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James Egan has opened his seventh Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa in South Florida, featuring high-tech zero gravity tables and vibro-acoustic therapy. The new location is part of Egan's expansion of the Hand & Stone brand in Florida, with over 650 locations in the US.
Fort Lauderdale, FL — The future of relaxation is arriving with Hand & Stone Fort Lauderdale. Entrepreneur James Egan is setting a new standard for rejuvenation with the opening of his seventh Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, featuring cutting-edge technology and unparalleled comfort.
Following the success of his latest Sunrise-Sawgrass franchise opening, James is further expanding the Hand & Stone footprint in Florida with a spa designed to elevate the guest experience through innovative, high-tech offerings and upgrades that will leave guests with a new level of relaxation.
Located just blocks from the new 800-room Omni Hotel and Convention Center and Port Everglades Cruise Terminals, Hand & Stone Fort Lauderdale sits in the heart of a high-traffic hub, ready to welcome locals, travelers, and cruise-goers alike to discover a new era of renewal.
This location leads the way as the first Hand & Stone spa to feature zero-gravity massage tables, built with double the foam and advanced heating for twice the ultimate comfort. The spa will also introduce an exclusive vibro-acoustic therapy add-on, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in soothing, healing sounds that deepen relaxation and recovery. Other spa offerings include:
Signature massage types: hot stone, sports, prenatal, couples, deep tissue
Advanced facials: DiamondGlow, NuFACE, LED Phototherapy
Enhancements: CBD oil, aromatherapy
Partner skincare lines: Dermalogica®, IMAGE Skincare
Behind this Hand & Stone Fort Lauderdale wellness revolution is James Egan, who transitioned from his senior operations role at a major grocery chain to a thriving entrepreneurial career with Hand & Stone. His passion for helping others discover the life-changing benefits of regular massage and skincare has fueled his expansion across Florida.
“I’ve always believed in the power of a premium massage and personalized skincare experience to truly transform someone’s wellbeing,” says Egan. “This new location takes that vision even further, pairing the trusted Hand & Stone experience with innovative elements that leave guests feeling renewed, restored and reenergized.”
Hand & Stone Fort Lauderdale is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. To celebrate the grand opening, James is proudly partnering with both the Great Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce and LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 14th at 11 a.m. – refreshments and discount coupons will be available, and all are welcome to attend. See the official invite via Eventbrite here.
Delivering accessible and personalized skincare and massage services, Hand & Stone has over 650+ locations in the US with 1000+ available trade areas to grow in. After 20 years of consecutive growth, we have an average unit volume of $1.35 million!
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on December 11, 2025. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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