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title: "Ford’s Garage Included on the Inc. 5000 List for the First Time in Company History"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/900f7a2e-e200-4126-be41-6d9d66d5578b
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240820_fords_garage_included_on_the_inc_5000_list_for_the_first_time_in_company_hi.html
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
published: 2024-08-20T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:01:42.116Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/fordsgarage.jpg
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# Ford’s Garage Included on the Inc. 5000 List for the First Time in Company History

**TL;DR:** Ford's Garage has been included on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America, ranking 2,475. The company has expanded to 26 locations across six states since franchising in 2015.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-08-20. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240820_fords_garage_included_on_the_inc_5000_list_for_the_first_time_in_company_hi.html).*

## Story

“We are so honored to be included on the Inc. 5000 list among other respected brands across the country,” said Dave Ragosa, Vice President of Franchise Development at Ford’s Garage. “Our restaurant concept combination of delicious food and a fun atmosphere is resonating with franchise investors and we’re seeing impressive growth with the expansion of new locations.”

The Inc. 5000 class of 2024 represents companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly intractable hiring challenges.

“One of the greatest joys of my job is going through the Inc. 5000 list,” says Mike Hofman, who recently joined Inc. as editor-in-chief. “To see all of the intriguing and surprising ways that companies are transforming sectors, from health care and AI to apparel and pet food, is fascinating for me as a journalist and storyteller. Congratulations to this year’s honorees, as well, for growing their businesses fast despite the economic disruption we all faced over the past three years, from supply chain woes to inflation to changes in the workforce.”

Founded in 2012 and franchising since 2015, the original Ford's Garage opened in Fort Myers, Florida, less than a mile from Henry Ford's winter home. Today, as an official licensee of the Ford Motor Company, enabling them to use the company's iconic blue oval logo and other brand imagery, the 1920s garage-themed burger and craft beer restaurant franchise has expanded to include a total of 26 locations across six states. For more information, visit www.fordsgarageusa.com.

Our nostalgic dining experience transports customer to a 1920's garage. Our menu drives broad guest appeal with hand-crafted America fare. Ford's Garage is one of the hottest concepts, with licensing right from one of America's most iconic brands.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- franchise expansion (topic)
- Inc. (company)
- restaurant concept (topic)
- inc 5000 list (topic)
- fastest growing companies (topic)
- Ford Motor Company (company)
- Ford's Garage (company)
- Mike Hofman (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240820_fords_garage_included_on_the_inc_5000_list_for_the_first_time_in_company_hi.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/900f7a2e-e200-4126-be41-6d9d66d5578b).