Exit Factor franchise
A business coaching service helping owners improve company value and prepare for a sale. At the end of 2025 there were 92 Exit Factor locations in the US, 88 franchised and 4 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $64K–$90K
- Franchise fee
- $39,500
- Royalty
- 8%, subject to monthly minimums
- Locations, 2025
- 92+88 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- SBA loans
- On the SBA Franchise Directory
From Exit Factor, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
How much a Exit Factor franchise costs
Opening one Exit Factor costs an estimated $63,514 to $89,555. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Exit Factor, LLC, 2026 filing, page 22
Exit Factor franchise fee
The franchise fee is $39,500. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Exit Factor, LLC, 2026 filing, page 17
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 8% of gross revenues or $300 monthly in months 1–12, $600 in months 13–24 and $900 thereafter; minimums may increase under the agreement. |
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The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Exit Factor, LLC, 2026 filing, page 18
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Exit Factor publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Exit Factor, LLC, 2026 filing, page 40
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 30 (+30) | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 88 (+58) | 4 | 5 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
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Source: Exit Factor, LLC, 2026 filing, page 42
How Exit Factor compares
Of the 77 business services franchises on this site, Exit Factor is the 26th cheapest to open and the 40th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Exit Factor | Typical business services |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $64K | $90K |
| Royalty | 8% | 7.8% |
| Closed or left per year | 16.7% | 8.5% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 59 of 77 |
Typical is the median across the 77 brands in business services franchises.
