{"id":25890,"date":"2025-11-06T22:39:32","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T22:39:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/handandstone.com\/franchise\/?p=25890"},"modified":"2025-11-10T22:12:37","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T22:12:37","slug":"veterans-franchise-opportunities-with-hand-stone-finding-purpose-beyond-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/handandstone.com\/franchise\/blog\/veterans-franchise-opportunities-with-hand-stone-finding-purpose-beyond-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Veteran Franchise Opportunities with Hand & Stone: Finding Purpose In Your Next Mission"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hand & Stone\u2019s franchise opportunities for Veterans<\/a> <\/strong>offer purpose, structure, and the chance to lead again in a meaningful way. Known for its strong operational systems, proven business model, and people-first culture, Hand & Stone franchise<\/strong> ownership<\/strong> has become a natural next step for veterans transitioning from military life to entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n

This Veterans Day, we\u2019re spotlighting two franchisees \u2014 Greg Billy<\/strong> and Dr. Ron Urton<\/strong> \u2014 whose stories show why so many veterans choose Hand & Stone, one of the best spa franchises <\/strong>to own<\/strong> for those driven by service and community impact.<\/p>\n

Structure, Support, and a Mission That Matters<\/h2>\n

For many veterans, franchising provides a similar sense of structure, teamwork, and purpose that is ingrained in the military. Greg Billy,<\/a> a retired U.S. Navy submarine officer, found that Hand & Stone franchise<\/strong> ownership<\/strong> mirrored the discipline and leadership principles he learned in the military.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe advantage of Hand & Stone is that it\u2019s a known business model \u2014 there\u2019s a playbook,\u201d Greg said. \u201cIt\u2019s easy to apply the principles you learn in the military on how to follow a procedure, but also how to adapt it for your local conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n

After 30 years of active duty, including serving as a commanding officer and commodore of a submarine squadron in Italy, Greg opened two spa franchise<\/strong> locations in the Pittsburgh area. His leadership experience translated naturally to building a culture of accountability, care, and growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe most rewarding part of owning a Hand & Stone franchise has been watching people grow \u2014 personally and professionally,\u201d he said. \u201cBetween our two spas, we provide great wellness services to our communities.”<\/p>\n