Resident Acquires BLACE to Expand Its Asset-Light Hospitality Platform

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 14, 2026--

Resident, the culinary platform known for its chef-driven experiences across New York City, today announced its acquisition of BLACE, the premier space & vendor booking platform operating in both New York City and Los Angeles. This combination positions Resident to broaden its enterprise product offering, delivering an expanded suite of hospitality-driven experiences to its clients and corporate members. Through BLACE’s portfolio of large-format venues, Resident can now offer experiences on both coasts ranging from intimate 10-person dinners to 1,000-person brand activations, galas, conferences, and fashion shows.

Brian Mommsen, the Co-founder and CEO of Resident, states, “By rethinking the way hospitality shapes corporate experiences, Resident sets a new benchmark for value across our hospitality talent, enterprise clients, and venue partners. After producing over 4,000 experiences, we have earned the confidence of our stakeholders. The addition of BLACE will deepen these relationships and unlock even more opportunities for collaboration and elevated experiences.”

Brian Mommsen will continue as CEO, while Robin Fisher, the Founder of BLACE, will serve as Resident’s Co-founder and President, bringing her vision and leadership to drive the company’s real estate and growth initiatives. Robin comments, “Companies and brands have never been so committed to building and maintaining relationships through experiential events and activations. We are thrilled to pursue this next chapter with Resident and offer access to unparalleled spaces and hospitality experiences across the U.S.” BLACE, a Resident company, will continue to support production companies and planners in their ability to book luxury real estate for their clients’ entertaining needs.

Resident plans on launching its culinary experiences in LA this year through BLACE’s curated network of venues. For more information, visit meetresident.com and blace.com.

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