The Health and Wellness Personal Care Market

Massage, facials and waxing, is a booming industry that provides consumers with healthy bodies and healthy skin.

It’s no wonder that over 32 million active spa-goers made 138 million spa visits last year generating some $12.8 billion in massage services alone. Add to that a focus on facials and waxing and you can see why Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa model is poised to see explosive growth the next few years.

Hand and Stone starts with a simple premise: bring top quality spa services – therapeutic massage-facials – and waxing to the middle market at a price that is 40% less than traditional day spas and with hours and locations that are more convenient.

An Energized Growing Market

Hand and Stone franchisees are capitalizing on the growing demand for massage, facials and waxing services all under one roof.

  • Consumers spent over $12.8 Billion in 2008 on massage alone
  • The skin care industry achieved $18.7 Billion in revenue in 2007 and is projected to grow 40% by 2012
  • Waxing & hair removal estimated to be $617 million in 2008
  • 85% of consumers believe massage is beneficial to health & wellness
  • Fastest growing Segment in Health & Wellness Industry
  • 32 million active spa-goers with 138 million visits in 2007


This ready market presents a brilliant opportunity for entrepreneurs - people like you - who can accommodate the increasing demand by consumers for the marvelous effects of massage!

We invite you to explore this wonderful Franchise opportunity that Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa has to offer.

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1 - Teri Finneman "Massage Industry booms in northwest MN" The Forum of Fargo May 10, 2005 Business news; State and Regional
2 - American Massage Therapy Assoc. 2005 consumer survey conducted August 11-14 2005