Hand & Stone in The Oklahoman

Hand & Stone was featured in The Oklahoman. Following RadioShack's recent bankruptcy announcement and its closing of more than 1,700 stores around the country, chains looking to expand - like massage and spa chain Hand & Stone are swooping in to buy the prime spots RadioShack's been holding. This story was picked up from the San Francisco Business Journal.

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Hand & Stone featured in San Francisco Business Journal

Hand & Stone was featured in San Francisco Business Journal. With the recent bankruptcy of RadioShack, franchises are looking to move into their real estate spaces. Hand & Stone is one of the company’s looking into the existing spaces. This move, makes health and wellness services like massage and yoga desirable to fill the holes where RadioShack was. Find out more about the potential real estate for Hand & Stone and what Hand & Stone CEO Todd Leff has to say.

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Hand & Stone in Pulse Magazine

Hand & Stone was featured in Pulse Magazine. As the massage and spa industries continue to grow in popularity, more men are looking for options for facials. While some treatments are designed for both sexes, there are a number of different spa experiences designed specifically for either women or men. Jack Bachinsky, Vice President of Advertising & Marketing for Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, discussed these differences with Pulse Magazine, the publication produced by the International Spa Association.

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Hand & Stone in the San Antonio Business Journal

Hand & Stone was featured in the San Antonio Business Journal. As real estate opens up for retailers in light of RadioShack’s recent bankruptcy filing, brands such as Hand & Stone have begun looking into the brand’s vacant sites for potential development. Now, based on RadioShack’s reputation for selecting ideal real estate, Hand & Stone is actively looking into the closed locations to grow the brand’s presence in San Antonio.

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Hand & Stone Featured in the Marin Scope

Hand and Stone was recently featured in the Marin Scope.

On February 17, the San Rafael City Council voted to extend a 45-day moratorium on new massage parlors in the city until the end of 2015. Luckily, Scott Walker, owner of the city's new Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa that opened March 22, was not affected by the decision in any way because he already had his operator permit and business license. 

Walker admits that this is an unfortunate situation for the affected businesses and is worried that the new ordinance may harm spas' credibility. 

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Hand & Stone Featured in Baltimore Business Journal

Hand & Stone was featured in the Baltimore Business Journal. 

As real estate opens up for retailers in light of RadioShack’s recent bankruptcy filing, brands such as Hand & Stone have begun looking into the brand’s vacant sites for potential development. Now, based on RadioShack’s reputation for selecting ideal real estate, Hand & Stone is actively looking into the locations to continue to grow the brand’s presence in the Baltimore region.

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Hand & Stone on Entrepreneur.com

Hand & Stone was featured on Entrepreneur.com.  The article titled "Running a ‘Toddler’ and ‘Infant’ Massage Franchise," features Debbie and Mike Gulledge’s two Hand & Stone locations. The article looks at how they have navigated business ownership while expanding. The couple discusses how they received the right tools from corporate for a successful business model that also has an upscale feel and reasonable price point. As a Veteran, Debbie also received a discount off the franchise fee, making the brand even more enticing.

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Hand & Stone in the Wichita Business Journal

Hand & Stone was featured in the Wichita Business Journal. RadioShack announced late last week that they have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and as a result, as many as 1,784 locations will be closing. There are currently several locations across the state of Kansas, and locations will be closing in greater Wichita, including 4 in Wichita proper as well as a few in nearby communities including Newton. This has created a real estate feeding frenzy among growing companies looking to take over these highly coveted locations.

Kris Smith discussed how the newly available real estate may benefit the Hand & Stone brand with its expansion plans in the market, and how he has already begun conversations with local real-estate brokers.

You can read the full article here. 

Hand & Stone in The Connection Newspapers

Hand & Stone was featured in The Connection Newspapers. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is rapidly expanding across the state of Virginia, specifically in Fairfax County. Eric and Darielle Danver, a father-daughter duo recently opened their second location in the area in the South Lakes Village Shopping center in Reston on Feb 1. The pair is committed to bringing a five-star spa experience at an affordable price to customers.

At this new location, Darielle and Eric will be bringing another family member to join their team. Darielle’s sister, Katie Danver, 20, will be managing the Reston location and is excited to help with the family business.

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Hand & Stone in Massage Magazine

Hand & Stone was featured in Massage Magazine. The article focuses on Hand & Stone’s commitment to their Recover From Summer campaign and the installation of FaceFirst skin scanners at participating locations. 10-minute facial skin scans to help people identify and better treat areas of their skin damaged by the sun.

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Hand & Stone on Fit and Fab Living

Hand & Stone was featured on Fit and Fab Living. Winter weather can leave skin looking and feeling less than amazing during this time of year. Hand & Stone provides tips on how to keep skin looking and feeling fresh during the harsh winter weather. Being mindful of hydration, exfoliation and application when it comes to winter skincare can keep you looking and feeling your best.

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Hand & Stone on Philly.com

Hand & Stone was featured on Philly.com. As RadioShack and other big chains hit rocky waters, franchise brands are looking to fill their prime real estate space. In Philadelphia there are 29 RadioShack locations with thousands more across the country. Hand & Stone is an option to fill these large locations.

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Celebrate a New You

It’s never too late to start becoming your best self. At Hand & Stone we’re here to help you accomplish your health and wellness goals and resolutions to make 2015 your best year yet.

According to multiple studies and research adding regular massage to your 2015 regiment can have an equally positive effect on your over wellbeing—and it's one resolution you will enjoy keeping! Managing cortisol release is critical to preventing stress-related illness. It has been well documented that regular massage reduces stress which can help reduce the illnesses related to stress such as fibromyalgia and depression.

That’s why we’re here to help! Enjoying regular massage is a way to not only feel better, but to live better. For less than $2 per day, you'll enjoy your choice of a One Hour Massage or a Signature Facial each month.  In addition, Hand & Stone members can enjoy additional services throughout the month at low member rates including gift card purchases for family and friends.

Find out more about our lifestyle program and how you can make this your best year ever here.

Hand & Stone on WBTV- CBS Charlotte

Hand & Stone was featured on WBTV – CBS Charlotte. The segment featured Martin Senell and Katie Sanders of Hand & Stone who talked more about the importance of keeping your skin hydrated, exfoliated and moisturized during the colder months. Martin talks about how more men are coming in to get facials and Katie discuss products people can use to keep their skin healthy.

Check out the full segment here.

Hand & Stone in The Connection Newspapers

Hand & Stone was featured in TheConnection Newspapers. The article focuses on the Hand & Stone opening in Chantilly, Virginia. It talks more about what services will be offered by Hand & Stone and why Darielle Danver decided to open her own location in the area.

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Hand & Stone in the Women of Washington Redskins Blog

Hand & Stone was featured in the Women ofWashington Redskins Blog. The blog talks about the new Hand & Stone opening in Reston and the types of services it will offer. The article also gives more detail about why Darielle and Eric Danver decided to open the location and also lists several other units in the state.

Read the full blog post here.