Burn Boot Camp Earns Seventh Consecutive Inc.5000 Ranking
By Burn Boot CampAugust 11, 2026
Burn Boot Camp has landed on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies. That alone is a real achievement. What sets it apart is the number attached to it: this is the seventh year in a row.
Seven straight years is a different claim entirely. It says the growth is not a moment, it is a pattern, built on a system that keeps working as it scales.
This piece breaks down what the recognition actually reflects: a brand that keeps adding locations, a support structure built to hold up under expansion, and a community model that keeps members coming back long enough for a location to become a thriving business.
What the Inc. 5000 actually measures
The Inc. 5000 ranks the fastest-growing private companies in the country by revenue growth. It does not reward brand awareness, social following, or a good story. It rewards businesses that grew, verifiably, year over year.
Seven consecutive appearances means Burn Boot Camp has posted qualifying growth every year the list has run since the brand first made it. It is sustained expansion across a period that included real economic uncertainty and a fitness industry that has seen plenty of concepts come and go.
For a prospective Franchise Partner, that consistency answers a question before it gets asked: is this brand still growing, or did it already peak. The seven-year streak is the answer.
A brand that is scaling, not just surviving
Burn Boot Camp now has 400+ locations open and in development nationwide, a footprint that has grown steadily rather than in one speculative burst. That scale is part of what a Franchise Partner buys into: a recognized national brand with an established member experience, not a regional concept still finding its footing.
Growth at this pace has to be supported, not just marketed. A brand can generate demand for new territory, but demand alone does not open locations well. Burn Boot Camp's opening process, franchisee education through Burn University, and ongoing operational support exist specifically to keep quality consistent as the brand adds locations.
The community model behind the growth
New locations only compound the brand's growth if the locations already open keep their members long enough to build a stable base.
Burn Nation, the brand's community model, is built around exactly that. Members who train together, show up for the same Camps, and build relationships inside a location are members who stay. For an owner, that retention is not a nice side effect of the culture. It is the business asset that makes seven straight years of qualifying growth possible instead of one good year followed by churn.
"Seven consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 is something I’m incredibly proud of because sustained growth like this doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built by Franchise Partners who believe in what we’re creating, teams who bring it to life every day, and Members who continue to choose Burn. This recognition belongs to all of Burn Nation, and it’s a reminder of just how much opportunity is still ahead of us.”
-Morgan Kline, Co-Founder and CEO, Burn Boot Camp
What this means for someone evaluating ownership
Seven straight years of growth does not hand you the cost breakdown, the territory map, or the unit economics. Those live in the FDD and deserve their own deep dive. But this recognition answers something you need to know before you even get there: is this a brand worth building a business on.
The Inc. 5000 does not rate franchise investments. It tracks real revenue growth, year over year, which is the clearest signal there is that a brand still has room to run. Seven years running means Burn Boot Camp is not slowing down. We are still early in this climb.
Ready to see where you fit in that growth?
The FDD will give you the numbers. Our fran dev team will walk you through territory availability and what support looks like on day one. Growth got us here. What we build with our next class of franchise partners is the part that is still being written.
Back to BlogBurn Boot Camp has landed on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies. That alone is a real achievement. What sets it apart is the number attached to it: this is the seventh year in a row.
Seven straight years is a different claim entirely. It says the growth is not a moment, it is a pattern, built on a system that keeps working as it scales.
This piece breaks down what the recognition actually reflects: a brand that keeps adding locations, a support structure built to hold up under expansion, and a community model that keeps members coming back long enough for a location to become a thriving business.
What the Inc. 5000 actually measures
The Inc. 5000 ranks the fastest-growing private companies in the country by revenue growth. It does not reward brand awareness, social following, or a good story. It rewards businesses that grew, verifiably, year over year.
Seven consecutive appearances means Burn Boot Camp has posted qualifying growth every year the list has run since the brand first made it. It is sustained expansion across a period that included real economic uncertainty and a fitness industry that has seen plenty of concepts come and go.
For a prospective Franchise Partner, that consistency answers a question before it gets asked: is this brand still growing, or did it already peak. The seven-year streak is the answer.
A brand that is scaling, not just surviving
Burn Boot Camp now has 400+ locations open and in development nationwide, a footprint that has grown steadily rather than in one speculative burst. That scale is part of what a Franchise Partner buys into: a recognized national brand with an established member experience, not a regional concept still finding its footing.
Growth at this pace has to be supported, not just marketed. A brand can generate demand for new territory, but demand alone does not open locations well. Burn Boot Camp's opening process, franchisee education through Burn University, and ongoing operational support exist specifically to keep quality consistent as the brand adds locations.
The community model behind the growth
New locations only compound the brand's growth if the locations already open keep their members long enough to build a stable base.
Burn Nation, the brand's community model, is built around exactly that. Members who train together, show up for the same Camps, and build relationships inside a location are members who stay. For an owner, that retention is not a nice side effect of the culture. It is the business asset that makes seven straight years of qualifying growth possible instead of one good year followed by churn.
"Seven consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 is something I’m incredibly proud of because sustained growth like this doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built by Franchise Partners who believe in what we’re creating, teams who bring it to life every day, and Members who continue to choose Burn. This recognition belongs to all of Burn Nation, and it’s a reminder of just how much opportunity is still ahead of us.”
-Morgan Kline, Co-Founder and CEO, Burn Boot Camp
What this means for someone evaluating ownership
Seven straight years of growth does not hand you the cost breakdown, the territory map, or the unit economics. Those live in the FDD and deserve their own deep dive. But this recognition answers something you need to know before you even get there: is this a brand worth building a business on.
The Inc. 5000 does not rate franchise investments. It tracks real revenue growth, year over year, which is the clearest signal there is that a brand still has room to run. Seven years running means Burn Boot Camp is not slowing down. We are still early in this climb.
Ready to see where you fit in that growth?
The FDD will give you the numbers. Our fran dev team will walk you through territory availability and what support looks like on day one. Growth got us here. What we build with our next class of franchise partners is the part that is still being written.
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