TL;DR
ALEXIS LAUREN is targeting Chicago and its surrounding suburbs for strategic franchise expansion, seeking local partners to introduce its luxury medspa concept. The U.S. medical spa market has eclipsed $17 billion as of early 2026, presenting a significant near-term opportunity for the brand.
Chicago market expansion
With brand ethos rooted in elevated hospitality and a curated, outcome-driven approach to beauty, ALEXIS LAUREN sees strong alignment across key Chicago neighborhoods including Gold Coast, Lincoln Park, River North, Old Town, and West Loop/Fulton Market, as well as suburban communities such as Winnetka, Kenilworth, Glencoe, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Naperville, Hinsdale, Oak Park, Burr Ridge, and Western Springs.
“Illinois, and Chicago in particular, represents a market where sophistication and self-care blend in a meaningful way that aligns with ALEXIS LAUREN,” said Alexis Renda, Founder and CEO of ALEXIS LAUREN. “There’s a strong appreciation here for elevated, intentional experiences, and we see a clear opportunity to introduce a concept that prioritizes both results and the client experience.”
Medspa industry growth
ALEXIS LAUREN sees significant near-term opportunity across Chicago as the medspa industry sees growing demand in Illinois. The U.S. medical spa market is experiencing rapid expansion, with industry reports confirming it has eclipsed $17 billion as of early 2026, with this market and its emphasis on wellness, aesthetics, and high-touch service experiences makes it a natural fit for the brand’s “Beauty Collective” model.
“We’re excited to plant roots in Illinois,” said Jen Allers, Director of Franchise Development at ALEXIS LAUREN. “With a thoughtful blueprint built off of our success in Miami, we’re looking to connect with local partners who are passionate about helping members of their community prioritize self-care, and want to deliver a premium, hospitality-forward experience.”
As ALEXIS LAUREN targets Illinois, the brand is seeking franchise partners interested in building a luxury, community-centered business within the medspa category.
Comprehensive, end-to-end franchise support, including training, marketing, operations, and guidance in securing a medical director
Holistic “Beauty Collective” model, where services work together to create a seamless client experience, drive repeat business, and support scalable growth
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on June 9, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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