TREVOSE, Pa. – January 13, 2026 – Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa (Hand & Stone) was recognized as one of the top 500 franchises in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500®, the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking. For 47 years, The Franchise 500® has been an essential resource for prospective franchisees, with placement considered a highly prestigious honor within the franchise industry.
In the 2026 Franchise 500®, Hand & Stone earned No. 1 in the massage and spa services category, and made an impressive leap in the overall Franchisee 500® ranking, jumping 76 spots from #295 in 2025 to #219 this year. This jump reflects the brand’s strong growth, financial strength and stability, operational and marketing support, and overall brand power.
Franchise 500® Ranking Highlights Excellence in Business
“For 47 years, the Franchise 500 has been the gold standard for identifying franchise excellence. This year’s ranking proves that the best brands don’t just survive changing markets; they thrive in them,” says Jason Feifer, Entrepreneur magazine’s editor in chief.
The ranking evaluates franchises based on a rigorous analysis of more than 150 data points, including costs and fees, size and growth, franchisee support, brand strength, and financial strength and stability. The franchises with the highest cumulative scores are featured in the Franchise 500®, providing prospective franchisees with a reliable roadmap to business ownership in America.
Hand & Stone: A Proven Franchise Opportunity
Hand & Stone’s top massage and spa services ranking, coupled with its significant jump in the overall Franchise 500®, underscores its strength as a franchise opportunity. The franchise’s performance demonstrates its commitment to growth and success, solidifying its reputation among the most trusted brands in the spa industry.
View the full Franchise 500® ranking at www.entrepreneur.com/franchise500. Results can also be seen in the January/February 2026 issue of Entrepreneur, available now on newsstands.
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 2026, 2023, 2021 and 2020 and was ranked No. 8 on Forbes’ Best Franchises to Buy list in the high investment category
