Hawaiian Experience Spa (formerly Healing Touch Spa “A Hawaiian Experience”) Begins Franchising

Hawaiian Experience Spa originally opened under the name Healing Touch Spa, “A Hawaiian Experience” in July of 2007, as a full-service organic day spa. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, the concept became an immediate success. Their goal now is to expand this concept throughout the United States with motivated and dedicated franchisees.

Hawaiian Experience Spa, as the name implies, is a Hawaiian themed day spa, and is one of the only themed spas in the United States. By offering over 70 different treatments (many of which were inspired by Hawaiian culture and heritage and were developed exclusively by the founders) in combination with organic products and high quality therapists, Hawaiian Experience Spa provides a truly unique experience to their clients.

The day spa industry, as well as, the awareness of the benefits of organic products are both increasing rapidly. Additionally, consumers have an increasing awareness about the health benefits of massage therapy, skincare treatments, and the use of organic products.

The U.S. spa industry generated an estimated $9.4 billion in gross revenue in 2006, on 111 million spa visits.

Today’s society, including the medical community, accepts the value of the massage industry.

The Hawaiian Experience Spa Franchise Program offers aid in site selection, facility development, inventory guidance, marketing programs, initial training, and ongoing support.

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A Hands-Down Winner: Hand and Stone Massage Spa Embraces America’s Love Affair with Affordable Therapeutic Massage Services

John Marco’s entrepreneurial career began when he was only seven years old with a lemonade stand in front of his home. Every kid has at least one lemonade stand, but that’s where Marco was different. When sales were brisk, he wasn’t thinking that he needed to make more lemonade; he was thinking Read more…

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Hand and Stone Massage Spa Embraces America’s Love Affair with Indulgent, Affordable and Therapeutic Massage Services John Marco’s entrepreneurial career began when he was only seven years old with a lemonade stand in front of his home. 

Marco must have scribbled some insightful notes, because 44 years later the 51-year-old Marco has embarked on another business venture with the opportunity for spectacular growth.  Marco is the founder and CEO of Hand and Stone Massage Spas, a franchised spa concept that offers convenient, affordable, top-quality massage services. Hand and Stone Massage Spas offer consumers flexible hours, low introductory pricing and low-cost membership programs with incentives for repeat business. The locations themselves augment the experience, with relaxing stone waterfalls, subdued lighting and comfortable, contemporary furnishings. Introductory prices for first-time visitors start at $39.95 for a full-body therapeutic Relaxation Massage. 

The first Hand and Stone Massage Spa opened in Toms River, NJ, in November 2004. It was followed a year later by one in Spring Lake Heights, NJ, and a third this past June in Scottsdale, AZ. By the end of the 2008, the company expects to have 100 locations under development and to be sold out of regional development opportunities nationwide. Already, six additional franchises have been awarded in Arizona, two in Northern California and one each in Tennessee, Florida and New Jersey. Marco’s goal is to have 300 to 500 locations open by 2010. 

Marco’s background is fitting, having spent 23 years as a physical therapist in private practice in Toms River, N.J. While he saw firsthand the spectacular growth of the $10-billion-a-year massage industry, he also saw that it remained fragmented and without recognizable brands. Marco recognized the market’s need for reliable, top-quality massage services at affordable prices. Indeed, massage is ripe for franchising. According to industry sources, Americans purchase more than 100 million massages each year. Two million more people received massages in 2006 than in 2005. 

The phenomenon spans all age groups: approximately 48 percent of 18 to 24-year-olds have had a massage and the use of massage among those 65 and older has tripled since 1997. In addition, a reported 14 percent of all Fortune 500 companies now offer massages as an employee benefit. The graying of America, a greater consumer willingness to indulge one’s self and increased awareness of the emotional and physical benefits of massage have all contributed to its fast-track growth. 

The estimated initial investment in a Hand and Stone Massage Spa ranges from $189,000 to $389,000, depending on location. Spas average 2,500 square feet in size and are typically located in suburban shopping centers and strip malls. Franchisees enjoy all the benefits of operating a retail business without many of the inherent hassles. 

So, while Marco’s customers find comfort today in the relaxing hands of Hand and Stone massage therapists, Marco is equally comfortable leading a fast-growing franchise. 

“My business experience and people skills helped me to be a success as a physical therapist in private practice; Leading Hands and Stone is no different. It’s a natural for me,” Marco said. “We know we can deliver the best massage experience at the best price and franchising is the best vehicle to accomplish that objective. To me, franchising is an extended family that just keeps growing.”  Full Article  Massage Spas/ Scottsdale Spas/ NJ Spa Franchise

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