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The 20 consumer services firms on the 2018 Growth 500 ranking of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies grew their revenues an average of 544% between 2012 and 2017. Collectively they employed 14,873 full time-equivalent employees in 2017.
Here is the complete list of Canada’s fastest-growing consumer services companies.
1. 3RA Intercâmbio
Growth 500: 25
Growth (2012–2017): 2685%
Revenue (2017): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Vancouver, B.C.
What it does: Offers diverse support services for Latin American students furthering their education in Canada
2. Keyspire
Growth 500: 43
Growth (2012–2017): 1538%
Revenue (2017): $20–50 million
Headquarters: Cambridge, Ont.
What it does: Provides education and an online community for real estate investors
3. Beauty First
Growth 500: 65
Growth (2012–2017): 1202%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Burlington, Ont.
What it does: Offers spa and cosmetic services
4. Zoom Painting
Growth 500: 86
Growth (2012–2017): 1028%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Calgary, Alta.
What it does: Offers painting services to residential and commercial clients
5. MaxSold
Growth 500: 88
Growth (2012–2017): 1007%
Revenue (2017): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Kingston, Ont.
What it does: Hosts an online auctioning platform that specializes in helping sellers to downsize
6. Spray-Net
Growth 500: 167
Growth (2012–2017): 488%
Revenue (2017): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Boucherville, Que.
What it does: Franchises home exterior spray-painting services and manufactures paints and coatings
7. Oasis Aqualounge
Growth 500: 193
Growth (2012–2017): 385%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Operates a sex-positive spa club in Toronto
8. Home Painters Toronto
Growth 500: 205
Growth (2012–2017): 348%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Provides painting and handyman services for residential and commercial spaces
9. Summit Kids
Growth 500: 220
Growth (2012–2017): 322%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Calgary, Alta.
What it does: Operates out-of-school childcare and education programs
10. Functionalab Group
Growth 500: 242
Growth (2012–2017): 285%
Revenue (2017): $20–50 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Develops skin care products and operates cosmetic dermatology clinics
11. Scootaround
Growth 500: 271
Growth (2012–2017): 247%
Revenue (2017): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Winnipeg, Man.
What it does: Rents and repairs scooters and wheelchairs
12. Spirit of Math Schools
Growth 500: 291
Growth (2012–2017): 229%
Revenue (2017): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Operates after-school math programs for high-performing students and publishes educational materials and apps
13. The Pedalheads Group
Growth 500: 293
Growth (2012–2017): 227%
Revenue (2017): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Vancouver, B.C.
What it does: Operates bike camps, swimming lessons and other recreation programs for kids
14. Border Plumbing, Heating & Electrical
Growth 500: 371
Growth (2012–2017): 160%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Kelowna, B.C.
What it does: Provides plumbing, heating and air conditioning services
15. Kids & Company
Growth 500: 380
Growth (2012–2017): 152%
Revenue (2017): $50–100 million
Headquarters: Richmond Hill, Ont.
What it does: Runs corporate child-care centres and provides other dependent-care services
16. Student Works
Growth 500: 391
Growth (2012–2017): 147%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Markham, Ont.
What it does: Recruits and trains students to provide painting services
17. Castlemore Dental
Growth 500: 457
Growth (2012–2017): 116%
Revenue (2017): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Brampton, Ont.
What it does: Offers cosmetic, family and implant dental services
18. Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
Growth 500: 463
Growth (2012–2017): 112%
Revenue (2017): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Vancouver, B.C.
What it does: Offers private-duty home care for seniors
19. Sunwing Vacations
Growth 500: 476
Growth (2012–2017): 106%
Revenue (2017): >$1 billion
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Operates and promotes vacation tours and leases charter aircraft
20. Hometurf Lawn Care
Growth 500: 499
Growth (2012–2017): 93%
Revenue (2017): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Mississauga, Ont.
What it does: Offers residential lawn care services