A Stress-Free Spa Franchise Opportunity 

Since 2004, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has been delivering affordable luxury experiences that include relaxing and rejuvenating massages, skincare facials, spa services, and more. We believe that self-care services shouldn’t be viewed as only a luxury for a few and are on a mission to make them accessible to all. We offer a wide variety of deluxe services at prices that are on average 30% lower than traditional day spas. 

Hand & Stone began franchising in 2006 and has since expanded to over 500 locations throughout the United States and Canada. We have brought premium-quality services to the mass market and helped fuel the explosive growth of an entire industry. Consumers are becoming more aware of the importance of health and wellness regimens and we are capitalizing on this increasing interest. Our spa franchise is currently looking for driven individuals to help us bring our deluxe experiences into new markets across the country and beyond.

OUR BUSINESS MODEL

Affordable Luxury at the Middle Market

When deciding to purchase a franchise, prospective owners want to understand all that a business has to offer them. Why should you choose our franchise over others? Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa offers more than our industry competitors. We start with a simple premise: bring top-quality spa services, including therapeutic massage, facials, and hair removal to the middle market at prices that are 30% less than traditional day spas and with hours and locations that are more convenient.

Our unique membership model allows for predictable and recurring cash flow. Clients are able to experience a massage or facial each month at discounted pricing and are eligible for discounts on other products and services. Customers enjoy savings and owners can count on a predictable and recurring cash flow. 

In addition to our recurring revenue model, we also offer four other streams of revenue:

The Role of the Franchisee

Our owners are HANDS-ON, but they typically concentrate on the big-picture items like marketing and advertising, finance and managing the manager. It isn’t typical for an owner to work behind the counter in our business, as our investment draws a sophisticated investor. Hand & Stone Franchisees work this business full-time, so while they’re not behind the counter, they are fully immersed in the daily functions of the business. A typical day in the life of an H&S Franchisee consists of managing the manager, trouble-shooting personnel issues, grass roots marketing, making changes to the schedule, handling finances and setting up promotional events. Most owners employ a full-time manager and an assistant manager, so they are concentrating on the big picture items. The most important segment of our business is customer service, so honing the skills of the management team and making sure they are implementing those skills-sets are essential. 

Our ideal candidate has worked in the corporate world and has had a successful career. They are at a stage in their life where they are “wanting more” and trying to control their own destiny. They are tired of transitioning and afraid of whom the company will sell to next. They are multi-task oriented and have good management and people skills. The owners at H&S need to have great communication skills. This is a people business, so writing, typing, navigating their way around multiple software solutions is important. Financially, they have done well and experienced a strong income level, have saved well and have no issues taking a risk when getting into a business they can own and manage. They follow a plan and a specific business model, and they are typically married, with children.

When considering Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, it’s important to note that no experience in the spa or massage industry is required. Our proven model, comprehensive training, and your staff of licensed professionals allow you, the franchise owner, the ability to focus on the four main objectives to grow your first Hand & Stone while laying the groundwork for future openings.

As a Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa franchise owner, you will:

• Manage and motivate your team
• Recruit staff and be the face of your franchise
• Be responsible for all aspects of financial management
• Market and advertise in tandem with our professional in-house agency

Market Availability 

While Hand & Stone is a mature concept franchising over 15 years, we still have close to 1000 territories available throughout the United States and Canada. 

Our model is successful in Urban or Suburban Markets. We strive for strong density in population, solid incomes and our locations have to be located in proximity to where people live. Our typical suburban market has between 60,000 – 100,000 people surrounding the spa.

TRAINING AND SUPPORT 

The Hand & Stone franchise development team will make sure you are ready to handle all of these responsibilities prior to opening day. We offer extensive pre-and post-opening support as well as comprehensive training to prepare you for everything you will face during your journey with us.

Our franchisee support includes assistance with:

• Real estate selection
• Construction and design of your spa
• Recruitment of your team
• Education and training
• Field operations
• Marketing and advertising
• Financing

We are with you every step of the way, from pre-opening to grand opening to helping you build your social media campaign and local advertising with our in-house ad agency. HSM Advertising is a full-service agency dedicated to creating, planning and executing the Marketing/Brand Strategy and Advertising for each Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa.