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Hand and Stone vs Deka Lash — which franchise is the better buy?
Side by side from the public FDDs — no franchisor spin.
| Hand and Stone | Deka Lash | |
|---|---|---|
| Disclosure honesty | B | B |
| Investment from | $320,891 | $285,900 |
| Total fees | 11% | 9% |
| Outlets | 615 | 124 |
| Lawsuits | 2 | 0 |
Hand and Stone: what their numbers say
Gross sales by quartile for 585 outlets (570 franchised, 15 corporate). Top quartile averaged $2.3M; bottom $627K. Tables show massage, facial, product, gift card sales separately. 134 franchised outlets reported expenses; 436 excluded.
Deka Lash: what their numbers say
119 franchises open 12+ months in 2024. Top third averaged $437,199; middle $262,607; bottom $142,922 revenue. 58% memberships, 4% products, 38% other services.
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