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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International Spa Association
International Spa Association is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2025. 2 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher.
Spa Spending Shows Early Cracks After Solid Q1; Signals for Fitness Operators
U.S. spas, often the canary in the discretionary-spend coal mine, logged modest sales gains in the first quarter, but fresh transaction data point to a budding slowdown that gym and studio owners can’t afford to ignore.
· Athletech News· May 2, 2025