How much does a Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa 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 & Stone Massage and Facial Spa franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa scores C 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 & Stone Massage and Facial Spa franchise

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

CDisclosure honesty

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

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$320,891–$864,729

Total fees

11% of sales

Outlets

615

Closure signals

5 ceased, 4 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa worth it? How it compares to 39 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	11% of sales	steeper than 87% of hair, beauty & personal care franchises
Startup cost	from $320,891	about average (median $327,600)
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.8% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	2	more litigious than 70% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Gross sales by quartile for 570 franchises and 15 corporate spas (2025). Top quartile avg $2.3M; bottom $627K. Expenses detailed for 134 franchises only. 436 excluded for non-reporting.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

5 ceased operations (2025); low terminations suggest retention; 33 transfers indicate market activity.

Legal history (Item 3)

2 matters disclosed.

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Franchisor's framing: Gross sales by quartile for 570 franchises and 15 corporate spas (2025). Top quartile avg $2.3M…

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Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa 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 & Stone Massage and Facial Spa franchise owners make?: Gross sales by quartile for 570 franchises and 15 corporate spas (2025). Top quartile avg $2.3M; bottom $627K. Expenses detailed for 134 franchises only. 436 excluded for non-reporting. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa franchise failure rate?: 5 ceased operations (2025); low terminations suggest retention; 33 transfers indicate market activity.
Is a Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa scores C 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: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.