D1 Training Earns Fourth Straight Inc. 5000 Honor as Franchise System Continues to Grow

D1 Training is growing—and the latest recognition from Inc. is another sign that the momentum behind the brand continues to build.

For the fourth consecutive year, D1 Training has earned a spot on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, ranking No. 2,057 on the 2026 list.

That’s a significant jump from D1’s No. 2,525 ranking in 2025, putting the brand nearly 500 spots higher on this year’s list.

For prospective franchise owners, it’s more than a number. It’s another indicator of the strength and momentum behind the D1 Training franchise opportunity.

“We’re incredibly proud to earn a spot on the Inc. 5000 for the fourth straight year, but what excites me most is the momentum behind the number,” said D1 Training COO Elliot Capner. “We’re continuing to grow our franchise system, open new locations and bring the D1 experience to more communities across the country. Reaching 200 locations is a major milestone, but we see it as the beginning of the next chapter for D1.”

A Growing Brand With Growing Opportunity

D1 has already opened 30 new locations in 2026 through Aug. 10, continuing the expansion of its national footprint.

And there’s another major milestone coming before the end of the year:

D1 will open its 200th location.

For a prospective franchise owner, that growth represents more than a growing number of facilities. It demonstrates the demand for D1’s approach to training and the opportunity to bring the brand to new markets and communities.

D1’s model is built around a differentiated training experience that combines performance, strength, conditioning and athletic development under one roof. The result is a brand designed to serve a broad customer base—from youth and scholastic athletes to adults and Everyday Athletes.

As the system expands, so does the opportunity for entrepreneurs who want to build a business around a proven passion: helping people become stronger, faster and more confident.

Four Straight Years of Recognition

The Inc. 5000 ranks companies according to percentage revenue growth from 2022 through 2025 and recognizes some of the fastest-growing private businesses in America.

D1’s fourth consecutive appearance on the list comes as the company continues to build on its growth across the franchise system.

D1 has now moved from No. 2,525 in 2025 to No. 2,057 in 2026, while simultaneously adding 30 new locations this year and moving closer to 200 total facilities.

Past Inc. 5000 honorees include companies such as Microsoft, Meta, Chobani, Oracle and Patagonia.

For D1, the recognition is a reflection of the collective work of its franchisees, coaches, corporate team and athletes—and a signal of where the brand is headed next.

The Next Chapter Is Just Beginning

D1’s 200th location will be an important milestone. But for the franchise system, it’s also a starting point.

With new locations continuing to open and more communities discovering the D1 training experience, the brand is positioned for continued expansion.

For entrepreneurs looking for an opportunity in the growing fitness and sports performance industry, D1 offers the chance to join a franchise system with national momentum, a differentiated brand and a clear vision for the future.

Four straight years on the Inc. 5000.
30 new locations in 2026 with more on the way.
200 locations on the horizon.

The D1 Training franchise opportunity is gaining momentum—and there’s still room to get in the game.