Inc. Magazine Names Conserva Irrigation as One of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies--the Inc. 5000

RICHMOND, Va., August 14, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Conserva Irrigation, the only national outdoor irrigation company founded on the concept of water conservation, announced today it has made Inc. magazine's list of the fastest growing companies in America. Conserva Irrigation is No. 2099 on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy's most dynamic segment?its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino's Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

Chris Grandpre, chairman and CEO of Outdoor Living Brands, parent company and franchisor of Conserva Irrigation said, "being named to this prestigious list is recognition of the hard work and strong client service provided by our dedicated Conserva Irrigation franchisees, their teams and our corporate team. We aim to stay on the Inc. list and continue our strong growth year over year as more consumers and businesses recognize the need for professional irrigation system maintenance and repair services in a water-efficient manner."

Scott Zide, president and COO of Outdoor Living Brands said that the company ended 2018 with sales of $6.7 million and is on target to double sales again this year. Zide said the company is working to have over 100 operating locations at the start of the season next year.

Not only have the companies on the 2019 Inc. 5000 (which are listed online at Inc.com, with the top 500 companies featured in the September issue of Inc., available on newsstands August 20) been very competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists. The 2019 Inc. 5000 achieved an astounding three-year average growth of 454 percent, and a median rate of 157 percent. The Inc. 5000's aggregate revenue was $237.7 billion in 2018, accounting for 1,216,308 jobs over the past three years.

At No. 2099, Conserva has seen considerable growth year over year. The water conscious national irrigation company has seen a 191% increase in revenue since 2016 and is now operating in more than 83 territories across the United States.

ABOUT CONSERVA IRRIGATION:
Founded on the principle of water conservation in 2010, Conserva Irrigation employs a 12-point sprinkler system inspection designed to identify irrigation inefficiencies and eliminate water waste. With 83 territories across the country and growing, Conserva Irrigation is helping home and business owners reduce water consumption through the use of Toro water-saving products. As a part of the multi-unit franchisor, Outdoor Living Brands, Conserva Irrigation's sister brands include Archadeck Outdoor Living, Outdoor Lighting Persepctives, and Renew Crew.

Entrepreneur magazine ranks Conserva Irrigation among the Franchise 500 Top New Franchises. Conserva's news and accolades have been featured in the pages of Turf Magazine, Landscape Management, Total Landscape Care, Irrigation & Green Industry Magazine, and Franchise Times. Additional information can be found at http://www.conservairrigation.com.

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000:

Methodology
The 2019 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2015 and 2018. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2015. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent?not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies?as of December 31, 2018. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2015 is $100,000; the minimum for 2018 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.'s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.

About Inc. Media
Founded in 1979 and acquired in 2005 by Mansueto Ventures, Inc. is the only major brand dedicated exclusively to owners and managers of growing private companies, with the aim to deliver real solutions for today's innovative company builders. Inc. took home the National Magazine Award for General Excellence in both 2014 and 2012. The total monthly audience reach for the brand has been growing significantly, from 2,000,000 in 2010 to more than 20,000,000 today. For more information, visit http://www.inc.com.

The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates the remarkable achievements of these companies. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions.

For more information on Inc. and the Inc. 5000 Conference, visit http://conference.inc.com/.

SOURCE Conserva Irrigation