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BODYBAR Pilates Featured Among Fort Worth’s Inc. 5000 Companies
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More than 40 area companies are listed on the 2026 Inc. 5000, a ranking of America’s fastest-growing independent and entrepreneurial companies from Inc. Magazine.
The companies making the list range from a valet trash removal service for apartments to a Pilates franchise to an immunoglobulin therapy firm that treats autoimmune disorders and neurological conditions.
Companies are ranked by their percentage revenue growth over a three-year period.
In total, 505 Texas companies appeared on the 2026 Inc. 5000 with a median three-year growth rate of 148% and combined revenue of $65.9 billion.
For Steve Montgomery, president and CEO of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, the number of local firms on the list was a testament to the economic strength of the area. He also noted that most of the companies are members of the local chamber.
“Amazing growth rates,” he said. “Some are new companies that have brilliantly found unique places in the market to fill. Others are well-established companies that are continuing to adapt and innovate to meet their changing market demands.”
Appearing on the list for the sixth time was ear care company Eosera.
For co-founder and CEO Elyse Stoltz Dickerson, the growth of the company founded in 2015 has always been challenging but rewarding.
“We recently rebranded and launched seven new products,” she said. “It’s just really incredible to see it come to life. You work so hard envisioning these new products. Now to walk into Walmart or CVS and see it in real life it’s still kind of a surreal experience.”
Making the list for the fourth year was Valor, a Fort Worth-based tech-enabled professional services company that provides oil and gas asset management and specializes in mineral management and back-office solutions.
“We’re honored to be named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list for the fourth year,” said Joseph DeWoody, CEO and co-founder of Valor. “Making this list once is a milestone; making it four years running says something about our team’s consistency and the trust our clients place in us.”
Also on the list for the fourth time is law firm Varghese Summersett.
Benson Varghese, founder and managing partner of the personal injury, criminal defense and family law firm, said earning a place on the Inc. 5000 for the fourth time reflects sustained growth for the firm founded in 2014.
“Growth is never the goal by itself,” he said. “It’s the result of building a team of exceptional people, embracing innovation and staying focused on serving our clients. Every year brings new challenges, and we’re proud to continue evolving while remaining true to the values that have guided us from the very beginning.”
In this year’s rankings, Varghese Summersett placed No. 1,336 nationally, with a 263% three-year revenue growth.
Making the list for the fifth time was Fort Worth’s TimelyCare, a 9-year-old company that provides telehealth services for students at higher-learning institutions.
“Being named to the Inc. 5000 for five consecutive years reflects far more than financial growth,” said Luke Hejl, CEO and co-founder of TimelyCare.
That growth indicates the support of the company’s campus partners and the dedication of the company’s employees, he said.
“We are continuing to expand what student support can look like by reaching students earlier, connecting them to the right level of care and helping learning communities create optimal conditions for student success,” he said.
This year the Inc. 5000 honorees can celebrate locally. Inc. Magazine’s 2026 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is taking place Oct. 14-16 at the Omni Dallas Hotel.
View the full 2026 Inc. 5000 list here.
No. 82
Elite Robotics and Automation
Business: Designs and deploys automation and robotics systems.
No. 133
Outamation
Business: Software.
No. 186
Optimized Waste Removal
Business: Valet trash-and-junk-removal services for apartments, multifamily.
(Note: This company was one of our first Made in Tarrant profiles. Read it here.)
No. 350
Aoka
Business: Building inspection and planning services.
No. 373
Budgetdog
Business: Financial services.
No. 464
Black Label Ingredients
Business: Speciality ingredients supplier.
No. 466
IHG Mechanical Services
Business: Industrial refrigeration.
No. 644
TaxPlanIQ
Business: Software for business firms.
No. 802
Worth Collective
Business: Women’s clothing brand.
No. 847
HFD
Business: Financial software.
No. 989
Joint Strategic Technologies
Business: Information technology.
No. 990
OP2 Labs
Business: Manufacturing.
No. 1,133
Servpro Team Shaw
Business: Restoration and cleanup services company.
No. 1,199
Bodybar Pilates
Business: Pilates studio franchise.
(Read our Made in Tarrant profile of Bodybar here.)
No. 1,206
Transworld Business Advisors Prospere
Business: Advisory firm specializing in entrepreneurs.
No. 1,336
Varghese Summersett
Business: A personal injury, criminal defense and family law practice.
No. 1,724
HTeaO
Business: Iced tea franchise.
(Read our story on HTeaO here.)
No. 1,759
Calyan Wax Co.
Business: Home fragrance.
No. 1,956
ZimWorX
Business: Solutions for virtual/remote work.
No. 2,002
The Functionary
Business: Staffing.
No. 2,187
Go HQ
Business: Contractor services.
No. 2,207
AOM Infusion
Business: Infusion care.
No. 2,322
AffordaCare Insurance
Business: Health insurance.
No. 2,344
Tara Wilson Agency
Business: Marketing agency.
No. 2,855
KP Staffing
Business: Staffing company for light industrial and skilled trades industry.
No. 2,875
Harbor Fab
Business: Steel fabricator.
No. 2,903
Bjornstad Construction Supply
Business: Construction.
No. 2,945
Anderson Injury Lawyers
Business: Personal injury law firm.
No. 2,964
TimelyCare
Business: Telehealth medical and mental health services.
(Read our Made in Tarrant story on TimelyCare here.)
No. 3,231
JB Warranties Corp.
Business: Extended service warranties.
No. 3,489
Higginbotham
Business: Insurance.
(Read the Fort Worth Report profile on the company here.)
No. 3,498
Mortgage Matters Corp.
Business: Mortgage brokerage.
No. 3,634
BILT
Business: Mobile interactive instruction app.
No. 3,658
Point of Rental Software
Business: Rental-and-inventory-management software.
No. 3,701
kellofaplan
Business: Stationery, organizers.
No. 4,032
Cowtown Logistics
Business: Third-party logistics.
No. 4,031
Mender
Business: Information technology equipment disposal.
No. 4,070
Valor
Business: Specialty asset management and professional services provider.
No. 4,076
Rock Solid Funding
Business: Recreational vehicle loans and trailer financing.
No. 4,167
Unleashed Services
Business: Franchise growth accelerator.
No. 4,181
Trackforce
Business: Cloud-based security platform.
No. 4,408
Stansberry Asset Management
Business: Financial services.
No. 4,578
Eosera
Business: Ear care products.
(See our story on Eosera and their pitch competition.)
No. 4,628
Whitley Penn
Business: Financial services firm.
No. 4,744
G.L. Hunt Foundation Repair
Business: Foundation repair services.
No. 4,822
SD Bullion
Business: Online precious metals dealer.
Bob Francis is business editor for the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at bob.francis@fortworthreport.org.
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