Cincinnati Enquirer: New in retail: Massage chain opens first location here

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa opens its first location in Cincinnati, offering a range of services at a low price point and focusing on corporate leadership and customer satisfaction.

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Cincinnati Enquirer: New in retail: Massage chain opens first location here

TL;DR

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has opened its first location in Cincinnati, offering a range of services at a low price point. The franchisees, John and Sabina Hutchinson, plan to open another location in the area within the next 9-12 months.

The health and wellness industry is booming. As it continues to grow, brands are looking for untapped markets to continue fostering growth. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is standing out from the pack and recently opened its first unit in the Cincinnati market.

"We offer a broad range of services and we offer them at a low price point," John Hutchinson, new franchisee with Hand & Stone, told the Cincinnati Enquirer. "It's amazing how many people have come in and received their first massage ever at Hand & Stone Massage."

Hand & Stone franchisees John and Sabina Hutchinson decided to open their Hand & Stone location because they wanted to help people and the great corporate leadership team. The two are now thinking about opening another storefront in the area in the next nine to 12 months depending on the success of their first store.

"It's a good business to be in," Hutchinson told the Cincinnati Enquirer. "It's a business that helps people."

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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on July 23, 2015. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.

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