How much does a Hand and Stone franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $320,891–$864,729, including a $49,500 initial franchise fee.

Is a Hand and Stone franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Hand and Stone scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 11% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Hand and Stone franchise

Massage & Spa Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★★☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5

Investment

$320,891–$864,729

Total fees

11% of sales

Outlets

615

Closure signals

5 ceased, 4 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Hand and Stone worth it? How it compares to 33 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	11% of sales	steeper than 88% of hair, beauty & personal care franchises
Startup cost	from $320,891	about average (median $327,600)
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 71% of hair, beauty & personal care franchises
Closure rate	0.8% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	2	more litigious than 74% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

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.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

5 ceased operations in 2025; 4 non-renewals. Low termination rate relative to 600 franchised outlets.

Legal history (Item 3)

2 matters disclosed.

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Hand and Stone franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Hand and Stone franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $320,891–$864,729, including a $49,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Hand and Stone franchise owners make?: 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. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Hand and Stone franchise failure rate?: 5 ceased operations in 2025; 4 non-renewals. Low termination rate relative to 600 franchised outlets.
Is a Hand and Stone franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Hand and Stone scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 11% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 35862-202604-08 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Hand and Stone or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.