Army Veteran Couple Open First Hand & Stone Location in Waco, TX
Army veteran couple opens Hand & Stone in Waco, TX.
· 1851 Franchise· March 5, 2020
Company
Hand & Stone — page 11
Hand & Stone is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 331 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Eric Danver, a Franchisee of the Year, owns over 75 Hand & Stone spas through FGG Spa, LLC [[2026-09-08 Following Up With Eric Danver, a Franchisee of the Year (605c43)]] * Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has debuted a refreshed brand identity and partnered with Black Bear's film Spa Weekend as its Official Relaxation Partner [[2026-08-20 Hand & Stone Invites America to “Just Relax” with Refreshed Brand Identity (9dd6dc)]] * The estimated initial investment to begin operation of a Hand & Stone franchise ranges from $320,891 to $864,729 [[2026-08-06 Hand & Stone Franchise Cost 2026 Fees, Profit and Support for the Spa Brand (2896af)]] * Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has named Carrie Walsh as its new CEO, who plans to drive brand growth and operational excellence [[2026-07-24 Hand & Stone Franchise Names Carrie Walsh CEO (31bf70)]] * Hand & Stone is focusing on relaxation as its core brand promise, driven by a membership-based model and operational discipline [[2026-07-01 Why Hand & Stone Is Leaning Into Relaxation as the Focus, Not an Afterthought (807ad2)]] * Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is offering incentives to attract multi-unit operators in Boston, Southern California, and the Bay Area [[2026-06-19 Hand & Stone offering incentives in 3 target markets (c216f5)]] * Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has over 600 units and an average unit volume of $1.35 million [[2026-06-16 Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Launches Royalty Rebates and Reduced Franchi (9ece9b)]] Filed under Beauty & Wellness / Spa & massage.
Hand & Stone’s Flexible and People-Centric Business Model Appeals to Families and Married Franchisee Duos
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has expanded from 28 locations to over 450 in 10 years through its franchise opportunity and diversified offerings.
· 1851 Franchise· February 25, 2020
Hand & Stone Massage Franchise Looks to Double Canadian Footprint; Build Upon 30 Plus Existing Locations
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa aims to double its Canadian footprint, identifying opportunities in Vancouver and other major cities.
· 1851 Franchise· February 18, 2020
The Top 5 Reasons To Invest in Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, a 450+ spa and massage franchise, has grown immensely since its founding, offering a family-friendly and differentiated business model with strong support infrastructure.
· 1851 Franchise· February 14, 2020
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa’s Strong 2019 Growth Positions It As A Standout in the Health and Wellness Category
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has experienced strong growth, signing 55 new franchise agreements and opening 51 new locations in 2019.
· 1851 Franchise· February 14, 2020
Hand & Stone Massage Franchise Targets Key Growth Markets for Development Into 2020
Hand & Stone Massage Franchise targeted key growth markets for development, including Boston, Nashville, and Las Vegas, with over 500 locations operating across 33 states and Canada.
· 1851 Franchise· February 14, 2020
Hand & Stone Showcases Exceptional Support for Franchise Owners Allowing It to Continue to Hold Its High Ranking In The Industry
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa showcases exceptional support for franchise owners, allowing it to maintain its high ranking in the industry.
· 1851 Franchise· February 10, 2020
How Hand & Stone Has Become the Leader in the Health and Wellness Segment
Hand & Stone has 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada.
· 1851 Franchise· February 7, 2020
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Coming Ocala, Florida Thanks to Veteran and ER Physician Valerie Gironda
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· 1851 Franchise· January 30, 2020
Hand & Stone Makes Top 200 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 List
Hand & Stone ranked #151 on Entrepreneur magazine’s annual Franchise 500 list for 2020.
· 1851 Franchise· January 29, 2020
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Coming To Melt Away the Stress of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is expanding its services to Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a new location opening this fall.
· 1851 Franchise· January 15, 2020
3 Questions with Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Vice President of Development Bob McQuillan
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Vice President of Franchise Development Bob McQuillan discusses the brand's growth, citing its unique services and rapidly expanding footprint.
· 1851 Franchise· January 6, 2020
Hand and Stone Places in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2019 Franchise 500 Ranking
Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa is ranked #133 in Entrepreneur's 2019 Franchise 500 Ranking, offering luxury spa services at affordable prices.
· 1851 Franchise· January 3, 2020
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Donates Over 2,500 Backpacks Full of Food With the Help of Blessings in a Backpack
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa partners with Blessings in a Backpack to donate over 2,500 backpacks full of food to elementary school children.
· 1851 Franchise· December 5, 2019
Top 10 Beauty and Wellness Franchises To Watch in 2020
The global beauty industry is a $532 billion business and expected to advance at a 5%-to-7% compound annual growth rate to reach or exceed $800 billion by 2025.
· 1851 Franchise· November 21, 2019
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa: The History and Story Behind the Brand
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa was founded by John Marco, who drew inspiration from his physical therapy experience.
· 1851 Franchise· November 7, 2019
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Featured in Franchise Times Top 200+ List
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has been featured in Franchise Times' Top 200+ List, ranking among the largest franchise systems in the United States by global systemwide sales.
· 1851 Franchise· November 1, 2019
How Leads More Than Doubled for Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa After the Launch of Its New Franchise Development Site
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa leads more than doubled after website launch.
· 1851 Franchise· October 30, 2019
How Franchise Brands Should be Spending Their Development Budgets in 2020 According to FranNet Consultant Mark Roger
Mark Roger advises franchise brands to spend 20% of gross revenue on marketing.
· 1851 Franchise· September 19, 2019
Hand & Stone Franchisee Lauren Lega Found Fulfillment and Flexibility by Joining the Leading Massage and Facial Franchise
Lauren Lega joins Hand & Stone franchise with 2 locations.
· 1851 Franchise· September 12, 2019
The 5 Hottest Segments of the Franchise Industry To Invest In for 2020
The fitness industry is booming, with one in five Americans having a gym membership and 5 billion visits to the gym last year.
· 1851 Franchise· August 5, 2019
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Coming To Melt Away Stress of Georgetown, Texas
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa opens a new location in Georgetown, Texas, offering a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to join the franchise.
· 1851 Franchise· July 17, 2019
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Coming To Melt Away Stress of Detroit
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa expands to Detroit, opening a new location in late fall.
· 1851 Franchise· July 15, 2019
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Featured as One of Forbes’ 2019 “Best Franchises To Buy”
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa was named one of Forbes' "Best Franchises to Buy" in the high investment category.
· 1851 Franchise· July 9, 2019