TYLER, TX / ACCESS Newswire / July 20, 2026 / 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 Tyler, Texas. Adam D. Garland, Ph.D., MBA, a third-generation entrepreneur with a background in organizational leadership and behavioral science, will be the owner and operator of Exit Factor of Tyler-Longview. A native East Texan, Adam is thrilled to return home to support the East Texas community.

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.

"Most business owners I work with have spent their lives building something profitable, but few have stopped to ask how transferable that business actually is to a new owner," said Adam Garland, new franchise owner. "Too many owners discover this gap at the bargaining table, where it costs them far more than sale price. I started Exit Factor of Tyler-Longview to help East Texas owners close that gap and build options - to pass it on, sell it, or let it run without them."

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 Adam Garland 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.

Contact Information:
Adam D. Garland, Ph.D., MBA
Exit Factor of Tyler-Longview
tyler.tx@exitfactor.com
(903) 414-5344

SOURCE: Exit Factor