
2022 Franchise Innovation Awards: Celebrating franchising's most innovative brands
Franchise Update Media recognizes the most innovative brands in franchising through the annual Franchise Innovation Awards.
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.

Franchise Update Media recognizes the most innovative brands in franchising through the annual Franchise Innovation Awards.

MVP Toya Evans was recognized for her contributions to the franchise industry, including her work with Tropical Smoothie Cafe and Hand & Stone Massage.
Franchise Update Media announced the winners of the 4th annual Franchise Innovation Awards in 22 categories.
Franchise Update Media announces the finalists for the 2022 Franchise Innovation Awards, recognizing excellence in franchise marketing and operations.

A husband-and-wife team, Kaleb and Patricia Warnock, have signed a development deal to bring Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa to the El Paso market.

Hand & Stone, a spa and massage franchise, kicks off 2022 with new deals and expansion plans, including a new location in Myrtle Beach.

Service brands grow in the U.S. and abroad in early 2022.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa experiences a surge in development, with over 10 franchisees acquiring new spas or signing agreements to expand the brand’s footprint in key target markets.

Hand & Stone continues to experience a surge in franchise development, signing four new franchise development agreements and accelerating expansion in the Southeast.

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Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa doubles its year-over-year franchise deals, signing 59 new agreements and expanding its footprint.

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Hand & Stone signs a multi-unit franchise agreement with Kaleb and Patricia Warnock to bring the first-ever locations to El Paso, Texas.

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Franchise owners and operators discuss the importance of succession planning during the pandemic.

Five spa franchises that are popular this year, including Hand & Stone, which offers quality spa services at convenient hours for 30% less than traditional day spas.

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Tara McLain, a multi-unit franchisee of Hand & Stone, shares her experience and advice on how to succeed as a franchisee.

Franchisees should consider several factors before buying a second franchise unit, including scaling their business and managing multiple locations.

Hand and Stone Massage Spa Canada acquires Massage Experts, expanding its network in Canada and increasing massage service modalities