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Canada's Fastest-Growing Consumer Services Companies: 2017 PROFIT 500

PROFIT 500: Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies
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Not everyone can deliver top-notch service with a smile, but amazing customer experiences are the best way to win the battle for hearts and wallets. The consumer services businesses on the 2017 PROFIT 500 ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies have mastered the art of making people happy.

The 19 consumer services firms on this year’s ranking grew their revenues an average of 519% between 2011 and 2016. Collectively they employed 9,910 full time-equivalent employees in 2016.

Here is the complete list of Canada’s fastest-growing consumer services companies for 2017.

1. Spray-Net
PROFIT 500: No. 40
Growth (2011–2016): 1,761%
Revenue (2016): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Boucherville, Que.
What it does: Franchises home exterior spray-painting services and manufactures paints and coatings

2. Eco Paving
PROFIT 500: No. 47
Growth (2011–2016): 1,570%
Revenue (2016): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Coquitlam, B.C.
What it does: Manufactures and installs recycled rubber paving surfaces for residential and commercial clients

3. Keyspire
PROFIT 500: No. 69
Growth (2011–2016): 1,011%
Revenue (2016): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Cambridge, Ont.
What it does: Provides education and an online community for real estate investors

4. Vets To Go
PROFIT 500: No. 72
Growth (2011–2016): 986%
Revenue (2016): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Calgary, Alta.
What it does: Offers in-home veterinary services to pet owners

5. Starvox Entertainment
PROFIT 500: No. 76
Growth (2011–2016): 952%
Revenue (2016): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Produces and markets theatre shows

6. Canada Intercambio
PROFIT 500: No. 111
Growth (2011–2016): 625%
Revenue (2016): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Vancouver, B.C.
What it does: Provides support services for Mexican and Brazilian students studying in Canada

7. Summit Kids
PROFIT 500: No. 116
Growth (2011–2016): 593%
Revenue (2016): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Calgary, Alta.
What it does: Develops out-of-school childcare and education programs

8. Functionalab Group
PROFIT 500: No. 152
Growth (2011–2016): 463%
Revenue (2016): $20–50 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Develops skin care products and operates cosmetic dermatology clinics

9. Little Kickers Group
PROFIT 500: No. 183
Growth (2011–2016): 356%
Revenue (2016): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Operates educational soccer programs for kids through a franchise network

10. Spirit of Math Schools
PROFIT 500: No. 250
Growth (2011–2016): 241%
Revenue (2016): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Operates after-school math programs for high-performing students and publishes educational materials

11. Yoga Tree Studios
PROFIT 500: No. 251
Growth (2011–2016): 239%
Revenue (2016): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Offers yoga classes, workshops and teacher training at five studios in the Toronto area

12. Atlantis Programs & Pedalheads
PROFIT 500: No. 298
Growth (2011–2016): 198%
Revenue (2016): $5–10 million
Headquarters: Vancouver, B.C.
What it does: Operates bike camps, swimming lessons and other recreation programs for kids

13. Weiss-Johnson
PROFIT 500: No. 329
Growth (2011–2016): 174%
Revenue (2016): $20–50 million
Headquarters: Edmonton, Alta.
What it does: Sells and installs plumbing, HVAC, electrical and fireplace systems

14. Sunwing Travel Group
PROFIT 500: No. 351
Growth (2011–2016): 156%
Revenue (2016): >$1 billion
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Operates and promotes vacation tours and leases charter aircraft

15. Nurse Next Door Home Care Services
PROFIT 500: No. 359
Growth (2011–2016): 149%
Revenue (2016): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Vancouver, B.C.
What it does: Offers private-duty home care for seniors

16. Student Works Painting
PROFIT 500: No. 403
Growth (2011–2016): 117%
Revenue (2016): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Markham, Ont.
What it does: Recruits and trains students to provide painting services

17. The Ten Spot Beauty Bars
PROFIT 500: No. 416
Growth (2011–2016): 111%
Revenue (2016): $2–5 million
Headquarters: Toronto, Ont.
What it does: Offers nail, skin and other spa services and products through a chain of beauty bars

18. Physio Extra
PROFIT 500: No. 487
Growth (2011–2016): 81%
Revenue (2016): $10–20 million
Headquarters: Montreal, Que.
What it does: Offers physiotherapy and rehabilitation services for individuals and employees

19. CanaDream
PROFIT 500: No. 499
Growth (2011–2016): 76%
Revenue (2016): $20–50 million
Headquarters: Rocky View County, Alta.
What it does: Provides RV rentals and sales to individuals and travel industry professionals