Beauty & Wellness — page 9

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 wellness franchise distinguishes itself from mass-produced consumer infrared saunas by using high-grade materials and integrated chromotherapy for superior user outcomes.

A father-daughter duo expands their skincare portfolio in Brooklyn, with Ashley Shuman leading operations for the brand's boutique facial studios.

A new wellness concept backed by Gary Brecka and Sequel Brands founder Anthony Geisler is launching a science-based franchise model focused on longevity.

June 29, 2026 // Franchising.com // ILLINOIS – Phenix Salon Suites, the nation's leading salon suite franchise, continues its expansion across the Midwest with a newly signed two-unit development agreement that will bring new locations to Central Illinois.

The beauty incubator and former Amazon aggregator continues its strategic pivot into the skincare sector with the acquisition of the global anti-aging silicone patch brand.

Former Subway executive Carrie Walsh has been named CEO of the massage and facial spa franchise, succeeding interim CEO and Chairman Todd Leff.

The health restoration brand is rapidly scaling its footprint through franchising and strategic acquisitions, targeting 26 open locations by the end of the year.

Blo Blow Dry Bar expands into Arizona with new franchise.

A Costa Mesa med-spa is leveraging a high-retention membership model and low-overhead operations to scale its aesthetics practice.

MassageLuXe has been recognized by Franchise Update Media with a Franchise Innovation Award in the Most Innovative Service Introduction category at the 2026 Franchise Growth & Marketing Conference (FGMC).

The wellness franchise's new brand platform debuts as its nationwide network surpasses 240 million total services and 20 million skin care treatments.

In Manhattan, the brand notes presence in neighborhoods including the Upper East Side, Flatiron/NoMad, Tribeca, SoHo and the West Village, and in Brooklyn including Williamsburg, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo.

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.

A father-daughter team leverages backgrounds in law enforcement and nursing to operate three units of the facial and skincare franchise FACE FOUNDRIÉ in Florida.

Project LeanNation founder Tim Dougherty turned adversity into a national health movement by creating a wellness brand offering ready-to-eat meals and personalized coaching.

Frenchies Modern Nail Care enters New Mexico with two units

Nail salons are one of the last truly fragmented four-wall consumer industries left in the U.S., with no major scaled brands.

Pigtails & Crewcuts , the 85-plus unit kids salon franchise, is partnering with Ronald McDonald House Atlanta to support families with children undergoing intensive medical treatment in Atlanta.

A spa and taproom concept invited craft breweries to partner in a new wave of experiential wellness.

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

California remains one of the nation's largest wellness and aesthetics markets, with consumers increasingly investing in preventative health, longevity and personalized wellness solutions.

Blushington and Fazit teamed up for a World Cup-inspired beauty promotion.

Kiuda Group has acquired logistics firm CGETC to form KORA Group, a platform designed to provide infrastructure and regulatory support for Korean beauty brands entering the U.S. market.