# Exit Factor > Exit Factor provides business value assessments, exit planning, and growth consulting to help business owners maximize their company's worth and plan successful transitions. A UFG (United Franchise Group) brand, Exit Factor offers a systematic approach through local consultants nationwide to increase business value and prepare owners for profitable exits. 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[Salon and Spa](https://exitfactor.com/use-case/salon-and-spa/) - [Solar Energy Company](https://exitfactor.com/use-case/solar-energy-company/) - [Speaking and Consulting](https://exitfactor.com/use-case/speaking-and-consulting/) - [Tech Development Company](https://exitfactor.com/use-case/tech-development-company/) ## Office Locations - [All Offices](https://exitfactor.com/offices/) - [Atlanta North](https://exitfactor.com/offices/atlanta-north/) - [Atlanta South Metro](https://exitfactor.com/offices/atlanta-south-metro/) - [Austin Waco](https://exitfactor.com/offices/austin-waco/) - [Beach Cities & Torrance](https://exitfactor.com/offices/beach-cities-and-torrance/) - [Beverly Hills](https://exitfactor.com/offices/beverly-hills/) - [Boston North](https://exitfactor.com/offices/boston-north/) - [Buffalo](https://exitfactor.com/offices/buffalo/) - [Chicago Downtown](https://exitfactor.com/offices/chicago-downtown/) - [Cleveland Central](https://exitfactor.com/offices/cleveland-central/) - [Cleveland West](https://exitfactor.com/offices/cleveland-west/) - [Colorado](https://exitfactor.com/offices/colorado/) - [Dallas Fort Worth](https://exitfactor.com/offices/dallas-fort-worth/) - [Des Moines](https://exitfactor.com/offices/des-moines/) - [Folsom](https://exitfactor.com/offices/folsom/) - [Fort Lee](https://exitfactor.com/offices/fort-lee/) - [Fremont](https://exitfactor.com/offices/fremont/) - [Grand Rapids & Lansing](https://exitfactor.com/offices/grand-rapids-and-lansing/) - [Indiana](https://exitfactor.com/offices/indiana/) - [Livonia](https://exitfactor.com/offices/livonia/) - [Long Island](https://exitfactor.com/offices/long-island/) - [Minnetonka](https://exitfactor.com/offices/minnetonka/) - [North County San Diego](https://exitfactor.com/offices/north-county-san-diego/) - [North San Gabriel Valley](https://exitfactor.com/offices/north-san-gabriel-valley/) - [Northwest Arkansas](https://exitfactor.com/offices/northwest-arkansas/) - [O'Fallon](https://exitfactor.com/offices/o-fallon/) - [Orlando East & Space Coast](https://exitfactor.com/offices/orlando-east-spacecoast-south/) - [Portland Central](https://exitfactor.com/offices/portland-central/) - [Raleigh Durham](https://exitfactor.com/offices/raleigh-durham/) - [Reno](https://exitfactor.com/offices/reno/) - [Saint George](https://exitfactor.com/offices/saint-george/) - [Scottsdale Metro](https://exitfactor.com/offices/scottsdale-metro/) - [Seattle Eastside](https://exitfactor.com/offices/seattle-eastside/) - [SLC & Utah County](https://exitfactor.com/offices/slc-and-utah-county/) - [Syracuse](https://exitfactor.com/offices/syracuse/) - [Twin Cities West](https://exitfactor.com/offices/twin-cities-west/) - [Tyler Longview](https://exitfactor.com/offices/tyler-longview/) - [Tysons Corner](https://exitfactor.com/offices/tysons-corner/) - [Walnut Creek](https://exitfactor.com/offices/walnut-creek/) - [West LA & Santa Monica](https://exitfactor.com/offices/west-los-angeles-santa-monica/) - [West St. Louis](https://exitfactor.com/offices/west-st-louis/) - [Western Chicagoland](https://exitfactor.com/offices/western-chicagoland/) - [Chicago Southwest](https://exitfactor.com/offices/chicago-southwest/) - [Columbus East](https://exitfactor.com/offices/columbus-east/) - [Costa Mesa](https://exitfactor.com/offices/costa-mesa/) - [Huntsville](https://exitfactor.com/offices/huntsville/) - [Northwest West Chicago](https://exitfactor.com/offices/northwest-west-chicago/) ## Resources & Media - [Books](https://exitfactor.com/books/) - [Podcasts](https://exitfactor.com/podcasts/) - [Webinars](https://exitfactor.com/webinars/) - [Speeches & Workshops](https://exitfactor.com/speeches-and-workshops/) - [Newsletter](https://exitfactor.com/newsletter/) - [Community](https://exitfactor.com/community/) - [Webinars & Events](https://exitfactor.com/webinars-events/) - [Events](https://exitfactor.com/events/) ## Get Started - [Schedule a Consultation](https://exitfactor.com/schedule-consultation/) - [Contact Us](https://exitfactor.com/contact-us/) ## Blog - [Blog Home](https://exitfactor.com/blog/) - [9 Value Drivers Before Exit](https://exitfactor.com/blog/9-value-drivers-that-increase-your-multiple-before-exit/) - [Selling Without Leaving Money](https://exitfactor.com/blog/how-to-sell-a-business-why-most-owners-leave-money-on-the-table-and-how-not-to/) - [Exit Planning 101](https://exitfactor.com/blog/exit-planning-101-what-is-a-business-exit-plan-and-why-every-owner-needs-one/) - [Business Valuation Methods](https://exitfactor.com/blog/understanding-business-valuation-methods-which-one-is-right-for-you/) - [Avoiding Deal Killers](https://exitfactor.com/blog/avoiding-deal-killers-10-issues-that-scare-buyers-away/) - [87% More In Six Months](https://exitfactor.com/blog/how-exit-factor-helped-this-business-sell-for-87-more-in-just-6-months/) - [Common Exit Options Guide](https://exitfactor.com/blog/common-business-exit-options-how-to-choose-the-right-path-sale-private-equity-esop-mbo-merger/) - [What Buyers Look For](https://exitfactor.com/blog/what-buyers-look-for-in-a-business/) - [Exit Planning Timeline](https://exitfactor.com/blog/the-exit-planning-timeline-how-long-it-really-takes-to-sell-a-business/) - [Double Your Business Value](https://exitfactor.com/blog/how-to-get-50-of-your-time-back-and-double-your-business-value/) - [Succession Planning Guide](https://exitfactor.com/blog/succession-planning-secure-future-of-your-business/) - [AI for Business Growth](https://exitfactor.com/blog/harnessing-ai-for-business-growth-and-a-successful-exit/) - [KPIs That Increase Valuation](https://exitfactor.com/blog/the-kpis-that-increase-your-business-valuation-multiple/) - [UFG Welcomes Exit Factor](https://exitfactor.com/blog/united-franchise-group-welcomes-exit-factor-to-their-business-consulting-division/) - [Build a Sellable Business](https://exitfactor.com/blog/how-to-build-a-sellable-business-4-pillars-that-increase-value-and-exit-options/) - [EBITDA Multiple Explained](https://exitfactor.com/blog/what-is-your-business-actually-worth-the-ebitda-x-multiple-formula-explained/) - [5 Ds of Exit Planning](https://exitfactor.com/blog/what-are-the-5-ds-of-exit-planning/) - [Private Equity Valuations](https://exitfactor.com/blog/how-private-equity-buyers-value-a-business/)