Inc. Names Project LeanNation to Its 2026 List of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Northeast

An extension of the national Inc. 5000 list, the Regionals list offers a data-driven look at the independent small businesses driving growth across the Northeast economy. Companies on this year’s list demonstrate exceptional revenue expansion, resilience, and job creation during a challenging economic period.

“Being recognized by Inc. as the No. 28th fastest-growing private company in the Northeast is an incredible honor for Project LeanNation and a reflection of the momentum we’re building from our headquarters in Rochester, New York,” said Tim Dougherty, Founder & CEO of Project LeanNation.

“What makes this especially meaningful is that our growth is rooted in purpose. We’re meeting a real need in communities across the Northeast and beyond with a model that combines support, education, technology, and prepared healthy meals in a way that truly helps people transform their health. As we continue expanding our franchise blueprint, we believe Project LeanNation has enormous growth potential to become one of the most impactful nutrition brands in the country.”

Between 2022 and 2024, these 151 private companies had a median growth rate of 73 percent; by 2024, they’d also added 6,779 jobs and $2.3 billion to the region’s economy.

Complete results of the Inc. Regionals: Northeast, including company profiles and an interactive database sortable by industry and metro area, will be available beginning March 31 at:

“The honorees on this year’s Inc. Regionals list achieved exceptional growth at a time when the odds were against them. Amid inflation, supply chain disruptions, and ongoing economic uncertainty, they didn’t just persevere – they innovated, adapted, and thrived. Their resilience made them standouts in their industries and true growth engines in their regions,” said Bonny Ghosh, editorial director at Inc.

Based in Rochester, New York, Project LeanNation is a wellness brand with a focus on personalized nutrition, coaching, technology, and prepared healthy meals to help people achieve lasting results. The brand began franchising in 2022 and operates locations across multiple states.