{"id":25934,"date":"2025-12-15T18:43:40","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T18:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/handandstone.com\/franchise\/?p=25934"},"modified":"2026-01-27T18:23:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-27T18:23:16","slug":"wellness-comes-full-circle-longtime-hand-stone-member-puts-the-grand-in-grand-opening-with-one-of-the-brands-biggest-spas-in-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/handandstone.com\/franchise\/blog\/wellness-comes-full-circle-longtime-hand-stone-member-puts-the-grand-in-grand-opening-with-one-of-the-brands-biggest-spas-in-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellness Comes Full Circle: Longtime Hand & Stone Member Puts the Grand in Grand Opening with One of the Brand\u2019s Biggest Spas in History"},"content":{"rendered":"

Downtown Miami, FL \u2014 Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is expanding its footprint in South Florida with the opening of Hand & Stone Downtown Miami,<\/a> led by longtime member turned franchise owner, Augusto Perez.<\/strong> Situated at 300 SW 2nd Avenue<\/strong>, this highly anticipated spa opening highlights the brand\u2019s nationwide growth and showcases the strong franchise opportunities<\/strong> available for entrepreneurs seeking a proven wellness business model.<\/p>\n

Perez\u2019s journey from an eight-year Hand & Stone member to a franchisee reflects the power of the brand\u2019s reputation and loyal customer base. After a successful career in security equipment distribution, he and his wife began exploring ways to diversify their business portfolio<\/strong> and sought out a trusted, established spa franchise<\/strong> recognized for empowering owners and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Today, Perez is bringing his passion for wellness, relaxation, and self-care to the heart of Miami.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter years as a Hand & Stone member, I knew this brand was unlike any other spa experience out there,\u201d said Augusto Perez<\/strong>. \u201cFrom the quality of the services to the genuine care from every team member, it was clear that Hand & Stone stood out. When the opportunity came to open my own franchise, there was no question that this was the right path.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Partnering with Spa Operations Manager Diana Elliott<\/strong>, Perez is building a top-tier team to support the nearly 4,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art spa<\/strong>, which includes 10 treatment rooms<\/strong>, making Hand & Stone Downtown Miami one of the biggest locations in the company\u2019s history. This flagship Miami spa is set to elevate wellness standards across the region.<\/p>\n

Guests will enjoy a full range of professional massage and skincare services, including:<\/p>\n