Why Food Franchisees Are Diversifying Their Portfolios with Health & Wellness Brands
In the dynamic world of franchising, diversification is key to resilience and growth. Food franchisees can significantly benefit from expanding their portfolios into the health and wellness sector, with brands like Hand & Stone offering a compelling opportunity, leveraging the growing demand for wellness services. Meeting the Rising Demand for Wellness Services Modern consumers are […]
Hand & Stone Deepens Ontario Presence, Opens Spa Doors in Guelph
Local Family Brings High-end Wellness Services to their Community, Shares Plans of Opening Additional Locations of Premier Massage and Facial Spa Brand GUELPH, Ontario (November 18, 2023) — Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, leading premium massage and facial spa franchise, announced its newest franchised location in Guelph opened on November 8. Located at […]
Unlocking the Path to Success: Franchising in Canada
Franchising has emerged as a powerful economic model that fosters entrepreneurship, expands businesses, and enhances consumer access to products and services. In Canada, this business approach has witnessed remarkable growth and success, attracting both aspiring entrepreneurs and established companies seeking to expand their footprint. The Canadian Franchise Landscape: Franchising in Canada has evolved into a […]
Hand & Stone Continues Growth in Alberta, Opens Doors to Calgary Spa
10 Pieces of Advice Before Opening a Hand & Stone Franchise, from Hand & Stone’s Director of Fran Dev Sarah Moudry Be open-minded– You are learning a new industry & business model. You aren’t supposed to know everything on day one. Listen and follow instructions as much as possible, knowing the puzzle eventually will come together. Expectations […]
Hand & Stone Celebrates Grand Opening of New Sherwood Park Spa and First Location In Alberta
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, North America’s leading luxury massage and facial spa franchise, announced today the opening of its newest franchised location in Sherwood Park. Located at 301 Wye Road, the new Hand & Stone spa is owned and operated by experienced local businessmen Gunjan Vyas and Viral Patel. With the opening […]
Canada Esthetic Showcase
Our Esthetic Showcases are regional events to show our appreciation to our amazing estheticians, educate them to continue their professional development and uplift and motivate them to always provide the most exceptional customer experiences. At Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, we value consistent training & education to always level up in our craft.
Hand & Stone Celebrates National Wellness Month
August is National Wellness Month! As a company that focuses on health and self-care, Hand & Stone knows the importance of having a daily routine that puts your physical and mental wellness first. And while we believe that every day should focus on wellness, August can be a time where you can reflect on your […]
Meet Hand & Stone Canada – Marlow Metcalf
My Hand & Stone journey began in 2015 when I interviewed with multi-unit owner extraordinaires Mike & Kathy Hendershott for a Spa Manager position in the Chicagoland area. So impressed with their organization and them as owners, I did further research on the company and found the Field Operations Manager position. This was going to […]
7 Questions with Hand & Stone Canada’s Director of Recruiting and Training
One of the many ways Hand & Stone supports their franchise owners is to assist them in the recruitment process. Our Director of Recruiting and Training, Elizabeth Gibb, is there every step of the way to educate our franchisees to be able to hand-pick top-tier talent for their spas. A little background about Elizabeth, she […]
Backed by Nearly 60 Years of Collective Brand Experience, Hand & Stone’s Female Franchise Executives Are Helping Women Realize Their Dreams of Business Ownership
Since its founding in 2004, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the 500-plus-unit massage and facial spa franchise, has prioritized the empowerment of female entrepreneurs through successful franchise ownership. To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8th, as well as Women’s History Month throughout all of March, several members of the Hand & Stone leadership […]
