FACE FOUNDRIÉ Set to Enter Seattle with Three New Locations

December 18, 2025 // Franchising.com // MINNEAPOLIS, MN. – FACE FOUNDRIÉ has signed a three-unit deal that will bring the brand to Seattle for the first time. The deal is led by sisters Amani Gomez and Mona Askalani and their husbands, Alex Gomez and Faisal Khan, who will serve as the brand’s area developers for the region.

Together, the family brings a wealth of experience across the franchising and spa industries:

• Amani Gomez – a marketing leader with an MBA and deep retail expertise through roles at General Mills, Best Buy, and Kimberly-Clark. She and her husband are also seasoned multi-unit franchisees as the owners of three Just Poke restaurants and two The Learning Experience centers in Seattle.
• Alex Gomez – an international sales executive with a long career in the global spa-equipment industry, where he witnessed firsthand the explosive growth of beauty and wellness concepts.
• Mona Askalani – a 25-year veteran of advertising, marketing, and franchising, with a focus in the beauty, CPG, and hospitality industries. She previously spent eight years at Regis Corporation supporting major franchises and salon brands.
• Faisal Khan – a technology consultant and program manager who has overseen major software implementations, including consulting work for Regis.

“Each business Alex and I invest in is rooted in caring for people,” said Amani. “Healthy food, trusted childcare, and now accessible skincare all serve that purpose. Coupled with Mona and Faisal’s backgrounds in the spa industry, FACE FOUNDRIÉ is exactly the right concept for us to introduce to Seattle.”

After 15 years in the region, Amani and Alex have watched the city evolve as major employers like Microsoft and Google draw young professionals with both disposable income and an interest in self-care, as well as busy parents looking for efficient, trustworthy wellness options. While Seattle is home to several beauty and spa concepts, the family believes FACE FOUNDRIÉ will fill a gap for a facial-driven experience perfectly tailored to the city’s fast-paced, wellness driven community.

“In this virtual meeting era, your face and skin are now more important than ever as you engage with the world from your computer screen,” said Mona. “FACE FOUNDRIÉ brings both accessible and affordable skincare options. Our estheticians don’t just perform treatments; they invest in clients, following each person’s journey, celebrating progress, and helping to restore confidence.”

“We’re thrilled to welcome this powerhouse family to the FACE FOUNDRIÉ system,” said Michele Henry, Founder and CEO of FACE FOUNDRIÉ. “Amani, Alex, Mona and Faisal bring exceptional leadership, a shared passion for community, and deep operational experience in the spa industry. Their commitment to our mission, coupled with their backgrounds, makes them the perfect partners to introduce FACE FOUNDRIÉ to Seattle.”

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