FORT MILL, SOUTH CAROLINA (November 7, 2024) — Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, the nation’s leading luxury massage and facial spa franchise, announced today the upcoming opening of its newest franchised location in Fort Mill, South Carolina. Located at 1646 HWY 160 W, the Fort Mill spa is owned by Pia and Howard Foard and marks the brand’s 14th location in South Carolina. The local owners are committed to providing a sanctuary for the Ft. Mill and York County communities where people can regularly invest in themselves through self-care. To celebrate opening their doors, the new spa is featuring a pre-opening Founding Member offer: FREE Complimentary Service Upgrade for Life upon enrollment in Hand & Stone’s Lifestyle Membership Program. This limited-time offer includes a waived enrollment fee and FREE Second Service with Membership Kickoff.
After years of being dedicated members of their local Hand & Stone, Pia and Howard Foard are thrilled to launch their own spa, marking their first venture into franchise business ownership. Pia brings more than 15 years of HR experience across the education, technology, and media sectors to the business. A proud US Army veteran, Howard brings 25 years of Business, Consulting, and Retail Operations leadership experience to round out their partnership. Together, they are eager to leverage their professional expertise, commitment to service, and passion for wellness to enrich the Fort Mill and greater York County community.
“We’re so excited to kick off our entrepreneurial journey with Hand & Stone,” said Pia Foard, owner of Hand & Stone Fort Mill. “As long-time members, we truly loved the lifestyle membership experience and knew we had to be part of this amazing brand. I’m confident that my track record in building teams and developing leaders, alongside Howard’s extensive business experience, will translate into a successful operation. Together, we look forward to creating a welcoming environment where our clients can invest in their well-being and enjoy the high-quality services Hand & Stone is known for.”
The newest Hand & Stone in Fort Mill brings high-quality professional massage services, including Swedish, Himalayan Salt, Sports, Deep Tissue, Oncology, and Prenatal massages to the York County community. Guests can also visit the new spa to enjoy Hand & Stone’s signature hot stone massage and best-in-class facial treatments tailored to each individual’s needs or skin concerns, with a wide-range of services available for women, men, and teens.
Like all Hand & Stone spas nationwide, the new Fort Mill location offers advanced skincare and spa services that incorporate new technologies at the forefront of the wellness market to enhance each guest’s overall experience. These advanced services include Diamond Glow facial, NuFACE microcurrent facial, and LED Phototherapy facial, as well as innovations such as CBD oil enhancements and partnerships with award-winning skincare lines Dermalogica®, Image, and ClarityRX. In 2025, the spa will roll out its Neveskin Cryo-Facial and Cryotoning so members can leverage the benefits of these facial and body-slimming innovative services.
All Hand & Stone services are performed by experienced licensed Estheticians and licensed Massage Therapists. The brand’s commitment to guest experience has translated to an unparalleled level of expertise at each location, supported by best-in-class training and ongoing education resources. At Hand & Stone Fort Mill, members will have access to a team of wellness experts who specialize in providing exceptional skincare and massage treatments, ensuring a tranquil, relaxing, and comfortable environment.
The Fort Mill Hand & Stone spa will be open Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information about Hand & Stone’s massage and facial services or to schedule an appointment, call 803-233-3385 or visit handandstonefortmill.com.
ABOUT HAND & STONE MASSAGE AND FACIAL SPA
Hand & Stone is a more than 600-unit massage and facial spa franchise with a mission to deliver premium spa services to the middle market in a professional, affordable, and convenient manner. Launched in 2004, Hand & Stone now has locations across 38 states and Canada. Each spa features best-in-class massage and skincare treatment. Available for women, men and teens, a wide range of services are tailored to each individual’s needs or skin concerns. Hand & Stone facial treatments are performed by licensed estheticians, using top-of-the-line products backed by science including Dermalogica, IMAGE Skincare and ClarityRx Clinical Skin Care. The fastest-growing spa franchise in the country, Hand & Stone has been named No. 1 in the spa category by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2023, 2021 and 2020 and was ranked No. 8 on Forbes’ Best Franchises to Buy list in the high investment category. For more information, visit handandstone.com/franchise.
