NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blushington, the express luxury beauty franchise concept dedicated to making A-List beauty services accessible to all customers, today announced the formation of a National Advisory Board. This board will provide strategic guidance and support the company’s ambitious plan to award 130 franchises by 2028.
"We are delighted to bring together some of the most accomplished business leaders in beauty, franchising, commercial real estate, product development, and human capital solutions to provide strategic guidance and help increase the value of our business," said Natasha Cornstein, CEO of Blushington.
As Blushington looks to the future, the company remains committed to its mission of making professional beauty services accessible to everyone. By continuing to innovate and expand its offerings, Blushington aims to set a new standard in the beauty industry, creating a lasting impact that resonates with customers and franchisees alike.
Blushington National Advisory Board Members:
- Kendra Bracken Ferguson: CEO of Carmell Cosmetics (NASDAQ: CTCX), venture capitalist, and visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in beauty and consumer packaged goods. She has guided and monetized over 200 brands, collectively generating more than $100M in revenue.
- Jessica Bruner: Real estate strategist with over 20 years of experience. Founding Partner of BOND Retail Partners and former Managing Director at EDENS, where she shaped the leasing strategy for 110 properties across 15.8 million square feet.
- Joanna Meiseles: Franchising expert and iFranchise Group consultant. Founder of Turbo 26 Studio & Snip-its, the fastest-growing U.S. children's hair salon franchise. She built Snip-its to 63 franchised and 5 company-owned locations.
- Kathryn Paves (Beaton): Brand Architect + Strategic Advisor with 20+ years in the Beauty + Personal Care space. She has launched and scaled brands such as Moda Operandi, TOCCA and others to over $20M, providing C-suite support for innovative beauty startups.
- Lisa Marie Ringus: Talent Management Executive with over 20 years of experience in human capital solutions. She is the Executive Vice President of Global Client Strategy & Growth at 24 Seven Talent, leading strategic and global accounts in marketing, digital, creative, and tech.
Board Member Statements:
"It's been a real honor to work with the Blushington team. Their management team is talented, energized, and ready to take Blushington to the national stage. Having worked with the team on the franchise strategy for Blushington, and now serving on the Advisory Board, I am truly impressed and confident that Blushington will be the next franchise to watch," said Joanna Meiseles.
“It’s a pleasure to serve as an Advisory Board Member to Blushington, supporting the efforts of Natasha Cornstein and her team alongside a talented group of women leaders,” said Lisa Marie Ringus.
“I am thrilled to be supporting Stephi and Nicki in realizing their vision and to act as a support system to Natasha as she paves the way to success. It’s not every day you meet such a dynamic team of women that have created a brand, and franchise, that will soon be on everyone’s radar,” added Kathryn Paves (Beaton).
About Blushington
Founded in 2011 by sisters Stephi Cohen and Nicki Maron on the belief that people of all ages and backgrounds deserve to feel confident and beautiful, Blushington has seen tremendous success over a decade. Now, the brand is disrupting the beauty industry with its franchise model, offering blowouts, makeup, and skincare services all under one roof. Committed to inclusivity, Blushington welcomes customers of all ages, backgrounds, and hair textures.
Blushington’s franchise model offers multiple recurring revenue streams through in-store and on-demand services, designed for longevity. The brand is actively seeking franchisees who are motivated, detail-oriented, and passionate about the beauty industry. Target markets include Texas, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and California. Blushington also offers discounts for veterans and multi-unit owners. The initial investment to open a lounge ranges from $435,500 to $630,100.
For more information, visit www.blushington.com or @blushington.
