Elite List Recognizes Nation’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
LAKELAND, Fla. (Aug. 12, 2025) – Curious Jane, a national franchise marketing agency, has once again earned a spot on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America – ranking No. 1,402 for 2025, a 43-spot climb from its 2024 debut. This second consecutive recognition reflects the agency’s sustained momentum and strategic growth, driven by significant investments in media strategy and buying. From high-impact national consumer campaigns to franchise development and local store digital marketing, Curious Jane continues to strengthen its position as a leader in franchise media performance.
“We’re honored to be recognized on the Inc. 5000 for the second year in a row – it’s a testament to the incredible brands we have the privilege to support and the results-driven team who stands behind all our work,” said Lora Kellogg, CFE, president and CEO of Curious Jane. “We have built deep relationships with national brands who trust us to scale their presence in the franchise market through smart media strategy and innovative consumer marketing campaigns. Today’s celebration fuels our continued commitment to driving measurable growth for our clients and our agency.”
Within the last year, Curious Jane has continued to grow, with strategic investments in media buying, digital marketing and creative. The agency is perennially ranked among the top franchise marketing agencies by Entrepreneur magazine and won Franchise Business Review’s Franchising@WORK Gold Award for employee satisfaction in the Supplier Category for three consecutive years.
Based in Lakeland, Curious Jane works with industry-leading clients, including Kumon, FedEx, Subway, Empower Brands, Sport Clips, Plato’s Closet, Once Upon A Child, Play It Again Sports, Goodcents, Face Foundrié, Sam the Concrete Man and more. The agency provides national marketing, local marketing and franchise development services to its clients.
Founded by Kellogg more than 20 years ago, Curious Jane is a woman-owned business and among the few agencies that work with both franchisors and franchisees. Curious Jane is a full-service marketing agency that offers an extensive menu of integrated marketing services, including media strategy and buying, branding and creative, public relations and content creation, video production, SEO, lead nurturing services, CRM automation and segmentation, website design and development.
About Curious Jane
Curious Jane is The Ad Agency for Franchise Brands™.
