Hand & Stone Massage Franchisee Thrives After Layoff
Former media professional Patrick Martone transitioned into franchise ownership with Hand & Stone following a corporate layoff.
· Franchise Wire· June 1, 2026
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Challenger, Gray & Christmas
Challenger, Gray & Christmas is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2025. 2 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
Layoffs Surge to Pandemic-Era Highs: Franchise Opportunity
The US saw its highest number of layoff announcements since the COVID-19 pandemic, with over 275,000 job cuts in March 2025.
· 1851 Franchise· April 3, 2025