Exit Factor arrives in Chicago Downtown, empowering owners to grow stronger companies and achieve successful exits on their terms.

CHICAGO, IL / ACCESS Newswire / December 2, 2025 / Exit Factor™, a business consulting franchise that specializes in exit planning for small- to mid-sized companies, announced today the opening of its newest location in Chicago, IL. Owner Erin Guthrie, a fifteen-year strategy and M&A executive from the technology industry, will serve as the owner and operator of Exit Factor of Chicago Downtown.

The Exit Factor program is a proven process with tailored exit plans that safeguard the long-term value of a business now and in the future, no matter the size. 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.

"Too many business owners miss out on value simply because they don't have a long-term plan. Exit Factor gives Chicago entrepreneurs the strategy and support to grow stronger companies and achieve successful exits on their terms," said Erin Guthrie, franchise owner. "I see an opportunity to create lasting impact and generational wealth for our community when we partner together."

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. 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.

"We're very proud of the success Exit Factor has had in helping businesses plan for profitability to ensure business owners maximize their company's value when it's time to sell," Jessica Fialkovich said. "We look forward to bringing Exit Factor of Chicago Downtown on board to help even more business owners."

Participants in Exit Factor's 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.

About Exit Factor

Exit Factor™ offers a proven method that helps small to mid-size business owners maximize their company's value. It's among 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 ability to exit. For more information, visit www.ExitFactor.com and for more information on owning a Exit Factor franchise, visit www.exitfactorfranchise.com.

SOURCE: Exit Factor