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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.

The article discusses Indiana's economic outlook, but it is not specifically about franchise systems, multi-location brands, or operators.

Oklahoma's economy is not as balanced as other U.S. states, with overdependence on agriculture and petroleum, but efforts to attract new industries have achieved modest success.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Canada offers franchisees a proven business model, industry-leading support infrastructure, and access to multiple revenue streams.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa reopens its first Canadian spa in Saskatoon, providing a safe and welcoming environment for customers.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Partners with Canadian Franchisees to Streamline Approach to Franchise Growth Throughout North America

Roxanne Power, a successful franchisee of Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, has been instrumental in helping the company grow its Canadian footprint.

Kulvir Pharmaha shifts to massage therapy with Hand & Stone spa.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa franchisees Elaine McSevney and Stephanie Santi discuss their experience with the brand, citing its proven business model and scalable opportunity.

Alabama's economy has been described as being in survival mode due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with agriculture being a sector of the economy that has struggled consistently throughout the pandemic.

Aaron and Susan, two scientists who met during the cleanup of the 2003 Columbia space shuttle disaster, open a Hand & Stone Franchise in Thornton.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spas reopened across Canada, enforcing strict guidelines to ensure a clean and safe environment for clients.

Hand & Stone created a new spa customer by expanding the health-and-wellness market.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa franchisees Rob and Alicia Beers are supporting their peers through the difficult climate of COVID-19, offering guidance and best practices to help them reopen.

A former ADT corporate vice president has quit his job to open a Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa location in Matthews, North Carolina.

John Teza has been involved in the franchise industry since the late 90’s as both an operator, and more recently, as part of an institutional investment team.

Husband and wife duo Joe and Nina Pewdo have opened a Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa in Pittsburgh, PA.

Hand & Stone lobbies with industry leaders for essential business status.

Hand & Stone appoints John Teza as President and Chief Development Officer.

A multi-brand franchisee shares his experiences operating Papa John's and Hand & Stone during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Eric Danver discusses coping with Covid, with Hand & Stone closed and Papa John's seeing significant growth in sales.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa reopens 97% of its franchises, with 461 locations approved to open amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa reopens at full capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic in Utah.

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa franchisees share insights on navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and reopening processes.

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