Exit Factor Western Chicagoland Launch Brings Proven Exit Planning Strategies to Local Business Owners

ST CHARLES, IL / ACCESS Newswire / March 18, 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 St. Charles, Illinois. Owners Thano Emerick and Nicole Crimaldi Emerick, a husband and wife team with extensive business backgrounds, will be the owners and operators of Exit Factor Western Chicagoland.

The Exit Factor program is a proven process with tailored transition 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.

"We believe entrepreneurs deserve wealth, freedom and options; building transferable businesses makes these things possible," said Thano Emerick, franchise owner. "After witnessing many unplanned, disappointing, and failed business exits throughout our lives, we've learned that exit planning isn't optional; it's critical. We felt called to serve the hard-working business owners who are the backbone of our local economy and community."

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 Thano and Nicole 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.

Exit Factor of Western Chicagoland
Thano Emerick and Nicole Crimaldi Emerick
(630) 715-6850
westernchicagoland.il@exitfactor.com

SOURCE: Exit Factor