Hand & Stone

PuroClean sees 20% unit growth from existing franchise owners in 2026

PuroClean is continuing a strong year of growth with a run of franchise development milestones, including a growing share of multi-unit ownership, and a franchise system that is attracting experienced…

Eric Danver, a Franchisee of the Year, owns a network of over 75 spas through his company FGG Spa, LLC, making him Hand & Stone's biggest franchisee.

Nation’s No. 1 Spa Franchise Brings Renewed Purpose to Life Through a Refreshed Brand Identity and Major Motion Picture Partnership with Black Bear Film Spa Weekend – in theaters n

Hand & Stone is a chain of spas that provide affordable, high-quality massage, facial and hair removal services performed by licensed estheticians.

Former Subway and Pizza Hut executive Carrie Walsh takes the helm at the massage and facial spa franchise to drive brand growth and operational excellence.

Chief revenue officer Sherrill Kaplan discusses operational discipline and membership economics as the wellness franchise scales to more than 600 locations across North America.

Hand & Stone has appointed former Subway interim CEO Carrie Walsh as its new chief executive, succeeding Todd Leff who will remain as chairman of the board.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa today announced the appointment of accomplished franchise leader Carrie Walsh as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1.

The massage and facial brand is offering franchise fee reductions and royalty rebates to attract multi-unit operators in Boston, Southern California, and the Bay Area.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has announced a large-market development incentive targeting Boston, Southern California and the San Francisco Bay Area.

The massage and facial franchise is partnering with Beauty Changes Lives to launch scholarships and school programs aimed at recruiting and training new massage therapists and estheticians.

Franchisors shouldn’t assume that generational differences are just about age.

Former media professional Patrick Martone transitioned into franchise ownership with Hand & Stone following a corporate layoff.

Hand & Stone signs over half of franchise agreements with veterans in Q1 2026

In Q1 2026, Hand & Stone signed nine franchise agreements – marking the second-highest number of first-quarter signings in the past five years – and opened five new spas, expanding access to massage, facial and skincare services across the U.S.

The Multi-Unit Franchising Conference kicks off in less than three weeks.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has announced the expansion of its franchise development team with the appointment of Kristie Kalinowski as Vice President of Franchise Development, Corissa Miller…

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking.

Hand & Stone opens 13 spas and signs 12 franchise agreements in Q4 2025

The beauty and personal care market is expected to produce $677 billion in revenue in 2025, driving growth for franchise opportunities in the industry.

The holidays may be merry and bright, but they're also back-breaking.

Conveniently located at 7350 Nolensville Road, Suite 102, the new Hand & Stone Nolensville spa is making brand history as the first Hand & Stone location in the U.S.—and the first spa near Nashville—to offer side-by-side

Holbrook, NY — Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the nation’s leading massage and skincare franchise, has officially opened a record-breaking spa on Long Island at The Shops at SunVet in Holbrook, NY.