When did Craig Witt first join the Exit System?
Exit Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Craig Witt joined the EXIT System in August 2004 as a Franchisee. In September 2007, he acquired the Subfranchise rights for the State of Michigan. In May 2009, he became the Regional President for the State of Michigan. From October 2012 through December 2016, he was the President of the North West U.S. Division of EXIT. In January 2017, Craig was promoted to President of the U.S. Division of EXIT. In September 2021, Craig was appointed C.E.O. for the U.S. Division.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 8–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Exit's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Craig Witt first joined the Exit system in August 2004 as a franchisee. This is a key piece of information for prospective franchisees as it demonstrates that one of Exit's key leaders has experience as a franchisee within the system.
Witt's career progression within Exit is also detailed in the FDD. He acquired the subfranchise rights for the State of Michigan in September 2007, became the Regional President for the State of Michigan in May 2009, and served as the President of the North West U.S. Division of Exit from October 2012 through December 2016.
His advancement continued with a promotion to President of the U.S. Division of Exit in January 2017, and ultimately, he was appointed C.E.O. for the U.S. Division in September 2021. This extensive history within the company, starting as a franchisee, may provide reassurance to potential franchisees about the leadership's understanding of the franchise system from the ground up.