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Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa opened its first location in Huntsville, Alabama, with franchise owner Ayesha Patel. Patel, from a family of successful franchise owners, was drawn to the brand's rapid growth and lack of presence in Alabama.
Ayesha Patel, Hand & Stone Franchise owner, is among the youngest business owners in the Huntsville area. Patel comes from a family of successful franchise owners.
Patel gained interest in opening a Hand & Stone after learning that the franchise was growing rapidly with over 400 spas across the nation but had none in Alabama. This was the perfect opportunity to join in the momentum that Hand & Stone had successfully created and give the community of Huntsville an opportunity to be pampered at an affordable, convenient price.
“Many of the concepts in our industry offer just massages, but we offer facials, hair removal, and two full skin care lines...it isn’t just about the body, it’s about skin care, it’s about a regimen - a routine - to protect yourself from the sun and honestly, i think we knocked the cover off the ball when it comes to the aesthetic side of the business,” said Patel.
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on June 18, 2019. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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