H2O Named One of Canada’s Top Growing Companies for 2026

H2O Digital Marketing has been named to The Globe and Mail’s 2026 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. We’re proud of it, and we’re even prouder of what it reflects: franchise brands trusting us with more of their growth, year after year.

This recognition isn’t about a single big win. It’s the result of a simple bet we made early on — that franchise systems deserve a marketing partner who understands how they actually grow, from the brand level down to the individual location.

About the ranking

Canada’s Top Growing Companies is Report on Business magazine’s editorial ranking of Canadian businesses by verified three-year revenue growth. Launched in 2019, it’s now in its eighth year, and the full 2026 list appears in the October issue of the magazine.

H2O placed No. [rank] on this year’s list, with three-year revenue growth of [X]%. Because the ranking is built on verified revenue rather than nominations or votes, we see it as a clear signal that the work is landing for our clients.

Source: The Globe and Mail — Report on Business programs

What’s driving our growth

Franchise marketing has a challenge most agencies underestimate: a brand needs one consistent voice, while every location needs to win in its own neighbourhood. We built H2O around solving exactly that, pairing brand-level strategy with the local, data-driven execution that fills classes, books lessons, and drives memberships.

That focus has earned us long-term partnerships with brands like Orangetheory Fitness, Goldfish Swim School, and RJ Group. This year, we were also named Agency of Record for The Bar Method, supporting studios across the network.

Our clients stay because we treat their growth as our own. We show up as a partner, not a vendor — and we bring the tools, platforms, and performance thinking that modern franchise systems need to scale.

Thank you

To our team: this is your recognition. Our people work across provinces and time zones, and the way you show up for clients — and for each other — is what makes this growth possible.

To our clients and franchise partners: thank you for trusting us with your brands, your owners, and your goals. Every result on this list started as a conversation with you.

What’s next

We’re not slowing down. We’ll keep investing in our team, our technology, and the franchise expertise that sets us apart, so the brands we serve can grow faster at every location.

If you’re a franchise brand looking for a marketing partner that understands your model, we’d love to talk. Get in touch with H2O.