Founded to Fill an Important Need
Hand & Stone was founded by John Marco, a visionary entrepreneur with a keen eye toward the hottest trends. While operating a successful private practice as a physical therapist, John kept abreast of related industries. Of particular note was the massage industry. John observed its burgeoning growth and began his careful study.

John noted that although the industry was hot --- and getting hotter -- it was fragmented and had no recognizable brands. More importantly, he observed a serious lack of convenient and affordable massage spa services under one roof. Clearly, there was a need and a market for a place that offered reliable , top-quality massage services -- at affordable prices!

Several years later, after careful research and planning, John opened Hand & Stone Massage Spa. He chose the Hand & Stone name to immediatly communicate his company's focus, and customers responded.

It wasn't long before John realized he had a hit on his hands. Starting with a strong branding concept, marketing style and creativity, John grew Hand & Stone Massage Spa into a thriving enterprise. And now, he's offering like-minded individuals like you - the opportunity to acquire a Hand & Stone franchise.