NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Hand & Stone Announces Grand Opening of New Spa in Citrus Park FL
July 2024
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the nation’s leading luxury massage and facial spa franchise, announced today the upcoming opening of its newest franchised spa in Citrus Park. Located at 12865 Citrus Plaza Drive, the new spa is owned and operated by Hand & Stone’s largest franchisee, Eric Danver, who continues to build his portfolio with the leading luxury massage and facial franchise with nearly 60 locations under his ownership. The Citrus Park spa marks the brand’s 82nd location in the Sunshine State, a market with a growing demand for high-quality wellness services.​
The Hand and Stone Massage Franchise Who Has Build a $80m/Year Empire
February 2024
Eric Danver is the man who’s owned 100+ franchise locations over the course of his impressive career, including 58 Hand and Stone locations and 53 Philadelphia-based Papa John’s. He chats with the Wolf about his storied franchise career and the new challenges and opportunities the business presents in an ever-changing landscape.
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Hand & Stone Announces Grand Opening of New Spa in Palmetto Bay
January 2024
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the nation's leading luxury massage and facial spa franchise, announced today the opening of its newest franchised location in Palmetto Bay. Located at 14983 S Dixie Hwy, the new Hand & Stone Palmetto Bay spa marks the brand's 81st location in Florida and is owned and operated by Eric Danver. Danver is Hand & Stone's largest franchisee, owning 58 locations throughout several states.
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Servant Leader: Eric Danver is the 2023 Mega Growth MVP
August 2023
Eric Danver brings nearly 30 years of franchise experience to his job as CEO of FGG Spa. With 48 Hand & Stone Massage and Facial spas in operation and a goal to hit 100, he begins with a basic tenet: The Golden Rule.
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Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine Names 2023 MVP Winners
May 17 2023
Some of the top multi-unit franchisees in the country were recently honored at the Multi-Unit Franchising Conference in Las Vegas with the prestigious Most Valuable Performer (MVP) Awards.
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Hand & Stone Accelerates Nationwide Expansion Fueled by Ongoing Growth of Existing Franchisees
April 4 2022
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the nation’s leading luxury massage and facial spa franchise, announced today the brand is experiencing a surge in development fueled by existing operators growing their portfolio with the brand.
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