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title: "Former Retail Executive Opens Seventh Hand & Stone in South Florida, Featuring High-Tech Zero Gravity Tables and Vibro-Acoustic Therapy"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/c4f2c222-a9a6-49a7-bf55-5afa83cfff0c
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20251211_former_retail_executive_opens_seventh_hand__stone_in_south_florida_featurin.html
category: "Spa & massage"
industry: "Beauty & Wellness"
segment: "Spa & massage"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit","Technology"]
published: 2025-12-11T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:30.321Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/handandstonemassages.jpg
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# Former Retail Executive Opens Seventh Hand & Stone in South Florida, Featuring High-Tech Zero Gravity Tables and Vibro-Acoustic Therapy

**TL;DR:** 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.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-12-11. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20251211_former_retail_executive_opens_seventh_hand__stone_in_south_florida_featurin.html).*

## Story

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!

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise growth (topic)
- Beauty & Wellness (sector)
- wellness industry (topic)
- Hand & Stone (company)
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida (location)
- James Egan (person)
- Omni Hotel and Convention Center (company)
- Port Everglades Cruise Terminals (location)
- Great Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce (regulator)
- LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce (regulator)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20251211_former_retail_executive_opens_seventh_hand__stone_in_south_florida_featurin.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/c4f2c222-a9a6-49a7-bf55-5afa83cfff0c).