Blo Blow Dry Bar Expands into New Hampshire

BEDFORD, N.H., Oct. 13, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- North America's original blow dry bar franchise, Blo Blow Dry Bar, is expanding into New Hampshire with a three-unit development agreement led by local entrepreneur Marissa Gardner. Gardner, who currently leads the brand in Bedford, Nashua, and Southern New Hampshire, is the sole operator in the state. Gardner, who has nearly two decades of beauty industry leadership, brings her experience from a master's degree in business management and her 19 years of experience in global procurement at a leading prestige beauty company in New York, where she held leadership roles across multiple brands. Gardner's relocation to New Hampshire with her family has allowed her to stay connected to the beauty industry while building her own business. Gardner chose to franchise with Blo, which is known for its proven success and established support.

Gardner plans to bring a team-first leadership philosophy to her bars, shaped in part by her background as a college soccer player. She intends to be a hands-on, positive presence for her stylists and to make sure they know about the education, training, and growth opportunities Blo offers beyond the chair.

Community involvement will be a cornerstone of Gardner's approach to business. She has already started building relationships with local organizations, including Greet Bedford and Greet Windham, and plans to partner with other small businesses to cross-refer clients. She also intends to prioritize support for local fundraisers and schools.

Blo Blow Dry Bar, founded in Canada in 2007, has grown to more than 170 locations across the U.S. and Canada, and continues to expand rapidly. The company transformed beauty norms and reinvented the salon industry when it launched the "no cuts, no color" concept: only blow outs. Blo has also evolved over time, adding makeup services, a membership program, and quality retail products to its bars. With a mission to enhance the lives of those in the community through the power of flawless blow outs and beauty services, Blo Blow Dry Bar offers perfectly styled hair and exceptional customer experiences seven days a week.