Bare International Recognized in Three Washington Business Journal Rankings

FAIRFAX, VA, UNITED STATES, October 30, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- BARE International, a global leader in customer experience research, has earned three notable recognitions from the Washington Business Journal in 2026. The company ranked #35 among the 75 Fastest Growing Companies in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region, #25 on the Women-Owned Businesses list, and #223 on the Private Companies list. These recognitions highlight BARE International's continued business growth, established regional presence, and longstanding commitment to helping organizations improve customer experiences worldwide.

The company's inclusion on the Private Companies list appeared in the September 11 issue, followed by its Women-Owned Businesses ranking in the October 9 issue. The company's #35 placement among the region's fastest-growing businesses was celebrated at the 2026 Fastest Growing Companies Awards Gala, where President Jason Bare and Global Business Development Director Michele Jowdy represented the organization. The recognitions underscore BARE International's ability to maintain its established presence while continuing to evolve in a competitive and changing marketplace.

Jason Bare, President of BARE International, expressed his satisfaction with the recognitions.

The recognitions reflect several important aspects of BARE International's business. BARE International, founded in 1987, is a global customer experience research and market intelligence company that helps organizations measure, improve, and transform the customer journey. Through mystery shopping, audits, customer experience measurement, compliance programs, market research, and advanced analytics, BARE delivers actionable insights that enable businesses to strengthen customer loyalty and improve operational performance. Operating across more than 185 countries, BARE partners with organizations in retail, automotive, hospitality, financial services, healthcare, restaurants, and numerous other industries to drive meaningful business outcomes.

For four decades, BARE International has partnered with organizations across industries globally and locally, to deliver actionable insights that strengthen customer experiences, improve operational consistency, and support informed business decisions. What began as a family-owned business has evolved into a global research organization serving clients across more than 185 countries. The company's 2026 Washington Business Journal recognitions reflect the following important aspects of its business:

- #35 | 75 Fastest Growing Companies: Recognizes BARE International among the Washington metropolitan area's fastest-growing businesses. - #25 | Women-Owned Businesses: Highlights the company's position among prominent women-owned businesses in the region, as published October 9, 2026. - #223 | Private Companies: Recognizes BARE International's standing among the region's private businesses, as published September 11, 2026.

While each distinction measures a different aspect of business performance, collectively they underscore BARE International's ability to maintain its established presence while continuing to evolve in a competitive and changing marketplace. The recognitions were featured across multiple Washington Business Journal publications and events throughout September and October 2026. BARE International's inclusion on the Private Companies list appeared in the September 11 issue, followed by its Women-Owned Businesses ranking in the October 9 issue. The company's #35 placement among the region's fastest-growing businesses was celebrated at the 2026 Fastest Growing Companies Awards Gala, where President Jason Bare and Global Business Development Director Michele Jowdy represented the organization.

Beyond celebrating the company's ranking, the event provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on business development, leadership, and the opportunities shaping the regional business community.

For Jason Bare, the evening also offered an opportunity to reflect on the company's evolution and the importance of maintaining its core values as the organization grows.

These recognitions come as BARE International continues to advance its customer experience research capabilities, combining established methodologies with evolving technology, analytics, and reporting solutions. With a global network of more than one million evaluators and a portfolio of research services spanning mystery shopping, operational audits, customer experience measurement, and market research, BARE International remains focused on helping clients turn customer insights into measurable business improvements.