FACE FOUNDRIÉ Builds on Record Chicago Momentum with Two New Locations

Woman-owned skincare brand marks five years in Chicago with continued local growth

MINNEAPOLIS, MN. // FranchisePR.com // June 3, 2026 — FACE FOUNDRIÉ, the nation’s fastest-growing woman-owned facial bar redefining the skincare industry, is continuing its rapid Chicagoland expansion with plans to open new locations in River North and La Grange in 2026. The announcement follows the May opening of its Lakeview studio, which became the strongest opening in the brand’s Chicago history. The membership-based facial bar has scaled to six open locations across Chicagoland in Bucktown, West Loop, Naperville, Lincoln Park, Highland Park and Lakeview.

The growth has been led by franchise owner Nicole Delahanty, a former finance executive who became FACE FOUNDRIÉ’s first franchisee after a 25-year career in risk management and investment consulting. Delahanty opened the Bucktown location during the pandemic in 2021 and has since grown the Chicagoland market into one of the brand’s top-performing multi-unit systems, now serving more than 2,500 active members across the region. In addition to the eight Chicagoland locations currently open or in development, Delahanty holds rights to develop seven additional locations across the greater Chicago market.

“Our Lakeview opening confirmed what we already believed: Chicago wants consistent, results-driven skincare without the spa-day price tag,” said Delahanty. “La Grange is a natural extension of the loyalty we’ve built in Naperville, and River North has been on our radar for a long time. We finally found the right location in one of the city’s strongest beauty and wellness corridors.”

Much of the market’s momentum has come through client referrals and long-term retention, supported by exceptionally strong staff retention across Chicagoland. Clients are able to build ongoing relationships with the same estheticians over time, creating continuity of care and more personalized and effective skincare results. At the same time, the brand’s growing multi-unit footprint has allowed FACE FOUNDRIÉ to continue evolving its treatments and operations while preserving affordability.

“Maintaining an accessible price point over five years hasn’t been accidental; it’s been engineered,” continued Delahanty. “Labor, benefits and real estate costs are all climbing, and scale is what allows us to absorb that pressure while continuing to reinvest into our protocols, teams and client experience. We’ve sharpened the menu, improved the results for our clients and protected the price. That discipline is what’s driving our growth.”

The expansion also comes as FACE FOUNDRIÉ approaches a major local milestone. August 1 will mark five years since the Bucktown studio opened as the brand’s Chicago debut. Opening during the uncertainty of COVID helped shape the resilient, community-focused culture that continues to drive the business today.

Beyond physical expansion, FACE FOUNDRIÉ Chicagoland is increasing its community presence this year through partnerships with events including Naperville’s Thrivefest and Chicago’s Faces of Fitness. At both events, licensed estheticians will provide personalized skin analysis using the brand’s in-clinic skin scanner technology alongside educational guidance and product recommendations designed to help consumers better understand their skin and treatment needs.

“Nicole and her team have built one of the strongest markets in our system because they understand how to combine operational excellence with authentic client relationships,” said Michele Henry, Founder and CEO of FACE FOUNDRIÉ. “What they’ve created in Chicagoland reflects where the industry is headed: high-quality skincare that feels consistent, approachable and easily integrated into people’s lives.”

FACE FOUNDRIÉ was founded in 2019 by Michele Henry after she struggled to find skincare treatments that addressed the changes in her skin caused by motherhood, aging, and life’s demands. The brand is currently seeking growth-minded single and multi-unit owner-operators to join its nationwide expansion. While skincare experience is not required, transferable business skills and entrepreneurial experience are preferred.

Additional franchise opportunities remain available throughout suburban Chicagoland, including Gurnee, Algonquin, Geneva, St. Charles, Aurora, Plainfield, Frankfort and Orland Park.

For more information about franchise opportunities, visit https://facefoundrie.com/franchise/.

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About FACE FOUNDRIÉ

FACE FOUNDRIÉ is a Minnesota-based franchise concept founded by CEO Michele Henry in 2019. The focused facial bar specializes in all things face, providing facials, brows, lashes and skincare that are accessible, affordable and approachable to all. FACE FOUNDRIÉ currently has 79 stores open across 24 states. For more information on FACE FOUNDRIÉ, visit https://facefoundrie.com/ or follow @facefoundrie on Instagram.

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